1990 Ford Ranger power booster filling with gas

1990 FORD RANGER

133,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

LOKIOFASGARD

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can anyone tell me why my power brake booster is filling with gas?i've changed it twice and both times it had gas in it which i believe is degrading the membrane and ruining it. the truck has a strong oder of gas when i start it and acts flooded once started it runs o.k.it is fuel injected any help would be appreciated.

Jun 7, 2010 at 6:56 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The booster works on engine manifold vacuum, if you have a leaky fuel injector, this is how fuel will be getting into the booster, have the injectors checked.

mark (mhpautos)

Jun 7, 2010 at 6:59 AM

RASMATAZ

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Pull the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator you see gas in it the FPR is gone-replace it

Jun 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM

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