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Default Re: Fuel pressure test

Originally Posted by ZERACER
Has anyone ever done a video or step by step for checking the fuel pressure?
I haven't seen one, but I did measure my fuel pressure on the rail. It's a pretty straightforward process for an NA engine. Remove the vanity cowl. On the passenger side of the engine, front, locate the Schrader valve. Remove the dust cap from the Schrader valve (if it has one). Screw on the fuel pressure gauge hose. I bought a fuel pressure gauge set from harbor freight which worked without any modifications. Just note that as you screw onto the Schrader valve, some gas might leak out. Same when you un-screw the hose. The rail pressure should be on the order of 60 psi. To see if it gets to 60psi, you don't need to start the engine, just turn the key to the ON position. Check if there are any leaks before you start the car (if you want to see the dynamic pressure), address the leaks first if you find any. Then start the car making sure the gauge is in a secure place such that it doesn't fall into anything, or the hose is not going to be rubbed by any belts.
Hope that helps.
-Jerry
 
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