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J-Dog-III · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: Looking around for a new car

So I've kinda been looking for a new car. but every time i look i always come back to looking at more 3rd gens. I recently found this on craigslist

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/363278581.html

It's like 20 minutes from my house and i was gonna go take a look at it, but i wasn't sure if it would be worth it. If i do go down and look at it I'll deffinatley look to see if he cut an access hole or did the fuel pump replacement the right way. But im not sure how he knows that the fuel rail also went bad? can anyone give me any insight on what to look for and what i should test to make sure that the car would even be worth what he's asking?

Kage87Z · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

Don't worry about it. I ran up there and bought it.

JUUUUUUUUST kidding.

It's worth a look... but I've never heard of a "fuel rail" going "bad."

Take your codes list. Pull the codes.

Pull the dip stick, look at the oil for evidence of a blown head gasket. (Custard pudding look... also known as a variety of other substances, but none that are allowed on this board that I can think of (baby poop?)

Also, feel the oil and smell it. If it smells burnt or like a lot of gas is in it...

Have him turn it over, whether it will start or not.

Pull the plugs. Look at the color... look for oil. You don't want to see any.

Pull the air filters. Air filters say a lot about a car.

Pull the trans dip stick. Look at the fluid and smell that as well. Again, if it looks or smells burned...

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

a "bad fuel rail" probably means ether a clogged fuel filter, or bad injector wires.

Kage87Z · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject:

:werd:

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:57 pm Post subject:

Might also be worth checking the pressure regulator on the rail.

BTW, Kage, that water/oil/antifreeze mix is best known as the chocolate milkshake. I know it all to well. Embarassed

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

It sounds like he went throwing parts at the car. If you have a fuel pressure gauge, bring it. He's probably talking about the Fuel pressure regulator on the rail (I think they're on the rails on TPI atleast?)

I'd personally snatch this one up in a heartbeat, it looks very clean on the outside, and very discounted with probably a easy diagnosis, and probably easier fix.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

If it has a fuel rail it's going to be a V6.

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:48 am Post subject:

my TPI has a fuel rail... Confused

TWO in fact. what are you talking about rod?

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject:

ohhhhh.... ok.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:

wait.....don't L03 car's have a fuel rail?

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: