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Jerry Teo
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5/16/2008
13:15:38

Subject: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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Hey guys, my '92 V6 4x4 is starting to act up when the engine has run for a while. After stopping for a bit, it has a hard time starting. Mostly sputtering and really can't hold an idle. Tapping the throttle does nothing.

Leave it for a few minutes with the hood up. When it cools for 15mins or so, it starts right up and runs just fine. Vapour locking?

The Chilton manual suggest looking for clogged fuel tank vent lines. Any other places to look?

With the weather warming up, this is happening more often and is a royal pain. Also, I worry that it might crap out while driving during the summer with the AC on.

Any help would be appreciated...

Jerry

PS the truck runs really well otherwise.



ftheabus
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5/16/2008
14:56:23

RE: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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Check to make sure the gas cap vent holes aren't clogged. Seen that before.



Jerry Teo
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5/16/2008
15:29:59

RE: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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Any suggestions on how to check?

Run a piece of wire into the hole?

Jerry



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5/16/2008
20:18:12

RE: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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its a friggin 92
just spring for a new gas cap!




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5/17/2008
16:28:26

RE: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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I think that's supposed to be a closed system and shouldn't have a vented cap, unless it is suppose to let air in and not let fumes out. Then in that case I agree replace the cap and see what happens.
Good Luck
Dakota49



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5/17/2008
19:29:15

RE: 92 V6 4x4 Vapour locking?
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if the cap didnt vent to let air in guess what?
the gas wouldnt move through the lines!!!!!



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