Confused about what mechanic told me.
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Confused about what mechanic told me.
My post prior to this was about how my brother's 94 Z was having problems running directly after plugs/wires install. I tried regapping all the plugs, triple checked plug connections, etc. Well that didn't fix it.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371143
My brother ended up bringing the car to a mechanic for him to diagnose the problem. According to him, the fuel pressure regulator was 'burnt out' because my brother was running a low pressure fuel filter while he needed to be running a high pressure one. I don't understand how that makes sense because he bought the right model for his car? Anyway, how could a regulator burn out right after the plugs/wires? Like I mentioned in my last post; the car never acted this way so I am confused on that part as well.
The plugs/wires my brother used (and what I bought and am waiting to install) are Autolite from Autozone. The mechanic said this was a bad choice because those don't work well on GM cars and recommended AC Delcos. Anyone have input on Autolite plugs/wires?
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371143
My brother ended up bringing the car to a mechanic for him to diagnose the problem. According to him, the fuel pressure regulator was 'burnt out' because my brother was running a low pressure fuel filter while he needed to be running a high pressure one. I don't understand how that makes sense because he bought the right model for his car? Anyway, how could a regulator burn out right after the plugs/wires? Like I mentioned in my last post; the car never acted this way so I am confused on that part as well.
The plugs/wires my brother used (and what I bought and am waiting to install) are Autolite from Autozone. The mechanic said this was a bad choice because those don't work well on GM cars and recommended AC Delcos. Anyone have input on Autolite plugs/wires?
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Re: Confused about what mechanic told me.
My Autolites are better than the AC Declo's I had. AC's platinum pucks fall off easily, mine were about 1/2 gone with 10k on them. Autolite has a 5 year warranty, cost way less, have bigger platinum pieces, and King of the Hill on the box, KING OF THE HILL!
Seriously though I cant speak for the filter, cause I just went and got one for my model too, but plugs, Autolites work awesome compared to my AC's, I have about 25k on them and they look new each time I take them out. I used MSD wires and still had no problems. Good luck.
-Dustin-
Seriously though I cant speak for the filter, cause I just went and got one for my model too, but plugs, Autolites work awesome compared to my AC's, I have about 25k on them and they look new each time I take them out. I used MSD wires and still had no problems. Good luck.
-Dustin-
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I used to be NGK all the way, but I switched to Autolites and will never go back. I used AC Delco for quite some time too, but Not worth the extra money I had to pay the dealer.
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'Burn out' a pressure regulator? Fuel pump sure, it's got an electric motor to burn out. A regulator doesn't. It's mechanical and can go bad, puke, die but not burn out. Along with what Pandamonkey said, I would seriously question this mechanic's abilities and competence.
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Haha. Yea I questioned the fuel filter thing too.
The thing is, the mechanic 'by passed' the regulator on my brother's car and is running better than it was. I am still confused on how I should go about tackling this problem.
The thing is, the mechanic 'by passed' the regulator on my brother's car and is running better than it was. I am still confused on how I should go about tackling this problem.
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Re: Confused about what mechanic told me.
Originally Posted by SantaCruz163
Haha. Yea I questioned the fuel filter thing too.
The thing is, the mechanic 'by passed' the regulator on my brother's car and is running better than it was. I am still confused on how I should go about tackling this problem.
The thing is, the mechanic 'by passed' the regulator on my brother's car and is running better than it was. I am still confused on how I should go about tackling this problem.
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Ok lets not mince words..this mechanic is capital A idiot!! They are everywhere and lots can't tie their shoes.
The fuel filter is a simple thing and as long as you get one for your model it should be fine and even if it clogged all up it wouldn't take out a mechanical reg.I am not sure if regs can die and what effect it has. They mostly only drop pressure at idle I thought and give full when their is no vacuum like at wot.I also am not sure its great to have the higher pressure at idle sure gm put it in there for a reason. I would think it keeps things from getting too rich at idle. Not even sure how he could have bypassed it as its right in the rail.
I would check your system properly. Test fuel pressure idle and wot.If pressure is good its likely dirty injectors or ignition. If pressure is bad its likely fuel pump. And put in a proper regulator although highly doubt yours is bad.
The fuel filter is a simple thing and as long as you get one for your model it should be fine and even if it clogged all up it wouldn't take out a mechanical reg.I am not sure if regs can die and what effect it has. They mostly only drop pressure at idle I thought and give full when their is no vacuum like at wot.I also am not sure its great to have the higher pressure at idle sure gm put it in there for a reason. I would think it keeps things from getting too rich at idle. Not even sure how he could have bypassed it as its right in the rail.
I would check your system properly. Test fuel pressure idle and wot.If pressure is good its likely dirty injectors or ignition. If pressure is bad its likely fuel pump. And put in a proper regulator although highly doubt yours is bad.
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