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Post by gomango on Jul 25, 2013 20:48:53 GMT -7
So, I was on my way to work this morning when my car died in the intersection . It threw a p0129 code which is a barrow metric code that has to do with the map sensor or exhaust . I replaced the map and nothing. So I was researching more and read to check fueling. When I turn on the the key the pumps come on. I took the fuel line off the rail and guess what I find, brown gritty crap in the lines. What could it be? Looks like rusty sand. When I turn over the car with the lines off no fuel comes out. Anyone ever get this problem? Is there anyway to get this junk out .
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Car died
Jul 26, 2013 10:39:43 GMT -7
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Post by ponch79 on Jul 26, 2013 10:39:43 GMT -7
Go from the pump to the regulator and start cleaning
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Post by 440Gordy on Jul 26, 2013 17:29:58 GMT -7
Oh wow, how in the heck did that happen? I hope someone didn't put something in your tank. That would be a mess to clean out.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2013 18:00:14 GMT -7
Oh wow, how in the heck did that happen? I hope someone didn't put something in your tank. That would be a mess to clean out. That is the first thing I thought. I hope that isn't the case. I would invest in a locking gas cap for sure. Something like that would clog and ruin your fuel filter. I would try one of the Lucas fuel cleaning system. Also switch from what ever gas station you are going to. Good luck and keep us posted. Did the code disappear when ya replaced map sensor? Also see if you have a vacuum leak with some brake cleaner spray. I had the same code when I installed 90mm throttle body and stage 3 Cnc ported intake manifold. The car would surge something awful and then stall after much rougher idle. Stephen and i replaced the map sensor and all was good. |
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Post by gomango on Jul 26, 2013 18:44:38 GMT -7
Oh wow, how in the heck did that happen? I hope someone didn't put something in your tank. That would be a mess to clean out. That is the first thing I thought. I hope that isn't the case. I would invest in a locking gas cap for sure. Something like that would clog and ruin your fuel filter. I would try one of the Lucas fuel cleaning system. Also switch from what ever gas station you are going to. Good luck and keep us posted. Did the code disappear when ya replaced map sensor? Also see if you have a vacuum leak with some brake cleaner spray. I had the same code when I installed 90mm throttle body and stage 3 Cnc ported intake manifold. The car would surge something awful and then stall after much rougher idle. Stephen and i replaced the map sensor and all was good. How does the brake cleaner trick work? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2013 19:10:09 GMT -7
That is the first thing I thought. I hope that isn't the case. I would invest in a locking gas cap for sure. Something like that would clog and ruin your fuel filter. I would try one of the Lucas fuel cleaning system. Also switch from what ever gas station you are going to. Good luck and keep us posted. Did the code disappear when ya replaced map sensor? Also see if you have a vacuum leak with some brake cleaner spray. I had the same code when I installed 90mm throttle body and stage 3 Cnc ported intake manifold. The car would surge something awful and then stall after much rougher idle. Stephen and i replaced the map sensor and all was good. How does the brake cleaner trick work? |
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Car died
Jul 26, 2013 22:21:03 GMT -7
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Post by ponch79 on Jul 26, 2013 22:21:03 GMT -7
Remember the brake cleaner will strip that painted manifold
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2013 10:59:06 GMT -7
Remember the brake cleaner will strip that painted manifold Good point! Very very true. Don't ruin that nicely painted manifold |
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Car died
Jul 27, 2013 13:34:46 GMT -7
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Post by ponch79 on Jul 27, 2013 13:34:46 GMT -7
You can also maybe find someone to rent you a smoke machine so you can detect a vacuum leak.
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Post by gomango on Jul 28, 2013 10:46:25 GMT -7
Before you make any judgements just remember my gas gauge shows full. Plus I know I have 3 problems now. First is my fuel filter on my aftermarket pump has vanished, and is probably in the tank somewhere. The junk in my rails looks like it could be pieces of my filter and some junk in the bottom of my tank. Doesn't look like vandalism. 2nd problem is my gas gauge no longer works. And 3rd tank is empty. The only way to get a fuel filter is to replace the pump. Can the fuel filter be removed from the pump on our cars if we add an aftermarket filter to the line under the car like most other cars on the road?
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Post by gomango on Jul 28, 2013 13:49:35 GMT -7
Found filter in back of tank and it wont stay on the pump, Float on stock pump is broken so I will need a new pump anyway. It still flows fuel so at least I can drive it. Replaced map sensor and Checked it for vacume leaks and found none so don't know what the code was for . Thanks for the input.
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Car died
Jul 28, 2013 14:17:10 GMT -7
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Post by ponch79 on Jul 28, 2013 14:17:10 GMT -7
Just put a fuel filter inline.
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