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Old 08-09-2022, 05:21 AM
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Hi everyone, I remind you that I write from Italy and my English is scholastic (thank goodness there is google translator). after having participated in a two-day rally (the jeep was working perfectly), suddenly on the way back, after a stop it had great difficulty starting, it no longer picks up the engine revs, when I decelerate and then accelerate the engine crackles, the Exhaust gases smell like old gasoline (but the tank is full of fresh gasoline). for less than two years I have changed the injectors and the fuel pump, spark plug cables, parts of the distributor .... where to start ????
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the rubber tube is in place ... maybe the map sensor is faulty? if yes, how to test it?
also it was a few days that I did not try to turn it on and today it did not even start badly)

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The plastic tubing can crack and melt also. The sensors themselves seldom fail.
Unplug the MAP electrical connector and inspect the pins in the connector.
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done! I detached and reattached the tube, I also tried to blow hard to check for any leaks. unplugged and reattached the connector and sprayed contact spray .... I am amazed that the problem occurred suddenly. do you rule out feeding (fuel pressure) problems?
it could be an opportunity to buy the fuel pressure tester ....

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I don't rule out anything.
Well, except for the MAP line now.

Wouldn't hurt to do a fuel pressure test. Plug wires fairly new? Take a look inside the distributor cap.
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ok, it's an opportunity to buy a fuel pressure gauge kit ....

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What you think?
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Nice!!
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Nice!!
well, I place a order....
then you will explain to me how to use it
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Certainly.
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Can you run a compression test on the engine? You said that you rallied it pretty hard, so it might just be hurt.
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Originally Posted by agreen
Can you run a compression test on the engine? You said that you rallied it pretty hard, so it might just be hurt.
I don't have the tool to do it. but what kind of wound do you think? it was a long enough but not that stressful rally for the jeep ...
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Let's get the fuel pressure checked.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Let's get the fuel pressure checked.
yes, let's start from there. the kit will soon arrive


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