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Vapor lock does not occur in modern vehicles because they all use an in tank pump system, it was seen in the older style suction pumps that were located on the engine, but in those cases moving the fuel lines away from heat sources would often remedy the situation, another way is to install an electric fuel pump to the frame right at the fuel tank to reduce the amount of fuel line under suction, it is only in the suction area that vapor lock can occur.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoRoute the fuel line away from hot parts such as exhaust manifolds, exhaust pipes, engine block, engine heads, etc.
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How do you fix vapor lock on a Chevy v6 vortex engine?
Haven't heard of vapor lock with electronic fuel injection. That was a problem when vehicles had a carburetor. What seems to be the problem with your vehicle?
How much does a vapor lock cost?
Vapor lock is a condition when liquid fuel turns to fumes in the fuel system causing it to lose pressure and cause fuel delivery problems. It is not actually a lock.
Does a vapor lock problem or something else cause a 1992 Buick LeSabre to stalls and refuse to restart in hot weather?
pressurized fuel system with return lines can not vapor lock. its something electricl, you dont give enough info to guesstimate the problem
My 1999 2.4l Chevrolet Malibu seems to vapor lock when hot.Why can you wait 3-5mins and it will restart?
It is impossible for a fuel injected car to vapor lock. If you have a check engine light on then you need to address that problem first.
Why does the Engine turns over slow and wont start when warm?
soundes like your started may be going out or you have a fuel vapor lock problem.
How do you get out vapor locks on F250?
Are you certain that you are having Vapor lock ?? I haven't seen a true case of vapor lock in years...and i own a shop. Vapor lock (also called percolation) occurs when the gasoline in the fuel line boils. the fuel must get very hot for this to happen. Usually it happens on a hot summer day and the fuel line is placed too closely to an exhaust manifold. In almost every case of vapor lock i have ever seen, the car was not fuel injected but carburetted. The cure is to re-route the fuel line away from heat sources under the hood. But i must say that i would be surprised if you have an actual case of vapor lock. It is rare.
Why 1986 F350 Vapor lock?
A 1986 Ford F-350 may experience vapor lock if the fuel line is exposed to excessive heat. This allows the fuel to boil and prevents the carburetor from receiving a constant supply of fuel.
Vapor lock occurs when?
Gasoline vaporizes in a fuel line and obstructs the flow of liquid fuel.
Can a 1998 mercury 200efi outboard vapor lock?
Yes a 1998 mercury 200 efi outboard vapor can lock. Most of the time the issue can be traced back to the quality of fuel put into the engine that can cause the vapor to lock.
How do you correct a vapor lock in a 07 Kia?
i really doubt you have a vapor lock, almost unheard of these days with computers monitoring fuel and performance on engine.So what are your symptoms ?
How do you fix vapor lock on 2000 Chevy Suburban?
Vapor lock was an issue with some vehicles with a carburetor. Assuming the fuel filter has been replaced recently, next time it acts up spray some starting fluid or carb cleaner into the throttle body then try to start it and see what the results are. If it temporarily runs you have a fuel delivery problem. Have a fuel pressure and volume test done. If there is no attempt to run I suspect a spark problem.
What causes fuel to be in its gaseous form and the engine won't start?
vapor lock
