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Old 08-22-2011, 10:39 AM
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vapor lock

i think i have a problem with vapor lock, i have all the signs of it...the car would start fine but after it runs it wont start at all i have to let it set there with the hood open for 10-15 mins....any suggestion on how to fix this problem?
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I doubt it's vapor lock. Your high pressure fuel pump is in the gas tank. When the fuel is under pressure, it doesn't vaporize in the line.
You may want to get a compression check run on the engine.
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