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Old 01-09-2005, 03:40 PM
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I was removing my FRC's and I noticed that I broke a piece off of a fuel system piece. Its the little black canister looking piece right next to the 1st injector on the drivers side. The fuel lines run into it, and a hose comes out of the front of the intake manifold and runs into it. Does anyone know what it is called, so I can order one? I need to get this done ASAP. Im assuming that if I start the car, or try to drive it, that fuel will spit out everywhere. Any help would be great. Thanks!
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sounds like the fuel pressure regulator, but that's right behind the second injector on driver's side.

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If it has a 2-pin electrical connector on it, it's your evap system purge valve.

If you cracked the housing or otherwise have damaged it, don't run the engine. It manages fuel vapors from the tank, and will vent them into your engine compartment.
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Originally Posted by crainholio
If it has a 2-pin electrical connector on it, it's your evap system purge valve.

If you cracked the housing or otherwise have damaged it, don't run the engine. It manages fuel vapors from the tank, and will vent them into your engine compartment.
It has a connector on the back side of it. Is it possible to still drive it to the dealership? The dealer is exactly 5 miles away.
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if you go, take a fire extinguisher.
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Originally Posted by narcszm
if you go, take a fire extinguisher.
Seriously? I guess I shouldnt start her up. Im assuming it can be replaced in my driveway, with normal hand tools. I hope it isnt expensive. Anybody know where I can find a price?
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Nah, no worries. I drove my car for almost two years with the purge solenoid broken I finally got around to buying a replacement solenoid, and popped it in there.
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Originally Posted by Brains
Nah, no worries. I drove my car for almost two years with the purge solenoid broken I finally got around to buying a replacement solenoid, and popped it in there.
Are you serious? I broke off the back plug of it, which has a hose connected to it. I just want to make sure it will make it there, without making my car a rolling fireball.
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Does anyone know if fuel is going to come out of there, or if it will cause a flammable situation at all? I just need to go a few miles to the dealer, and back. Probably 10-12 miles total. Thanks!




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