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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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I have a 97 z28 LS swap with the LT1 fuel system I did the corvette filter and regulator...everytime I pump gas the nozzle kicks out way before its even full it's done it a lot of times what is wrong?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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vent valve sticking ? any ses light ?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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I have a 97 z28 LS swap with the LT1 fuel system I did the corvette filter and regulator...everytime I pump gas the nozzle kicks out way before its even full it's done it a lot of times what is wrong?
Yes only for egr since its not hooked up....it was working fine at first idk what happen
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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I would check the vent valve, they can get weak over time or get a rock in them and cause issues
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I would check the vent valve, they can get weak over time or get a rock in them and cause issues
Ok thanks where can I find it?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Its inline in the fuel line group usually located by the left rear wheel well area mounted to the inside of the frame
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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I have the same problem! Turns out, the $$$ of gas went WAAAAY up overnight in the Chicago area!

??? Maybe you need to take out a loan so you can buy more gas ???
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We are at $.23 a gallon right now. I think I may start soliciting myself for gas money lol
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