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Fuel rail schrader fitting 200 1993

Just trying to confirm that the fuel rail test port is just a standard schrader valve. I tried a cheap bourdon type dial (tire) gauge, bit it didn't seem able to depress the valve. It's tight quarters, but i was able to get a straight shot at pushing it on--no dice.

Trying to eliminate the FPR as a suspect in my ongoing fuel consumption puzzle. Would an adapter like this likely work to get me better access?

https://goo.gl/Bj4F2V

I realize it's not fuel rated, but this is just for a cheap one-time test. I looked at Harbor Freight's cheapie, but it looked like a tight fit with the adapter stack that I think would be needed (Ford adapter).

Thanks!
joe b
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Yes it has a standard Shrader valve 200 1993

A post like yours was made on TB a few years ago. It drew all manner of opinion, links to many right-angle fittings, but not one person who could say they actually had experience. Apparently there is a Volvo tool $$$ the ex-dealership mechanics used, and that was the only source of actual experience.

If I needed one, I'd try it. But it doesn't look like anyone else is going to say they have and lead the way for you. Buy it now!

My opinion on safety: If you use the stick gauge to measure pressure, activate the pumps bypassing the fuel relay, not with the motor running. And wear eye protection.


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Fuel rail schrader fitting 200 1993

Discount tire gives me free pencil gauges. They do spray a bit of gasoline back over the engine when released!
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