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Before the engine is switched on, but they key is fully turned, the fuel pump should be working and the fuel pressure should be up?

yep fuel pump should be on.

And since the pump should be on, if the car has a fuel pressure regulator with a fuel pressure gauge, the gauge should read some pressure? (ie. not stay at 0)

Can anyone help me with lowering the fuel pressure to stop the fuel from spilling when the engine is removed? I got some idea how it works but I might got my steps mixed up.

Nacho wrote:Can anyone help me with lowering the fuel pressure to stop the fuel from spilling when the engine is removed? I got some idea how it works but I might got my steps mixed up.

This is the backyard way - but a way that has worked for me for years.

Pull the fuel line out of the regulator (leaving the hose clam loose, but still leave it on the line), jam a no 2 tip phillips head straight down the line - tighten hose clamp. There you go, a plugged fuel line. Just have a screw driver wedged in there that you dont need for a little while!

If you leave the car for half hour or so most of it will return to the tank and pressure will be 0, so it will just be a very little bit that might be left in the regulator and pipes etc.

I don't have a radiator so I can't keep the engine running for half an hour. I can't even run the engine long enough using the FTO Workshop Manual method. Looks like you're on a winner ben. Of course I could just use a hose and physically suck the fuel out of the fuel tank.......hahaha

Nacho wrote:Of course I could just use a hose and physically suck the fuel out of the fuel tank.......hahaha

Hehehe, just make sure you have some 'Fishermans Friend' or something like that nearby

Yeah hopefully that stuff is strong enough. I can't keep one in my mouth for more than a few seconds.

Now I'm taking petrol sniffing to another level!!! Hehehe