1986 Cadillac Cimarron engine flooding out

1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
62,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURABARRON
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its a multi port 2.8. new spark plugs wires and cap/rotor. fuel pressure regulator says factory set and cant be adjusted. this car doesnt have a replacement part number for this. do i have to replace the whole rail system?
Feb 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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HMAC300
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funny rock auto lists them the diaphragm has to be relaced . check to see if it's getting vacuum fuel pressure should be 41-4 7 psi
Feb 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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LAURABARRON
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went to orileys auto parts and they showed us it it a fixed in the fuel rail and cant be replaced. chiltons manual says the same. 85/86
Feb 16, 2014 at 10:58 AM
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if you can see it and it's got screws on the top of it it can be replaced. but i'm not going to argue on a car that old. to long ago to remember.
Feb 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM
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