Losing fuel pressure

1998 BUICK REGAL
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DAMAEMMA
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Engine Mechanical problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80000 miles

98 buick regal 3800 super charge , replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and pressure regulator. car starts and immediatly loses fuel pressure then it stalls out and when the engine stops the fuel pressure goes back up.
Apr 9, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only things that can cause is a weak full pump or clogged fuel line. Did you use an AC Delco pump?

Please remove the fuel line up at the fuel rail and check the volume which is the issue.

Please let us know what happens.

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Apr 14, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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STRAILER
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Thanks for the tip, I removed the line at the rail and the volume was super low so I did some checking and found a smashed spot in the fuel line like something in the road hit it so it took some doing but I replaced the fuel line and the car works great again. Thanks again I love this site.
Apr 2, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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