2001 Ford Escort fuel system

2001 FORD ESCORT
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BKHNSN
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I have replaced my fuel filter on escort zx2 and now it won't start. It also builds up a lot of pressure in the fuel line when trying to start.
Sep 10, 2009 at 2:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure and comeback with the readings we start here.-Could be the fuel pressure regulator not maintaining the pressure or a clogged return line
Sep 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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BKHNSN
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[quote:083d508f14="rasmataz"]Check the fuel pressure and comeback with the readings we start here.-Could be the fuel pressure regulator not maintaining the pressure or a clogged return line[/quote:083d508f14]

I don't have a guage to check the pressure but it builds a lot of pressure. Do i ned to buy one? The fuel pump is working. I'm not sure how to check the return line. How do I check the regulator?
Sep 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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