Posted March 28, 200816 yr comment_242154 OK 72 240z. Runs excellent, like new except for one thing. When Im in stop and go traffic and shes a bit warm (not hot) I start getting fuel delivery problems. Its like getting air in the fuel line. Im running just a mechanical fuel pump. Ive looked under the hood out of curiosity to see what is going on and the fuel filter is sucking big gulps of air along with my fuel...even on a full tank of premium. Question: Why is it happening only when the car gets warm?? Where is the air coming from?? How can I fix it?? ...Ive tried 2 different fuel pumps, no change. Is this vapor lock?? Why at the fuel filter??? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 200816 yr comment_242155 Check to make certain all of your fuel hose clamps are tight. Both at the filter and also at the tank. If they are loose it can suck air there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/#findComment-242155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 200816 yr Author comment_242156 why only when its running warm on a hot day? if it were a loose hose clamp wouldnt it do it all the time? ......but i will check them all tomorrow//// Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/#findComment-242156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 29, 200816 yr comment_242262 are you sure it's not getting too hot? are you running the water intake for the carbs. I have learned not to trust the factory temp gauge... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/#findComment-242262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 29, 200816 yr Author comment_242273 I am running the water to the carbs, yes. Is that bad? I dont think its running hot. Hmmmmm...... guess I could drive it then shoot the radiator with my laser thermometer???? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/#findComment-242273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 29, 200816 yr comment_242276 depends on your definition of hot.. we have not had a hot day here yet.. and if your gauge tells you wrong information, and your coolant is really VERY hot, that could assist in vapor lock.. just a thought.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27533-vapor-lock/#findComment-242276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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