I suspect that my Fuel Accumulator is going bad on my '93 190E 2.3. Occasionally during hot starts there is a sound of gas re-entering the gas tank, a gurgling noise, and the car is running like it's getting low fuel pressure for a few seconds, then it smooths out and runs fine.

Theoretically, should fuel be able to come out of the fuel accumulator return line? If it does, it is a sign of a ruptured part?

At this time, I have the return line disconnected at the fuel accumulator and the main line blocked off. I put a clear hose on the fuel accumulator output to monitor any fuel coming out. Of course the car is starting good and idling perfect during the tests, but when I turn the engine off, there is some fuel coming out into the clear hose. It's not a lot, but I'm just wondering if this is something that should occur.

Thanks,

Dave

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1993 190E 2.3
2001 SLK230
1971 LS5 (454) Corvette Convertible