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Old 09-06-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt L View Post
The flooding isn't helped by the fuel leaking through the diaphragm, but that isn't the cause of the rich condition. Without the diaphragm intact, the fuel pressure regulator will see a lower pressure than actually exists. Thus the pressure at the injectors will be too high, and the computer will be injecting more fuel than it computes is needed.
Thanks for the explanation. I've been trying to figure that one out. It didn't seem like the small trickle would be enough to create the "flooded" condition, but when added to what you described it makes more sense.
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