RGA #010605-01 status??

Refresher
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mods, I'm tired of emailing with no response.

 

Hey Joe,
Good luck trying to reach them. They seem to be long on promises and short on solutions.

 

Figured one last time, before I GIVE UP

 

Woo-hoo should have my new pump assembly next day or so per racetronix. To bad theres no motor to try it out on

 

Just put one in last week. Easy install!

 

Glad to see you're getting that new pump you wanted. FWIW, I started experiencing that same symptoms you had, ie. 2 or 3 cranks every time in order to start the car. I too did a fuel pressure check and sure enough, it dropped off rapidly after turning key on (engine not running). Once started, the FP held steady at 58psi (factory spec on my '99 is 55-61psi)
After digging through the shop manual, I learned there are 3 things that can cause this:
1. Leaking fuel injector(s)
2. Leaking regulator assembly in the fuel filter.
and
3. Leaking check valve located in the driver's side fuel line going to the fuel filter/regulator from the tank. It's called the "rear fuel feed pipe".
I chose to replace the filter/regulator and the fuel pipe with the check valve made into it. Problem solved. Now, when I turn the key on, the pressure quickly rises to approx. 60psi and stays there. In reality I may have been able to save a little money by only replacing the filter/regulator, but who knows?

Anyone else with a '99 through '03 that's experiencing these sypmtoms would do well to try replacing the fuel filter (actually fuel filter/regulator is a more correct term) first. If that doesn't correct the problem, check for leaking injector(s) or the rear fuel feed pipe. Too many dealers only want to gouge people by telling them: "Sir/Ma'am you need a whole new fuel pump assembly." And then when they do the job they also replace the fuel filter/regulator (which may be the real source of the problem to begin with) "in order to protect your warranty" or say "well, we always recommend replacing the filter anytime we do any fuel system work".
BTW, the rear fuel filter feed pipe replacement is a PITA with the left tank still in the car. Don't ask me how I know this.
HTH,
Robert

 

Actually Lonestar, I went through 2 new fuel filters, and all the pipes coming off the fuel pump to get my problem solved

 

In your particular case, do you think that the rear fuel feed pipe I mentioned may have been the source of your problem? Just curious.

 

It was the check valve as RWJ383 had suggested. After the pump output hose was replaced, the delayed starting problem went away.

 

Gimme them Z06 Tis

 

Thanks