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(Message started by: DJWerkz on Nov 27^th, 2005, 9:46pm)

Title: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by DJWerkz on Nov 27^th, 2005, 9:46pm

Looking for a new or near as fuel pressure regulator for my Cosworth 24v (BOB block)
PM me with what you have.

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 27^th, 2005, 10:05pm

Are they my fuel rails, did I take the reg out as can't remember? Did you fit yours correctly & whats wrong with it?
I should have one somewhere I think?

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by DJWerkz on Nov 27^th, 2005, 10:18pm

Yes, they were your rails, I didn't fit them (I am not able) but my brother-in-law did. He's a qualified mechanic and he's managed everything else OK but it would be interesting to hear what would be determined as an 'incorrect' fitting?
He said he used the regulator out of my old rails, so I'm not sure if that's OK or not.
Problem is that there is a very strong smell of petrol when you drive the car (hardly anything at idle although idle is a little rough). I only drove it around his close then put it straight back on the drive not wanting to risk a fire.
We can't see any fuel leaks anywhere.

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 27^th, 2005, 10:40pm

O.K DJ just seen your post about this & came back here to amend but I see you beat me to it ;D

You think it maybe that then?
Well refitting it you should make sure the hole & the reg bit are clean, also clean it up a bit with a scouring pad or similiar if the alloy has corroded a bit, make sure the rubber is good (you should replace really) & smear it with a small amount of vasaline (petrolem based). Push it in square & tighten bolts.
If you don't use the lube mate sometimes the rubber rides up a bit & don't seal 100% with reused regs.

Is it damp on the join then?

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by DJWerkz on Nov 27^th, 2005, 10:53pm

Will go over and re-check everything this week see what's up and report back ;)

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 30^th, 2005, 10:53am

Sorry DJ only seen your PM today due to no site for a while. Best if you get new O rings mate as the old ones start to break up with age.
I will post a pic later & find out the sizes for you, you should get them from almost any car auto place.
Do check if it's that causing the leak first as it might not be. Also did you try & start it without the reg & then realized, if so alot of petrol will have been dumped around the engine bay, it will need some time to stop stinking your car out?
But most important check for leaks?

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by DJWerkz on Nov 30^th, 2005, 11:13am

Hi Dave,
Car was not started without the regulator but I am planning on getting new O rings today. I will check at Fords as I also need to get a new water pump gasket too.

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 30^th, 2005, 7:56pm

Did you get them?
I make it 21mm & 5mm inside measurements?

Title: Re: 24v Fuel Pressure Regulator
Post by DJWerkz on Nov 30^th, 2005, 8:08pm

No, never got to the place in time :-/