Fuel leak down test?

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vancouverbc
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Car: 1991 240sx

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I lose about 20 psi in 30 seconds. Is this oK? If I pinch fuel line between fuel filter and gauge, I dont lose the pressure so I know the check valve or canister or gas tank is leaking. Not sure if this abnormal.


Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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Are you saving that the 34 psi reduces to 20-14 psi then stablizes or continues to drop to zero? How long does it take to go to zero?

vancouverbc
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It stabalizes around 20 psi.

Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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If it stays 20 psi for 24 hours that's pretty normal. Shouldn't create any cranking problems.................20psi ~~= 77% of running idle flow [at 34 psi] ecu is designed to function with this psi.

vancouverbc
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Thanks very much.


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