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Fuel surge when @ or below 1/4 tank, on VR V8

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by NickVR, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. NickVR

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    I have noticed that when the tank gets to about a 1/4 or lower the car will surge a little when accelerating.

    I have done some searching of the forum and there are a few answers I have found.

    1} Fuel pump may need replacing.
    This was replaced when the tank was installed.

    2) The return line has dislodged from the bottom of the tank.
    When I replaced the pump in this car it was fine and checked out ok but may need another look.

    3) The swirl pot has come away from the tank or dislodged.
    I checked this when I replaced the pump as I knew about this issue. Plus most of the time this is the issue only when turning from what I have found in my search.

    4) May need to install a surge tank.
    Not a big issue and probably the easiest fix. Any suggestions on this.
    I have a Walbro 255 in the tank which will feed the surge tank, any suggestion on external pump? Bosch 044 come to mind but might see what Walbro has to offer. I will also find a surge tank that is easy to hide or see about getting a custom one done. Find a spot, make a template and get it built.


    Any help or other suggestions would be great.
     
  2. RX25SE

    RX25SE Real cars are steel cars.

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    The issue is the swirl pot.

    Mine wouldn't even run below half a tank and the return line feeding the swirl pot looked fine.

    I had to replace the tank.
     
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    Half and below is fine though. It's when at 1/4 it starts and it's very violent only just noticeable.
    Maybe a new tank is needed then. I bought this one to replace my 63ltr too.
     

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