Installing a Fuel Pressure Gauge
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Installing a Fuel Pressure Gauge
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum, but not to DIY websites 
. I own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 dohc engine. I have searched for hours on various websites, youtube and this forum to discover how to install a "duel manifold test adapter". Apparently, my engine does not have a convenient schrader valve, so I have to disconnect the fuel line.
Discovering that I needed a particular adapter, I opted to buy the "Fuel Pressure Tester Kit" part number CP7838. Assuming, I have the right tool for the job and I disconnected the correct fuel line (a fuel line that lies behind the engine - near the throttle - and slightly beneathe the manifold pleneum) some gas blew out - I did depressurize the car before I disconnected the fuel line. Lastly, I tried to connect the adapter.
Sadly, the adapter tube does not allow a tight fit. Furthermore, the two tubes that came with the Pressure Kit are too small for me to even try to force it together - even though that is a terrible tactic. Therefore, this leads me to either two conclusions:
1) I disconnected the wrong tube/fuel line.
2) The kit has false advertising, in which I do not have the correct adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated because I cannot find any posts or information on the web that clearly explains, on this or a similar car's, fuel pressure gauge installation. I own a of Hayne's manual for this year and make and they even lack proper explanations. Forum links, websites, pictures and/or video's will be greatly appreciated
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. I own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 dohc engine. I have searched for hours on various websites, youtube and this forum to discover how to install a "duel manifold test adapter". Apparently, my engine does not have a convenient schrader valve, so I have to disconnect the fuel line. Discovering that I needed a particular adapter, I opted to buy the "Fuel Pressure Tester Kit" part number CP7838. Assuming, I have the right tool for the job and I disconnected the correct fuel line (a fuel line that lies behind the engine - near the throttle - and slightly beneathe the manifold pleneum) some gas blew out - I did depressurize the car before I disconnected the fuel line. Lastly, I tried to connect the adapter.
Sadly, the adapter tube does not allow a tight fit. Furthermore, the two tubes that came with the Pressure Kit are too small for me to even try to force it together - even though that is a terrible tactic. Therefore, this leads me to either two conclusions:
1) I disconnected the wrong tube/fuel line.
2) The kit has false advertising, in which I do not have the correct adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated because I cannot find any posts or information on the web that clearly explains, on this or a similar car's, fuel pressure gauge installation. I own a of Hayne's manual for this year and make and they even lack proper explanations. Forum links, websites, pictures and/or video's will be greatly appreciated
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The car still has been running fine without changing out/ fixing whatever the problem is; although, I do believe it will be the fuel filter (which I will have to drop the tank to get to). Any how, this procedure has been ambiguous online and the Haynes manual, so I have decided to write up my approach to it. Also, I will post pictures and a step-by-step write up.
My hypothetical approach will be:
My first step will be correctly identifying the fuel feed line. The kit that I bought from Advanced Auto has a 3-prong adapter that as up until now been useless; however, the hose in which I believe is the feed-line will be cut and that piece inserted between the now cut line. Afterwards, I will use a metal brass fitting and small hose clamps to connect the line again.
I will do the same to the return line.
I will definitely post pics to clarify tools, tubes and parts used for this.
My hypothetical approach will be:
My first step will be correctly identifying the fuel feed line. The kit that I bought from Advanced Auto has a 3-prong adapter that as up until now been useless; however, the hose in which I believe is the feed-line will be cut and that piece inserted between the now cut line. Afterwards, I will use a metal brass fitting and small hose clamps to connect the line again.
I will do the same to the return line.
I will definitely post pics to clarify tools, tubes and parts used for this.
