2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech Discuss 2nd generation S-series (1995-2005) general tech topics here.

Does leaking spider or regulator cause codes always?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-24-2010, 08:58 AM
robertr728's Avatar
Starting Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Laporte , IN
Posts: 151
robertr728 is on a distinguished road
Default Does leaking spider or regulator cause codes always?

Ok so I am wondering if a leaking fuel injection component always causes codes? The reason I am asking is my 1997 4x4 blazer just recently started drinking gas. It usually takes me 1/4 tank of gas to get to work and back. Now its using 1/2 tank for the same trip. Unfortunately its cold and snowy here not to mention Christmas so i just don't have time to look at it right now. I did look and i don't see any fuel leaks underneath the vehicle but its wet from all the snow so hard to tell.

Just wondering if a fuel component in the upper intake was leaking it could maybe cause this and not cause a code too? I am turning to the fine people here @ Blazerforum.com for some experience to limit my time in the cold searching. So any comments or ideas are welcome.

Thanks and Merry Christmas
Robert
 
  #2  
Old 12-24-2010, 09:42 AM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,137
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The answer is no, a fuel leak inside the intake plenum does not always cause codes. To diagnose a leak, you need a fuel pressure gauge.
 
  #3  
Old 12-26-2010, 09:17 AM
robertr728's Avatar
Starting Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Laporte , IN
Posts: 151
robertr728 is on a distinguished road
Default

Well thanks for the reply. Im off this week and am gonna look into this thing. Its gotta be leaking somewhere cuz i t using way to much fuel. I dont see or smell a leak. My uncle told me to keep a eye on the oil as the fuel could get in there and i wasnt thinking that way. So hopefully ill have a answer this week.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
abadinalbany
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10
04-16-2011 11:31 AM
blazer1206
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
1
10-12-2010 07:06 PM
bigjoewebb
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
7
01-27-2009 09:36 AM
mikeesho1
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
2
10-26-2007 12:31 AM
drperry
General Chat
4
07-04-2007 04:25 AM



Quick Reply: Does leaking spider or regulator cause codes always?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:07 PM.