Vapor lock

[ALWyzBrknSHO]

My car hasnt been started since july 4th, I have spark, no fuel, this is one of the reasons why im replacing the terminals cause Ive read a bad connection can make the pump not work. A couple days ago before I started switchin out the old terminals, I turned the ignition key forward but not all the way, and before I didnt think I could hear the pump but now I think I can, and I heard a gurgling sound, so am I in luck that it wont be my fuel pump? Any answers before I get these new terminals on?

 

[Mike Kopstain]

The gurgling sound is just air in the lines bubbling to the top of the tank. Disregard.

 

[ALWyzBrknSHO]

Air in...my fuel lines? So should I try that trick where I turn the key into the on position, then off, then on, off, repeatedly a few times and see if it runs then?

 

[Mike Kopstain]

Well I'm curious as to why you think you have no fuel? The air purging means that the pump is working. There is a slim, and I mean slim, possibility that you can cycle the pump a few times and you'll be good to go.

Here is what I would suggest:

- get some fuel stabilizer. Your problem might be as simple as this.

- Press the throttle to the floor when starting. (turn the motor over a few times first).

The bubbling is typically the result of a faulty check valve. It's nothing to worry about. It's a nuisance if anything.

 

[ALWyzBrknSHO]

Cause no fuel comin from the injectors but runs for a few sex when ya por gas into the plug wells and then burns it off. I dont know, its weird.