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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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hey guys i dunno if ya can help, ive got an 88 escort rs turbo and im just on the verge of finishin building it but i cant get it to start, ive got all the nessesary dash lights, and its turning over fine, ive checked the spark and its all there, and checked to see if im getting fuel and i am up to the metering unit but nothing getting to the injectors, its really baffeling me so if ya can help i would appreciate it
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Get a helper and whilst the starter is operated push down the metrering unit flap a touch, see if that helps.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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tried that and there was nothing, do ya know if the fuel regulator needs a vacume hose on it and if it oes do ya know where it comes from
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