Re: [DML] Accumulator life.

[Chris Almy <chris.almy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I went through a similar problem as you last year. The accumulator was 
replaced about 5 years ago by the PO, so I assumed it had to be the fuel 
pump check valve or pressure regulator O-rings. After replacing both, I 
still had the issue. Needless to say, I had the accumulator replaced with a 
brand new unit (not NOS again), so I now expect it to last another 20 years.

If you haven't replaced the O-rings, then those are probably the issue. 
They usually don't last much longer then the accumulator.

Chris
VIN 4099

At 11:47 AM 6/30/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>I am experiencing the hot start problem w/ my '81 DMC. I replaced the fuel 
>accumulator in '99 which fixed a hot start problem back then.I don't know 
>if or when it was replaced before that. I have only driven the car a 
>couple thousand miles since then. What is the expected life of an 
>accumulator, could it have gone bad again in 7 years?
>
>Thanks
>Steve


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