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If you have rubber return hose, Pinch it closed with a pair of pliers. If it starts, replace the regulator. Usually when they go bad you can pull the vacuum line off it and smell gas. A fuel pressure gauge is the best tool to check it with.

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If it acts like it is flooding while idling, but it runs fine on the road, it could be running too rich and flooding it out due to leaking injectors, bad fuel pressure regulator, or excessive fuel pressure.

I would start by replacing the Fuel Pressure Regulator since it doesn't cost as much as the injectors.
Check your fuel pressure using a Fuel Pressure Check Gauge to see if the fuel pressure regulator is maintaining the proper pressure.

Vacuum is attached to the Fuel Pressure Regulator to control system pressure. When the fuel pressure regulator is not functioning properly it causes the fuel pressure to be above normal operating pressure. This condition causes excess fuel to be injected causing a rich mixture that produces black smoke.

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Replacing the fuel pressure regulator, involves just replacing the regulator at the end of the fuel rail in the engine compartment, but fuel pressure sensor - does this mini-van have a fuel pressure sensor?
replacing the fuel pressure regulator: (1) locate it at the end of the fuel rail in the engine compartment,
(2) relieve fuel system pressure (3) disconnect fuel pressure regulator vacuum line. (4) remove fuel pressure regulator retaining screw (retain for re-use (5) using a shop towel to catch spilled fuel, lift & twist Fuel pressure regulator to remove it from the fuel rail. (6) remove/discard retainer and spacer bracket from the fuel rail. (7) remove fuel pressure regulator from the engine fuel return pipe. (8) remove/discard Fuel Pressure Regulator inlet O-ring (9) Check Fuel Pressure Regulator filter screen for contamination - if contaminated, replace Fuel Pressure Regulator. (10) Lubricate new Fuel Pressure Regulator inlet O-ring with clean engine oil & install onto the Fuel Pressure Regulator inlet. (11) Install the fuel return pipe onto the Fuel Pressure regulator (12) Install new retainer & spacer bracket into the slot on the fuel rail.
(13) Install Fuel Pressure Regulator onto Fuel Rail & tighten Engine Fuel Return Pipe nut to 13 ft-lbs (17 Nm). (14) connect Fuel Pressure Regulator vacuum line, (15) Install Fuel Pressure Regulator attachng screw & tighten to 76 in-lbs (8.5 Nm). (16) Inspect & verify that retainer & spacer bracket is engaged in the slots on the fuel rail. Grasp & pull on the Fuel Pressure Regulator.
to ensure that the Fuel Pressure Regulator is properly seated. (17) inspect for fuel leaks with this
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Get a fuel pressure gauge and connect it to the rail for the fuel injectors to read pressure.

If the pressure is too low, it might be a bad fuel pressure regulator or pump:

Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine To Remove:
  1. Relieve the pressure in the fuel system.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
  4. Remove the pressure regulator mounting screw.
  5. Remove the fuel pressure regulator assembly with O-ring. Inspect filter screen for contamination. If contaminated, remove and discard.
Fuel pressure regulator removal/installation (2.2L SFI engine) gm-05-22-619.gif

To Install:
  1. Apply clean engine oil to the new pressure regulator O-ring and install the O-ring on the regulator.
  2. Install the regulator on the fuel rail. Apply thread-locker to the mounting screw.
    • Tighten the screw to 106 lb in (12Nm).
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.
  4. Use the following procedure to pressurize the fuel system and check for leaks;
  5. Turn the ignition ON for 2 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
  7. Turn the ignition switch back ON to run the fuel pump again and pressurize the fuel system.
  8. Check the fuel rail assembly for fuel leaks.
4.3L Engine RPO L35 To Remove:
4.3L (RPO L35) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (M) and discard the clip
    • Regulator (N) from the housing by twisting and pulling the fuel pressure regulator (N) and using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel
    • Regulator seal O-ring (R) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Regulator filter (Q) and discard the filter
    • Regulator seal O-ring (P) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Backup ring (O) and discard the ring
  3. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system
To Install:
4.3L (RPO L35) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Lubricate the NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil
  2. Assemble the following new parts to the fuel pressure regulator:
    • Backup ring (O)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (P)
    • Regulator filter (Q)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (R)
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator with the vacuum tube pointing down
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (M)
    • Upper manifold
  4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
RPO LU3 To Remove:
4.3L (RPO LU3) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_rpolu3_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Upper intake manifold
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (E)
    • Regulator (F) from the housing by twisting and pulling the fuel pressure regulator (F) while using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel
    • Regulator seal O-ring (J) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Regulator filter (I) and discard the filter
    • Regulator seal O-ring (H) and discard the seal
    • Backup ring (G) and discard the backup ring
  3. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system
To Install:
4.3L (RPO LU3) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_rpolu3_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Lubricate the NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  2. Assemble the following new parts to the fuel pressure regulator:
    • Backup ring (G)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (H)
    • Regulator filter (I)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (J)
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator (F) with the vacuum tube pointing down
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (E)
    • Upper intake manifold
  4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
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Removal & Installation of fuel Regulators on
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L Engine To Remove:
CAUTION
Three styles of fuel pressure regulators and fuel rails will be used in this model year. Each regulator has a different "footprint" that consequently changes the size of the receiving port in the fuel rail. The regulator retaining clips are specific to each rail-regulator design and cannot be interchanged.
chevy_aval15_02-04_fuelrail.gif

  1. Remove the engine sight shield.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
  3. Clean the fuel pressure regulator retainer and the surrounding area.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer.
    • Fuel pressure regulator.
  5. Remove the following parts from the fuel rail:
    • Backup ring (10)
    • Regulator Seal O-ring (11)
    • Regulator filter (12)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (13)
To Install:
chevy_aval15_02-04_retainer.gif

  1. Make sure the NEW fuel pressure regulator retainer is the right one.
  2. The tabs (1) are used on the straight vacuum port retainer (2), and the E85-straight vacuum port retainer (3).
  3. The angle vacuum port retainer (4) has no tabs. chevy_aval15_02-04_fuelrail.gif

  4. Install the following parts onto the fuel pressure regulator (9).
    • Backup ring (10)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (11)
    • Regulator filter (12)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (13)
  5. Lubricate the fuel pressure regulator O-rings with clean oil.
  6. Install the fuel pressure regulator and retainer. CAUTION
    Whenever the fuel pressure regulator is removed from the fuel rail NEW O-rings and a NEW retaining clip should be used on reinstallation.
  7. Connect the vacuum line.
  8. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
  9. Use the following to inspect for leaks:
    • Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
    • Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    • Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    • Install the engine sight shield.
8.1L Engine To Remove:
Fuel pressure regulator vacuum line gm_trk_sub15_fuel_press_reg_vac_line.gif

  1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of thjs section
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield as needed
  3. Relieve fuel system pressure (See: Fuel Pressure Relieving)
  4. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line (A) 8.1L Fuel pressure regulator retainers gm_trk_sub15_81l_fuel_press_reg_retainers.gif

  5. Clean any dirt from the fuel pressure regulator retainer and the surrounding area
  6. Remove the fuel pressure regulator retainer (I)
  7. Remove the fuel pressure regulator (H) from the fuel pressure regulator housing
To Install:
8.1L Fuel pressure regulator retainers gm_trk_sub15_81l_fuel_press_reg_retainers.gif

  1. Install or connect the following:
    • Backup ring (J) on the fuel pressure regulator (H)
    • New large O-Ring (K) on the fuel pressure regulator
    • Regulator filter (L) on the fuel pressure regulator
    • New small O-Ring (M) on the fuel pressure regulator
  2. Lubricate the fuel pressure regulator large O-Ring and the small O-Ring with clean engine oil
  3. Push the fuel pressure regulator onto the regulator housing on the fuel rail
  4. Install a new fuel pressure regulator retainer (I)
  5. Install or connect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator vacuum line
    • Negative battery cable
  6. Tighten the fuel filler cap
  7. Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
    • Turn on the ignition with the engine off for two seconds
    • Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds
    • Turn on the ignition with the engine off
    • Inspect for fuel leaks
  8. Install the fuel injector sight shield
  9. Road test the vehicle to check performance
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Locating fuel pressure regulator

Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal & Installation 2.2L Engine To Remove:
  1. Relieve the pressure in the fuel system.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
  4. Remove the pressure regulator mounting screw.
  5. Remove the fuel pressure regulator assembly with O-ring. Inspect filter screen for contamination. If contaminated, remove and discard.
Fuel pressure regulator removal/installation (2.2L SFI engine) gm-05-22-619.gif

To Install:
  1. Apply clean engine oil to the new pressure regulator O-ring and install the O-ring on the regulator.
  2. Install the regulator on the fuel rail. Apply thread-locker to the mounting screw.
    • Tighten the screw to 106 lb in (12Nm).
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.
  4. Use the following procedure to pressurize the fuel system and check for leaks;
  5. Turn the ignition ON for 2 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
  7. Turn the ignition switch back ON to run the fuel pump again and pressurize the fuel system.
  8. Check the fuel rail assembly for fuel leaks.
4.3L Engine RPO L35 To Remove:
4.3L (RPO L35) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (M) and discard the clip
    • Regulator (N) from the housing by twisting and pulling the fuel pressure regulator (N) and using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel
    • Regulator seal O-ring (R) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Regulator filter (Q) and discard the filter
    • Regulator seal O-ring (P) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Backup ring (O) and discard the ring
  3. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system
To Install:
4.3L (RPO L35) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Lubricate the NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil
  2. Assemble the following new parts to the fuel pressure regulator:
    • Backup ring (O)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (P)
    • Regulator filter (Q)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (R)
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator with the vacuum tube pointing down
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (M)
    • Upper manifold
  4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
RPO LU3 To Remove:
4.3L (RPO LU3) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_rpolu3_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Upper intake manifold
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (E)
    • Regulator (F) from the housing by twisting and pulling the fuel pressure regulator (F) while using a shop towel to catch any spilled fuel
    • Regulator seal O-ring (J) and discard the O-ring seal
    • Regulator filter (I) and discard the filter
    • Regulator seal O-ring (H) and discard the seal
    • Backup ring (G) and discard the backup ring
  3. Cover the fuel pressure regulator housing to prevent contamination from entering the fuel system
To Install:
4.3L (RPO LU3) Fuel meter body assembly gm_trk_sil15_02-04_43_rpolu3_fuel_metr_body_assy.gif

  1. Lubricate the NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  2. Assemble the following new parts to the fuel pressure regulator:
    • Backup ring (G)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (H)
    • Regulator filter (I)
    • Regulator seal O-ring (J)
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Fuel pressure regulator (F) with the vacuum tube pointing down
    • Fuel pressure regulator retainer clip (E)
    • Upper intake manifold
  4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
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Not getting enough fuel .will only go 5 mh and now will idle but stalls when you try to take off

CHECK FUEL PRESSURE IT SHOULD BE 41 TO 47 PSI. IF NOT REPLACE FUEL FILTER..IF DONT HELP FUEL PUMP BAD.IF FUEL PRESSURE GOOD.CHECK VACUUM LINE TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR SHOULD BE GETTING VACUUM IF NOT FIX BROKEN VACUUM LINE TO PRESSURE REGULATOR.IF FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR GETTING VACUUM THEN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IT SELF IS BAD.
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Release fuel pressure by removing fuel pump relay and turning engine over to release pressure. Place a rag to catch any fuel under regulator Fuel pressure regulator has a locking clip pry clip off remove vacuum line pull regulator out with twisting motion,replace fuel pressure regulator install clip connect vacuum line install relay. Check for leaks,your done.
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There should be a Schrader valve on the fuel rail (looks like a valve stem on a tire, it is metal).

You need to connect a fuel pressure gauge to that valve and do the following test:

  1. Relieve fuel pressure.
  2. Remove the 12 mm sealing nut from the fuel rail. Attach the fuel pressure adapter nut, 12 mm (90201 - P0A - 003) and the special tool.
  3. Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pressure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure regulator and pinched. If the engine will not start, turn the ignition switch on, wait for two seconds, turn it off, then back on again and read the fuel pressure. Pressure should be: 260 - 310 kPa (2.7 - 3.2 kgf/sq.cm, 38 - 48 psi)
  4. Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator. Pressure should be: 210 - 250 kPa (2.1 - 2.8 kgf/sq.cm, 30 - 37 psi) If the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the fuel pump. If the fuel pump is OK, check the following:
    • If the fuel pressure is higher than specified, inspect for:
    • Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.
    • Faulty fuel pressure regulator.
    • If the fuel pressure is lower than specified, inspect for:
    • Clogged fuel filter.
    • Faulty fuel pressure regulator.
    • Fuel line leakage.
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