Car Maintenance: Cleaning Intake Ports and Replacing Fuel Pressure Regulator

Automotive Car Technology and Innovation

Learn how to clean and replace gaskets, spark plugs, and the fuel pressure regulator in your car's engine. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure your car runs smoothly and efficiently.

Cleaning and Replacing Components

⚙️Cleaning and replacing gaskets, spark plugs, and the fuel pressure regulator.

🔧Putting everything back together.

Intake Port Maintenance

🔩Torque down the intake ports to 120 inch pounds.

🧼Clean off the surface of the intake ports delicately to remove gunk.

🚗Throttle body has carbon buildup that needs to be cleaned with carb cleaner.

FAQ

What was causing the engine to run on less than six cylinders?

The faulty diaphragm in the fuel pressure regulator was causing the issue.

How is the fuel pressure regulator held in place?

The fuel pressure regulator is held in place by two star bolts.

What size bolts are used to reattach the fuel line bracket and control module?

The fuel line bracket is reattached using three 15 millimeter bolts, and the control module is secured using four 10 millimeter bolts.

What needs to be done after putting the intake and control module back together?

Each wiring harness clip should be attached, and the brake booster vacuum line needs to be connected.

What is the next step after cleaning the intake ports and replacing the fuel pressure regulator?

The speaker plans to use a product to clean the intake and then take the car for a test drive.

Summary with Timestamps

💡 1:00In this video, Mr. Daninator continues working on his Trailblazer by cleaning and replacing various parts, including gaskets, spark plugs, and the fuel pressure regulator.

🔧 5:47The video shows the process of torqueing down the intake ports on a car engine and cleaning off the surface and intake ports.

⚙️ 10:54The video demonstrates the process of reassembling the intake and control module of a car engine, including replacing the fuel pressure regulator.

🔧 15:26The video demonstrates the process of reassembling a control module and attaching various components.