fuel rail pressure check

[vectormechanic]

I would like to check for fuel pressure. I expected to see a schrader valve on my fuel rail but cannot see any way to penetrate the pressure boundary on my '93 little red buggy named Steve (Model L, 1.3L).

[mattswabb]

To measure it you'll need to tee into it. After the fuel filter and before the rail.

[Speedbird]

Planning on doing this tomorrow. I picked up a tester at Harbor Freight yesterday for 8.50! What should the pressure be?

[vectormechanic]

Mine won't start. I just want to check whether I'm getting fuel. What else can I do?

[FestYboy]

pressure should be ~34 psi @ idle.

vector: you can force the pump on without the engine running by jumping the relay. normaly, the pump won't run untill the ECU sees crank signal. also make sure you have spark

[eurotiva]

36.2 and the easiest way is to pull the line off the rail and your kit came with a tee. I bought the same kit just make sure it is all tight 40psi gas + loose fittings=fire