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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAPRICE BROUGHAM LS, 4.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMFUEL EVAPORATION SYSTEMCOMPONENT TESTINGFUEL TANK PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Brougham LS, 4.3 Z
Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Brougham LS, 4.3 ZSECTION Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve
NOTE:
See EMISSION COMPONENTS article for view of fuel tank pressure control valve.
- Remove valve from vehicle. Using a hand-held vacuum pump, apply 15 in. Hg to the upper trigger port (port 1). Vacuum should hold for 20 seconds. If it does not hold, replace valve.
- Install a short length of hose to the valve tank vent tube (port 2). Lightly blow into hose. Valve should pop open and air should pass through valve. If the valve does not pop open, replace valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.