Fuel Pump Volume Test

1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Fuel Pump Volume Test
  1. Remove hot-air blower at left rear of engine compartment. Disconnect fuel return line from fuel distributor. Catch any spilled fuel with a shop rag.
  2. Connect a test hose from fuel distributor to measuring receptacle. Disconnect DME relay from fuse/relay block. Jump terminals No. 30 and 87b together. See Fig 1 . Fuel pump should operate. Allow fuel pump to operate for 30 seconds. Volume delivered into receptacle should be at least 1.8 pts. (.85 L).
Fig 1: Testing Fuel Pump Pressure & Volume
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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