bradleyjamess
Member
Hi all! 409/425 guy here and I've been having huge problems with vapor lock pretty much ever since I acquired my car here in Florida.
Did all kinds of research and gathered all sorts of opinions from A to Z - replace fuel pump, install a fuel pump assist, replace the fuel lines, replace the fuel filter.... I heard all recommendations known to man.
Until one day, one particular mechanic looked me in the eyes and said forget about everything you've heard - All you have to do is wrap your fuel lines in insulation tape, which you can get at any parts store for around ten bucks.
Spent a few hours meticulously wrapping all lines....problem solved.
I have had absolutely no issues with vapor lock ever since and it appears as if my particular issue was a matter of the lines simply getting too hot. Anyway, just wanted to document/share my fix as I know I'm not the last person who will experience the vapor lock issue.
Did all kinds of research and gathered all sorts of opinions from A to Z - replace fuel pump, install a fuel pump assist, replace the fuel lines, replace the fuel filter.... I heard all recommendations known to man.
Until one day, one particular mechanic looked me in the eyes and said forget about everything you've heard - All you have to do is wrap your fuel lines in insulation tape, which you can get at any parts store for around ten bucks.
Spent a few hours meticulously wrapping all lines....problem solved.
I have had absolutely no issues with vapor lock ever since and it appears as if my particular issue was a matter of the lines simply getting too hot. Anyway, just wanted to document/share my fix as I know I'm not the last person who will experience the vapor lock issue.