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clifto - 23 Sep 2007 00:56 GMT

Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim? I have an Acclaim whose
title says it's a 1994, but I found out it doesn't have a 1994 transaxle
and now I find it doesn't have 1994 fuel system wiring. Specifically,
the fuel pump and level sender aren't on the rear of the tank as the book
says, and the fuel pump relay isn't on the shock tower next to two other
relays (there are only two there, no third for fuel pump).

At 135,000 I suspect the fuel pump, but I'll be damned if I'll blindly
replace it without making sure.

Any tips for dealing with their rusty old "quick disconnects" on the fuel
lines?

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Mike - 23 Sep 2007 05:00 GMT

> Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim? I have an Acclaim whose
> title says it's a 1994, but I found out it doesn't have a 1994 transaxle
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> Any tips for dealing with their rusty old "quick disconnects" on the fuel
> lines?

Should be a sticker in the drivers door jam with the month/ year of
production, what is it ??? What *book* are you using ??? If it is not a
factory service manual it might not be correct.

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clifto - 23 Sep 2007 06:33 GMT

> "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
>> Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim?
>
> Should be a sticker in the drivers door jam with the month/ year of
> production, what is it ???

If memory serves, 10/93.

> What *book* are you using ??? If it is not a
> factory service manual it might not be correct.

Sorry. It is the bright yellow factory service manual.

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Mike - 23 Sep 2007 14:38 GMT

>> "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
>>> Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim?
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>
> If memory serves, 10/93.

That would make it a 1994 model as your title indicates.

>> What *book* are you using ??? If it is not a
>> factory service manual it might not be correct.
>
> Sorry. It is the bright yellow factory service manual.

The other possible reason that the pictures could be wrong is that vehicle
was available with 4cyl and 6 cyl engine. The picture may be for the engine
you DON"T have.

What might make it easier for someone to help you is just to tell us what
the problem is and go from there. You mention a fuel pump problem, did you
do a fuel pressure test yet ?

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clifto - 23 Sep 2007 18:12 GMT

> "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
>>> Should be a sticker in the drivers door jam with the month/ year of
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> That would make it a 1994 model as your title indicates.

Presumably. But this is the second time I'm finding stuff that does NOT
match the 1994 specs, but seems to match 1993 specs.

>>> What *book* are you using ??? If it is not a
>>> factory service manual it might not be correct.
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> was available with 4cyl and 6 cyl engine. The picture may be for the engine
> you DON"T have.

It's actually a really good book. It has separate illustrations where
applicable that show pictures for both 2.5L and 3.0L.

The tank picture may be okay. I was working in cramped quarters and think
I looked in the wrong place.

> What might make it easier for someone to help you is just to tell us what
> the problem is and go from there. You mention a fuel pump problem, did you
> do a fuel pressure test yet ?

Took the hose off the fuel rail; zero pressure. Put a spark tester in line
with the number 5 spark plug; fires repeatedly when I crank, suggesting
spark is okay.

Fuel filter may be old; I'm having trouble getting the old one off, but
have a replacement at hand. Ran out of daylight yesterday. I doubt it's
the problem, though; the car ran perfectly earlier in the day, then
just wouldn't start a few hours later.

Some months back I had alternator problems; brushes worn down to nubs.
I suspect the fuel pump might have the same problem. If I can get to it,
I plan to pull the connector off the fuel pump and hang a multimeter on
it to see if it's getting voltage.

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Mike - 24 Sep 2007 04:20 GMT

>> "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
>>>> Should be a sticker in the drivers door jam with the month/ year of
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> I plan to pull the connector off the fuel pump and hang a multimeter on
> it to see if it's getting voltage.

A quick test of the fuel pump for worn brushes is to have someone hit the
bottom of the tank with a rubber mallet while you crank it over. If the
brushes are worn/ sticking this will usually jar them loose and allow the
vehicle to start. It will sometimes allow the vehicle to be driven home or
to a repair shop.

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MasterBlaster - 23 Sep 2007 17:41 GMT

> > "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
> >> Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim?
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> If memory serves, 10/93.

Maybe someone changed the door due to damage.
Check the VIN, too. 10th digit...

B = 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007
8 = 2008
9 = 2009

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clifto - 23 Sep 2007 18:17 GMT

>> Mike wrote:
>> > "clifto" <clifto@gmail.com> wrote...
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> Maybe someone changed the door due to damage.
> Check the VIN, too. 10th digit...

Good thought. But we know the history of the car well; it was given to my
wife by her father, the original owner.

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