fuel pressure regulator Q for the gurus

[illinoiswronski]

I'd suggest you spend the $25 on a Chilton manual for the car. The URL for it online has been posted in the past.

[WaltG]

Thanks to the forum, I was able to diagnose and repair my 2000 Intrigue on the cheap. I replaced the fuel pressure regulator obtained from Autozone in about 20 minutes. Note on the install, when I pulled the old one out of the fuel rail the small O ring that holds the screen stayed with the fuel rail and I had to fish it out with a fine wire hook. Also, others reported difficulty with pushing the new regulator into place. I figured there might be some back pressure. I relieved the pressure by removing the cover and depresssing the schrader valve on the forward side of the fuel rail and the regulator went right into place. I replaced the clip, attached the vacuum line and the engine starts and runs fine.
The car has 138,000 miles. At 100,000 miles I changed the plugs, and followed the recommended proceedure in the manual. Other than this little problem it's a great car. I would buy another before they are gone.
Thanks forum members!!