fuel pumps ebay vs WALBRO
04-17-2011, 07:10 PM
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fuel pumps ebay vs WALBRO so im looking to replace my fuel pump not looking for anything crazy but want it to work. right now my fuel pump is going out and im looking to replace it.
has anyone ever bought one of the ebay fuel pumps IE thats one of them i saw. why is the walbro better or whats the diffrence in the two?
- i guess ill kill two brids with one stone, the reasion i need to replace it is when the car warms up the fuel pump makes a noise like its not pumping right anymore like a raise and fall sound. and the fuel pressure drops pretty quick to 0 but if im driving its fine no issues at all just when i come to a stop. any idea i think its a bad fuel pump
has anyone ever bought one of the ebay fuel pumps IE thats one of them i saw. why is the walbro better or whats the diffrence in the two?
- i guess ill kill two brids with one stone, the reasion i need to replace it is when the car warms up the fuel pump makes a noise like its not pumping right anymore like a raise and fall sound. and the fuel pressure drops pretty quick to 0 but if im driving its fine no issues at all just when i come to a stop. any idea i think its a bad fuel pump
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04-18-2011, 12:34 PM
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Personally, I'd replace it with a stock pump. That's just me though. I have AAA so tow fees don't apply. And unless you're running a 600+ rwhp car, I'd think a stock pump would do you just fine.
With a $50 budget, I'm not sure what other option you have.
With a $50 budget, I'm not sure what other option you have.
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04-19-2011, 07:44 AM
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If you only want to spend $50 then I think your best bet is to find someone parting out a low mileage car in the classifieds here. But doing a fuel pump on these cars is no picnic so I'm not sure I would buy a used one unless you plan on cutting the hole in the rear instead of dropping the tank.
04-19-2011, 08:31 AM
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FYI, If you decide on a racetronix dont order it from Thunder Racing. I ordered mine March 10th and on March 29th I hadnt even recieved a tracking number. Ended up cancelling it and buying a Deatschwerks pump. ($164.00)
04-19-2011, 09:05 AM
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I put in a Walbro about 5 years ago. Hassle free, I knew a few people were running the pump on the forum. I also cut an access hatch in the boot to save dropping the tank.
If its something that is gonna last you 5years+ then it seems to justify the higher price. I wouldn't want to trust an unbranded eBay pump personally.
I brought some cheaper window motors for $30 each, worked great for a year, now I've purchased some better ones as they are a pain to change, it didn't really save me anything in the long run.
If its something that is gonna last you 5years+ then it seems to justify the higher price. I wouldn't want to trust an unbranded eBay pump personally.
I brought some cheaper window motors for $30 each, worked great for a year, now I've purchased some better ones as they are a pain to change, it didn't really save me anything in the long run.
04-19-2011, 11:52 PM
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Autozone wants $202.99 for airtex pump. And can get racetronixs whole kit $208
Oreily Auto has Delphi Whole Sending Unit and Pump for $479. Bosch says to call for pricing.
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04-20-2011, 12:03 AM
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Like already said E bay is good for alot of things but I would never buy a unnamed brand fuel pump for any car through them. Now exhaust or intake is different but when you cut major corners like this is when you start running into reliability issues. I mean seriously how often do you have to replace the fuel pump? Why not just spend a little more and do it right the first time
