another fuel pump thread...
another fuel pump thread... Hello all, my fuel pump died 3 weeks ago and i replaced it with TRE performance pump the 255 LP one. i installed it back, cleaned the tank and replaced the filter. everything was fine until today. it died again!! that's less than 2 weeks of use. i just messaged TRE and am waiting for a reply. my question is should i try my luck and use their pumps again? or go with a Delphi pump? i don't feel like spending 200+ for racetronix on a basically stock car...and i dont want to replace pumps every 2 weeks! ideas??
PS: i live in middle east, am shipping all these parts across the world so my options are limited. thanks!!
PS: i live in middle east, am shipping all these parts across the world so my options are limited. thanks!!
Check all your electrical connections. If the pump is not getting ample volts & current it can burn out the pump. Inspect for any discoloration on the pins or plugs. This could be caused by a bad connection. Dirty connections can reduce the voltage. Make sure the grouns are in place and clean.
Also after replacing the pump before you run the pump add fuel to the tank. The higher the fuel level the easier it is on the pump.
Good Luck.
Also after replacing the pump before you run the pump add fuel to the tank. The higher the fuel level the easier it is on the pump.
Good Luck.
Check all your electrical connections. If the pump is not getting ample volts & current it can burn out the pump. Inspect for any discoloration on the pins or plugs. This could be caused by a bad connection. Dirty connections can reduce the voltage. Make sure the grouns are in place and clean.
Also after replacing the pump before you run the pump add fuel to the tank. The higher the fuel level the easier it is on the pump.
Good Luck.
Also after replacing the pump before you run the pump add fuel to the tank. The higher the fuel level the easier it is on the pump.
Good Luck.
how do i make sure? i checked the whole wiring prior to installing it and everything seemed to be fine. didnt check the readings thought. but is it impossible for it to be simply a bad pump? am going with a trap door today and see what i can find. keep the info coming please.
I couldnt find a Delphi replacement pump and after some research ive found TRE looked promising, and since delphi assembly lasted almost 3 years i thought id give TRE a try and i wish i havent.
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seller replied. he asked if i could hear the pump noise, he asked to check fuel lines although i already mentioned that the pump was not priming...he also asked if i have enough fuel in my tank lol
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From: Norn Iron
Ive replaced the fuel pump 3 years ago with an OEM full assembly pump. on inspection i found a black spot on the connection of the fuel pump but it ran fine for 3 years. this time i didnt find anything aside from that same spot. what do i check for? whats the voltage for the fuel pump? and what connection to check for?
how do i make sure? i checked the whole wiring prior to installing it and everything seemed to be fine. didnt check the readings thought. but is it impossible for it to be simply a bad pump? am going with a trap door today and see what i can find. keep the info coming please.
how do i make sure? i checked the whole wiring prior to installing it and everything seemed to be fine. didnt check the readings thought. but is it impossible for it to be simply a bad pump? am going with a trap door today and see what i can find. keep the info coming please.
how hard is it to wire the whole thing? am going to ship it back to USA and see what happens luckily my friend is flying to USA tomorrow so i could save some $$. what to check for while everything is out? thanks and sorry for the long replies.
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No. the wires may show no signs of damage, but it's all about volt drop.
Wires that cannot cope with the load on them will cause more volt drop. Less voltage to the pump means less flow, higher current and more chance of burning the pump out. This doesnt mean the wire will get hot enough to melt or burn though
But if the wiring system was designed to cope with 5-7Amps and now you're trying to make it carry 15A, clearly it will cause problems.
Wires that cannot cope with the load on them will cause more volt drop. Less voltage to the pump means less flow, higher current and more chance of burning the pump out. This doesnt mean the wire will get hot enough to melt or burn though
But if the wiring system was designed to cope with 5-7Amps and now you're trying to make it carry 15A, clearly it will cause problems.
No. the wires may show no signs of damage, but it's all about volt drop.
Wires that cannot cope with the load on them will cause more volt drop. Less voltage to the pump means less flow, higher current and more chance of burning the pump out. This doesnt mean the wire will get hot enough to melt or burn though
But if the wiring system was designed to cope with 5-7Amps and now you're trying to make it carry 15A, clearly it will cause problems.
Wires that cannot cope with the load on them will cause more volt drop. Less voltage to the pump means less flow, higher current and more chance of burning the pump out. This doesnt mean the wire will get hot enough to melt or burn though
But if the wiring system was designed to cope with 5-7Amps and now you're trying to make it carry 15A, clearly it will cause problems.
