Bad fuel pump?
Bad fuel pump? Im looking to buy a 01 SS but the owner says it has a bad fuel pump so theres no way for me to hear it running any ideas on how to tell if its in running condition without being able to start it?
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He is trying to save your pocketbook. Every seller promises the world and most are lying through their teeth. Trust no one. A walbro pump is about $100-150. Mechanic shouldn't charge but a couple hundred to install it if the owner is incapable. If he is selling you a non-running car then the price better reflect that. If he is trying to get a couple hundred under full price then he is looking for a naive buyer.
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Good luck... It's obvious you can't read, well. The forum is internal engine.. [Unless the fuel pump is now in the oil pan, that is.]
And as for taking someones "word", when spending considerable $$, then I refer to my title comment, "good luck".
And as for taking someones "word", when spending considerable $$, then I refer to my title comment, "good luck".
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Moving to fuel related forum.
Caveat Emptor!
On TBI/carb cars you could spray some fuel or starter fluid into the plenum and fire without a fuel pump. I don't know if I would try that with a LS1 style intake.
And for $1500-2000 it sounds like there are a lot of other problems. If you're buying it for a project car where you're doing to do a lot of work anyway... then yes. It would be fine as long as the body is straight and in good shape.
Caveat Emptor!
On TBI/carb cars you could spray some fuel or starter fluid into the plenum and fire without a fuel pump. I don't know if I would try that with a LS1 style intake.
And for $1500-2000 it sounds like there are a lot of other problems. If you're buying it for a project car where you're doing to do a lot of work anyway... then yes. It would be fine as long as the body is straight and in good shape.
