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Jul 18, 2004 | 05:49 PM

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whining pump

Put a walbro 255 in my car the other day. I did the it the access panel way. Since there was nothing there, I expected to be able to hear the pump some. Now, I've got it all sealed up and put back together, but the whine is still quite audible. What gives?

Jul 18, 2004 | 07:51 PM

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Mine sounds like that too, and it doesn't matter if the pump is hot or cold. Not real loud but you can deffinatly hear it in the car and alittle bit when outside the car. I've had it out twice and everything seems perfecly fine and fuel pressure is holding a steady 60psi. It's pretty much been like this for 4 months and I can't really figure out why.

Jul 19, 2004 | 12:28 AM

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Hmm, that sucks. I do have some old dynamat lying around. Didn't really want it to come to that, but I can't think of anything else.

Jul 19, 2004 | 09:52 AM

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My pump does the same thing, I even sent the first one back.....2nd one sounds the same

Jul 19, 2004 | 10:06 AM

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Just put duals with dumps on there and the only tim you will hear it is when you turn the key on.

. Mine is a little louder than the stocker but I cannot hear it over my exhaust.

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Jul 21, 2004 | 10:10 AM

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Same whine......

Jul 23, 2004 | 07:55 AM

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So it seems like many of us have this problem...

Somebody has to have a fix for it?

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Jul 23, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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I think it's a problem cause it gives me a headache sometimes.

Ok, so it's not a "problem," but it is quite annoying.

And I don't like naggy passengers complaining about another thing.

Jul 25, 2004 | 12:34 AM

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I have it too. Are you guys always refilling the tank before it gets to 1/4 of a tank ?

Jul 25, 2004 | 09:41 AM

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I think it's a problem cause it gives me a headache sometimes.

Ok, so it's not a "problem," but it is quite annoying.

And I don't like naggy passengers complaining about another thing.

It sould not be that loud! Mine is not really louder than stock, it just makes a different noise. Like I said before I can only hear mine when I first turn the key on because my exhaust is so loud. I went out to the car just now for a listen and it is still nice and quiet. I also have all of the sound deadening insulation under the carpet out of the car.

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Jul 25, 2004 | 03:49 PM

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My does the same thing. I just open up my Borla. Can't hear it anymore.

Jul 25, 2004 | 04:14 PM

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Guys ... make sure your filter socks are clean of debris and that your fuel filter is changed. The whining should quiet down significantly. Mine did.

Jul 25, 2004 | 05:57 PM

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I swapped in the pump with a brand new sock and put in a brand new filter at the same time.

Jul 25, 2004 | 10:17 PM

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mine is also loud as hell..its annoying..i just open the qtec

Jul 25, 2004 | 10:30 PM

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Mine was loud for a few days when it had a harder time pumping as my sock was dirty and my gas tank had debris. But once again ... the noise should decrease if you're able to reduce the stress on it.

Or maybe I;m getting used to it