Loud fuel pump, need replaced?
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Staging Lane
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Loud fuel pump, need replaced? I noticed a lack of power today, and when I came to a stop I heard the fuel pump whining loudly.
Does this mean I just replace the fuel pump? Or are there other things I need to check first?
Thanks!
Does this mean I just replace the fuel pump? Or are there other things I need to check first?
Thanks!
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by JDubs
I noticed a lack of power today, and when I came to a stop I heard the fuel pump whining loudly.
Does this mean I just replace the fuel pump? Or are there other things I need to check first?
Thanks!
Does this mean I just replace the fuel pump? Or are there other things I need to check first?
Thanks!
that gasoline is essential to keeping it cool...
If it is that noticable when you are at a stop and idling, yeah, I would say its on its last legs and needs replacing...
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Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by Hamster Dance
My first guess, have you been keeping gas in your tank lately, after all, nothing is harsher on a fuel pump than when you run out of gas...
that gasoline is essential to keeping it cool...
that gasoline is essential to keeping it cool...
Second question.... do I get an aftermarket piece to prepare for future upgrades (car is mostly stock now), or run down to Autozone and get this pup fixed?
Teching In
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by JDubs
1st thing I thought of.... I always get gas shortly after it dips below 1/4. Ironically, I got gas today, and after about 15-20 miles is when I noticed the lack of power.
Second question.... do I get an aftermarket piece to prepare for future upgrades (car is mostly stock now), or run down to Autozone and get this pup fixed?
Second question.... do I get an aftermarket piece to prepare for future upgrades (car is mostly stock now), or run down to Autozone and get this pup fixed?
Walbro 255 lph for most applications with small mods...
With a little luck, you can find one easily for roughly $100...
I can most assure you, by going to the "stealership" you're gonna get reamed, and maybe AutoZone or Pepboys or Advance can be a gamble...
Only question I have for you my friend, is, WHOS GONNA PUT IT IN?
MUAHAHAHA!!!!
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Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by Hamster Dance
I'd be more than happy to find you a link to be more helpful, but I dont even know what your'e driving...
Jesse
2000 Camaro SS
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Teching In
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by JDubs
Wow, I just got her and already flipped off! I haven't yet created a signature, so this will do for now....
Jesse
2000 Camaro SS
Jesse
2000 Camaro SS
turned out he had like 5 ground shorts in his ignition wiring going to the
ECM that was preventing his car from starting...
then he found out his old lady was sleeping around on him...
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Staging Lane
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Since the initial problem this has happened...
So, in the morning I start the car and no problem. Then it starts whining after about 30 seconds, but not as loud. About a half mile in the SES light comes on (I find out later that it is P0155 which is a O2 sensor that has had intermittent SES codes already).
When I leave work that afternoon, no whine (and there has been none since). I get into it, and no power problems. Its been days and there is no whine and no power lag. Although I have heard a couple small backfires when I let off the accel. which I am sure is related.
I have no way of measuring my fuel pressure and I plan on replacing the fuel pump anyway. My questions are:
1) Is it usual for the pump to make noise and then go away?
2) Since it made the loud noise, that probably means its dying, right?
3) Is the backfire likely related to fuel delivery issues?
So, in the morning I start the car and no problem. Then it starts whining after about 30 seconds, but not as loud. About a half mile in the SES light comes on (I find out later that it is P0155 which is a O2 sensor that has had intermittent SES codes already).
When I leave work that afternoon, no whine (and there has been none since). I get into it, and no power problems. Its been days and there is no whine and no power lag. Although I have heard a couple small backfires when I let off the accel. which I am sure is related.
I have no way of measuring my fuel pressure and I plan on replacing the fuel pump anyway. My questions are:
1) Is it usual for the pump to make noise and then go away?
2) Since it made the loud noise, that probably means its dying, right?
3) Is the backfire likely related to fuel delivery issues?
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ya pump is gone. mine started the other day and got out and looked at my
gauges and there were at 15 on each rail and car kept falling
in open loop and car was getting very lean got home and pump
was screaming in tank.. did the trap door to replace mine.. dont get
caught up witha tow bill to, park it an replace it..
gauges and there were at 15 on each rail and car kept falling
in open loop and car was getting very lean got home and pump
was screaming in tank.. did the trap door to replace mine.. dont get
caught up witha tow bill to, park it an replace it..
Originally Posted by zrater
ya pump is gone. mine started the other day and got out and looked at my
gauges and there were at 15 on each rail and car kept falling
in open loop and car was getting very lean got home and pump
was screaming in tank.. did the trap door to replace mine.. dont get
caught up witha tow bill to, park it an replace it..
gauges and there were at 15 on each rail and car kept falling
in open loop and car was getting very lean got home and pump
was screaming in tank.. did the trap door to replace mine.. dont get
caught up witha tow bill to, park it an replace it..
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Staging Lane
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Well, the new pump is in and I don't seem to have any problems. It was a pain to get it done, but was worth it. I'm tired!
I used the Granatelli kit, which has a Walbro 255 pump in it, and a few other goodies to help get it in.
I used the Granatelli kit, which has a Walbro 255 pump in it, and a few other goodies to help get it in.
