keycool1

I have a 1995 Z28 Camaro LT1, it was running fine, until I let it sit up for about 8 months. Now the fuel pump wont make a sound or come on. I even tried applying voltage directly to the wire next to the ECM that bypasses the relays.
My question is can sitting up for 8 months without starting the car kill the fuel pump? Thanks for any ideas.

RamAir95TA

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When it sat, how much fuel was in the tank?

robsquikz28

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x2 with Joe. ALso did it have power and ground to the pump? DId it do anything when you applied power?

keycool1

maby one fourth a tank, not to much

keycool1

did not do anything

keycool1

yes it had power and groung

robsquikz28

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With that little fuel it definately could have destroyed the pump. Id say its time for a new one.

keycool1

will they just lock up?

RamAir95TA

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When they are low on fuel, the pump is exposed. If left exposed for too long, the internals of the pump can start to oxidize and rust, resulting in failure.

keycool1

ok thanks for the info, I got 200,000 miles out of that pump so I might go back stock.