does this sound like a dirty fuel filter?
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fuel filter is cheap and easy to change if you suspect you have an issue with it you should change it.![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs087.ash2/37709_1496343495965_1455423454_1347900_1992996_n.jpg)
thats what came out of my filter.
taking the axle out and changing the pump isnt the hard. we did it in all of about 6 hours we did in in about 2 3 hour clips. while it was out i painted the axle and changed the seals and fluid.
i dont blame you for not wanting to cut a hole in your car i wouldn't do it to mine either.
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thats what came out of my filter.
taking the axle out and changing the pump isnt the hard. we did it in all of about 6 hours we did in in about 2 3 hour clips. while it was out i painted the axle and changed the seals and fluid.
i dont blame you for not wanting to cut a hole in your car i wouldn't do it to mine either.
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For the price of the fuel system cleaner you could have bought a new fuel filter and changed it yourself in 30min. I also don't like the idea of cutting a hole in my floor. And right now the only thing keeping my gas tank in is 2 straps... so I am debating on upgrading the pump while everything's off..
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Get a fuel pressure gauge. That will tell you if it is a fuel pressure problem. Take the vacuum line off the FPR and check pressure. Pressure should be between 42 and 45lbs. I think GM states 43.5. Tape it to the windshield w/out vacuum line running to FPR and do a few quick WOT blips to see if pressure drops. If it does in any way then the fuel pump is going bad.