I would try replacing the fuel filter(s) first. Many times that has cured a noisy pump, in my experience. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- > I write on behalf of my brother, Tony Mourkas, who called me tonight to > report a whine from his fuel pump. He is on his way to a bicycling event > South Dakota which starts Saturday evening, and from there, his wife Anne > will be driving the Sag-wagon for a week or so. He wants to know: > > How long can they let the fuel pump whine before it quits? Any advice for a > van on the road with this problem? They are near Mt. Rushmore, if anyone > has a suggestion for either a shipping address for parts or for a Vanagon > mechanic. Napa Auto Parts did not have what they need in stock and it was > mucho $$$. |
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