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Date:         Fri, 4 Aug 2000 13:28:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pump Whine in S. Dakota
Comments: To: Westywoman <westywoman@mac.com>
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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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