Just wanted to follow up and let everyone know that I changed the fuel filter and the buzzing of the pump went away. Hopefully there is no permanent damage to the pump. I plan on getting an extra one, which was suggested by a couple of listers. Thanks! Steve 85 Westy
Thanks.... I'll check it out. > -----Original Message----- > From: David > Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 9:24 AM > To: Steve Laurenzano > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 85 Westy Fuel Pump buzzing > > At 09:19 AM 3/30/2002, Steve Laurenzano wrote: > >The fuel pump on my 85 is making a buzzing sound. Is this a sign that it > is > >at death's door? > > It's usually a sign that your filter is clogged -- at least if there's a > filter on the upstream side. > > david > > > -- > David > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" > '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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