Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:34:03 -0500
Reply-To: Greg Marshall <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Greg Marshall <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
Subject: Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
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Sorry I was unlcear,
afer the new to me used pump started to whine, I replaced it whith a brand
new one, which is still whining. If it is a vacuum problem, how long should
I have to run the van with the fuel filler cap off? I just tried that, let
it run for a minute or so and the pump was still whining, will it take longer
than that?
Greg.
John Rodgers wrote:
> Some applications of used equipment are penny wise, pound foolish.
>
> Installing a used fuel pump is like putting on a used water pump. Never
> do it. Consider how much that pump runs over time on the original
> vehicle. Look at the mileage of the original vehicle, and that will give
> you an idea about how long that pump has been running. Remember that
> fuel pumps run from the time the ignition switch is turned on,
> regardless of whether or not the vehicle moves. That means there is more
> fuel pump mileage than vehicle mileage. Every stop, every idle warmup,
> that pump is running and vehicle is not moving. Used fuel pumps, like
> used water pumps are a very bad idea. Pull that sucker and install a
> NEW one. Yes, they are expensive, but it's worth every nickle for peace
> of mind in the middle of the night going over Snoqualamie Pass!!!... or
> wherevever else you might be.
>
> Do the usual checks for debris in the line before you do it, however.
> And try running for a while without the fuel cap on tight, just to
> double check for any vacuum on the tank.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Greg Marshall wrote:
>
> >Hi folks..
> >
> >Here's the background situation.
> >
> >Had a new fuel tank put in the van in the fall, also put on a new to me
> >used pump, because mine packed up at about the same time th tank did.
> >Everything was running fine until Monday.
> >
> >Monday: Fuel pump started to whine and groan and van seemed starved.
> >
> >What I did: Replaced the pump, filter, pump connections, and short
> >sections of fuel line around the pump.
> >
> >New fuel pump seemed fine at first, but now is whining just like the old
> >one, and the van still seems starved.
> >
> >I really need some list wisdom on this one. I have to drive my van for
> >abot an hour a day to work and back, and it's scary on the highway when
> >it's not getting full power. Please help!
> >
> >Thank you list gurus.
> >
> >Greg.
> >82 Westy
> >
> >
> >
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