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Date:         Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:11:42 -0400
Reply-To:     RoseFamily <RoseFamily@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         RoseFamily <RoseFamily@RCN.COM>
Organization: The Rose Family
Subject:      Noisy fuel pump
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Hi All,

I have a 1987 Vanagon with a fuel pump that is making a fairly loud (you can hear it from inside the van) buzzing sound. I replaced the pump and filter about a year ago, but we have driven the van very little in that year - it basically sat in an open garage throughout the winter ( New England - cold and wet ).

After I replaced the pump it worked without any noise that I noticed. Usually, when we start up the van the pump is quiet, but the noise comes on after driving a bit.

We just got back from a small trip ( about 400 miles ). The van ran well, but the pump was noisy. I am kind of nervous about taking the van on another trip.

So, my questions are...

Is this noise a sign of the fuel pump dying, or are these things sometimes noisy? i.e. should I replace it again?

Does sitting unused for months affect the fuel pump? If so, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again.

I have a problem with the expansion tank and need to install a kit to replace the hoses, etc. Is there any way that this could affect the fuel pump ( perhaps back pressure, but that seems unlikely ).

Thanks.

David


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