Aftermarket fuel pump
vjp64
10-11-2004, 11:07 AM
Can you install a aftermarket electric fuel pump out side of the tank,
imstead of replacing the one in the tank, considering the problems and the reliabiltiy factor? I just replaced the fuel pump in my Suburban,
but If it happens again I would like to triy a different pump. Maybe something more reliable. I keep hearing if you run the tanl below 1/4 the pump doesn't last. My wife drives the Suburban during the week and she always ride on E.
imstead of replacing the one in the tank, considering the problems and the reliabiltiy factor? I just replaced the fuel pump in my Suburban,
but If it happens again I would like to triy a different pump. Maybe something more reliable. I keep hearing if you run the tanl below 1/4 the pump doesn't last. My wife drives the Suburban during the week and she always ride on E.
gregory914
10-12-2004, 09:15 AM
Can you install a aftermarket electric fuel pump out side of the tank,
imstead of replacing the one in the tank, considering the problems and the reliabiltiy factor? I just replaced the fuel pump in my Suburban,
but If it happens again I would like to triy a different pump. Maybe something more reliable. I keep hearing if you run the tanl below 1/4 the pump doesn't last. My wife drives the Suburban during the week and she always ride on E.
I don't think that would work without changing your entire fuel sending unit and maybe the tank.(not worth it)
Take a minute and read my posting "Suburban fuel pump" and then tell your wife to pretend the tank is empty when she's down to a half. And I know it hurts every time you top it off with 40 gallons at $2 plus per gallon. However it should save you a lot future grief.
imstead of replacing the one in the tank, considering the problems and the reliabiltiy factor? I just replaced the fuel pump in my Suburban,
but If it happens again I would like to triy a different pump. Maybe something more reliable. I keep hearing if you run the tanl below 1/4 the pump doesn't last. My wife drives the Suburban during the week and she always ride on E.
I don't think that would work without changing your entire fuel sending unit and maybe the tank.(not worth it)
Take a minute and read my posting "Suburban fuel pump" and then tell your wife to pretend the tank is empty when she's down to a half. And I know it hurts every time you top it off with 40 gallons at $2 plus per gallon. However it should save you a lot future grief.
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