Fuel Pump Life
eaglebreath
06-11-2009, 08:57 PM
IF your wondering why I been on this forum so much ,I just got my car back from my son who had it for four years at college........now I need to fix it.
I need to install a new fuel sending unit. While I am in the tank is it wise to install a new fuel pump? How long do the normally last ? This is the original one and it seems pretty strong (47-49 psi). It has 90k miles.
What would you do??
thanks
97 lesabre
I need to install a new fuel sending unit. While I am in the tank is it wise to install a new fuel pump? How long do the normally last ? This is the original one and it seems pretty strong (47-49 psi). It has 90k miles.
What would you do??
thanks
97 lesabre
HotZ28
06-11-2009, 09:09 PM
Well if it is any consolation to you, I had the OEM pump in my 93 LeSabre @ 235K, when I sold it. Of course I never let the fuel level drop below 1/4 tank. Running on empty is what usually kills the pump. With the pressure you have, I would just replace the sending unit and forget about the pump.
C man
06-12-2009, 02:52 PM
I'm at 154k on my original as far as I know and its showing no signs of problems.
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