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Old 08-05-2009, 11:10 PM   #9
skeeter123
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Re: 2000 Alero stalls at highway speed

So, I'm guessing a big fat "zero" fuel pump pressure would indicate it's time to replace the fuel pump. Seriously, I would have thought that there'd be at least some pressure since I can hear the pump run for 3-4 seconds every time I turn the key on; but the needle doesn't even budge off the zero-line on the el-cheapo fuel pressure gauge I got for $16 at HarborFreight (yes, it came w/Schrader-valve attachment). Neither Autozone nor AdvanceAuto would loan/rent a fuel pressure gauge. "Zero" just doesn't seem possible to me, but I'm no expert. Doesn't the fuel pump run until it gets up to pressure and then stop? Why does it stop after 3-4 seconds if it isn't up to the right pressure? I really do hope that this is it; I'm going to get the fuel pump and replace it this weekend, using procedure posted by BNaylor on this forum (thanks)
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