possible fuel pump problem - Page 2

Morley · #16 10-24-2005, 11:31 AM

A shop is going to hit you for about $500 for a pump R & R. While in there replace the strainer "sock", pulsator and the seal for the pump access panel.

SG007 · #17 10-24-2005, 01:24 PM

ok. yeah screw paying all that for maybe $100 worth of parts. thanks.

AFI 05 · #18 10-24-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SG007

AFI, how much did it run you? I have to bring it to a shop because I can't do it myself. Even the redneck way (cutting through the floor pan) I can't do. I can't even get it running to drive it the half mile to my shop.....UGH. I'm probably going to have to tow it.

uhh the fuel pump cost me around $75 at auto zone and you HAVE to buy the strainer as well that goes attached to the pump or else it will void the warranty they give you. Well, i never even asked for it but the guy gave it to me anyway so i bought it.. the strainer is like 4 bucks and I did the work myself (which was a real task). You have to remove one of the crossmembers, the muffler and tailpipes, heat guards and then you have to struggle to get the tank out cause the pipe that goes from where you pump the gas is attached to it so you have to manuever it around. I suggest if your gonna do it, take out the gas.. cause your gonna need to mess around with the tank in order to get it out.

Xenostalgia · #19 10-24-2005, 02:55 PM

75$?

I paid 600$ for a 4th gen brand new from GM... but I was in a pickle and had to be done... they go for about 400 if you find outlets etc

SG007 · #20 10-24-2005, 03:05 PM

whats the best way to get my gas out? does the hose idea work? i filled the tank earlier that day, before it died. i have GREAT timing....lol

Matt365 · #21 10-24-2005, 05:12 PM

siphon it out....

Xenostalgia · #22 10-24-2005, 05:18 PM

Yeah suck on a hose, get a big barrel, when you see the gas let it come out and try not to get it in your mouth, it sucks

wrightz28 · #23 10-25-2005, 11:20 AM

Maybe I missed it in the middle of all the kidding around, but ahve we verfied the pump is indeed 'dead'?

SG007 · #24 10-25-2005, 04:46 PM

well, I can't hear anything prime when I turn the key. i'm going to replace the relay first, before i start tearing the back end apart, but...i can't see naything that could be the culprit besides the fuel pump.

wrightz28 · #25 10-26-2005, 08:48 AM

yeah, definately keep it simple before you start going after the tank itself. usually the pumps will just die without any warning aside from being a little bit on the noisier side prior to their demise.

I'd definately do some checking around of the little things first like the relay, fuses and oil pressure switch connection. My pump dosen't prime that loud either, when I wasn't certain, I had to take the filler cap off and listen through there.

SG007 · #26 10-26-2005, 10:49 AM

Will it prime even if I don't actually turn the car ON? I guess I should have someone else do and stick my ear in there. I just went last night to Advance and they didn't have the relay in stock, so then I had to go to Autozone WHICH I HATE, and they didn't even have the part in their COMPUTER! This whole electric-in-tank setup really sucks.

AFI 05 · #27 10-26-2005, 11:04 AM

yes, when you move the key up to "on" but your not really cranking up the engine, you should hear the pump. it goes for like two or three seconds.. then it goes quiet until you actually crank it up

SG007 · #28 10-26-2005, 11:47 AM

I reeeeeeeally hope it's the freaking relay.

AFI 05 · #29 10-27-2005, 03:22 PM

I reeeeeeeally hope its your freakin relay too.. good luck

Matt365 · #30 10-27-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenostalgia

Yeah suck on a hose, let it come out and try not to get it in your mouth, it sucks

ummm

that kinda input was not needed her xeno.. Im sure if sg needed that kinda advice she woulda asked someone besides you.

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