Trust Issues, Can I trust it? Options

[sdoolin]

Went to start the 914 a couple of days ago and noticed that the fuel pump sounded a little weak, didn't seem to run consistently when key turned. Car started, then died (as if it ran out of gas). Then would not start again. Cranked, but would not fire.

Luckily it was in the barn and not far away from home.

Went to push it out of the way last night (to get it on the lift) and it started right up. Damnit! I'd rather it stayed broken. It starts consistently now - even though the fuel pump still sounds weak.

So now I can't trust it to drive it anywhere for fear it'll not start somewhere far away.

Gonna check/replace the fuel pump and filter. Any other thoughts from the collective knowledge base?

[chandler1969]

I feel your pain. Drove mine to work this morning, about 45 minute drive. Had to stop at McDonalds for a sweet tea cause thats how we roll in the south.

Went out to lunch and back to work.

Then headed home after work but needed to stop at the store. Thats about a 45 minute drive. Weather - sunny and low 80s. I was in the store for about 30 minutes. The car ran great all day. It does on occasion stumble in de-acceleration. I dont know if that is important information or not. When I went to start the car to get home, it started then died. Started then died. Did this several times until it started acting like it didnt want to fire at all.

I got a ride home and let the car sit. Went back after about an hour or so. I used some starter fluid. The car fired up and ran for about 10 seconds then died. After several failures of starting, I decided to get it towed home.

This is a 74 with a 2.0. I will try to start the again in the morning and go from there.

I need to check the fuel pump. I dont even know where it is. I rememer my 75 1.8, the fuel pump was in the front trunk and I could hear come when I turn the key. This one I assume is still in the engine compartment.