 '74 914 1.8 Fuel Pump going out? |
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| auto_cran |
 May 26 2018, 08:53 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 12-February 12 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 14,123 Region Association: None  |
Long time 914 owner and lurker here...
Car is a '74 914 1.8 - all stock (original FI) - the fuel pump has been relocated to the front. Took the car out to a friends house to day - car drove fine but as I reached my destination, I noticed a hum noise. Didn't think much of it. About 2 hours later on the drive home, driving at speed (30-40 mph was fine), but every time I approached a red light (let off the gas) - the engine died. Started right back, idled fine, ran. By the time I got home, that hum I had notice earlier was very loud - and I realized it was coming from the front of the car (fuel pump). Car barely idled and barely got it in the garage. Tired and late, I left it at that. My initial thought is my fuel pump is shot. What do you think? And if it is my fuel pump - where do I get a replacement? Quickly looked on Pelican's and didn't see one listed. thanks in advance! Chris |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 26 2018, 09:24 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
clean or replace filter.
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| StarBear |
May 27 2018, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,886 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States 
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Yep; try fuel filter. Other (much more painful) is the sock filter in the bottom of the fuel tank. Yes - replacement parts are getting harder to find, but try other sources; they're available (but not always useful....)
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| auto_cran |
May 27 2018, 09:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 12-February 12 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 14,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys - will examine the filter first. Simple enough.
I guess I didn't think of that due to noise the pump was making. Typically I never hear the pump - but man, it was making all kinds of noises! Anyways - I'll check the filter and report back. Chris |
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| jim_hoyland |
Dec 1 2018, 10:48 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,302 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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What caused the humm....,,,,,
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 1 2018, 12:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,866 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I agree, AND the strainer sock!
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ May 26 2018, 08:24 PM)  clean or replace filter. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 1 2018, 12:14 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Yes. Please add a follow up, so someone else might benefit from the experience. Thank you @auto_cran
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| SirAndy |
Dec 1 2018, 12:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Dec 1 2018, 08:48 AM) What caused the humm....,,,,, If the fuel filter gets clogged, the pump doesn't get enough fuel which in turn makes the pump get louder. It's pretty bad for a pump to run dry, they use the fuel to cool the pumps internals. If it runs on fumes for too long, it will eventually seize. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 1 2018, 01:58 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Andy said it right!
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