Fuel pump making noises (I think), Should I replace ASAP? |
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Fuel pump making noises (I think), Should I replace ASAP? |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 28 2021, 06:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a '73 2.0 (the fuel pump was relocated to the front by the PO).
Lately I've been hearing some noises coming from behind dash/frunk area. It sounds like a pulsating strained noise (almost sounds like a duck). The noise isn't constant. I don't recall hearing it when I start up, but I definitely hear it when I pull up to a red light or get off the highway. I feel like I've narrowed it down to the fuel pump because there's nothing else on when I hear the noise (fresh air box or heat fan in rear). My question(s): Do fuel pumps make noises like this before they're about to die? Could it be something else? Here are some pics ... Attached thumbnail(s) |
914Sixer |
Nov 28 2021, 06:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,876 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Make sure your hoses are not bent or kinked. Is your fuel filter and tank filters good? Please change out the hose clamp in the 2nd picture to same style as in last picture. ONLY use band clamp, NEVER worm gear clamp on fuel line as it cuts into the hose.
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 30 2021, 03:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Make sure your hoses are not bent or kinked. Is your fuel filter and tank filters good? Please change out the hose clamp in the 2nd picture to same style as in last picture. ONLY use band clamp, NEVER worm gear clamp on fuel line as it cuts into the hose. I did not see any kinks in hoses. I did not see a fuel filter on any of the hoses, but the cutout only provides a limited view. How do I get into that area for a better view? So do I have to pull the gas tank to see that full cavity? Good suggestion on replacing the worm clamps. What’s the best place to get band clamps? Do chain auto parts stores like an Advanced Autoparts stock them? |
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