[DML] Re: Fuel Pump "Buzz"

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If the suction hose, aka pick-up, hose gets soft and kinks or
collapses under the vacuum the pump will get noisy. More prone to do
it when the fuel tank is 1/2 or less. The pump will also start making
noise before it dies. IMHO if the hose does cut off the fuel and the
pump starts getting noisy it wears the pump out much faster because
the fuel lubricates and cools the pump. When the pump can't get enough
fuel it overheats, wears faster, and then dies. Pull the pump. If the
hose is mushy either put a spring inside it or replace it.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "dadoc2791" <gekko@...> wrote:
>
> The other day I noticed that my fuel pump has begun making noise - a 
> Buzzing sound, about 3-5 times as loud as it normally does when 
> running.  I found today that when cold, it's completely quiet.  After 
> being driven about 1-1½ hours, it begins getting louder.  The engine 
> runs perfectly at any speed so I know the pump is delivering ample fuel 
> and pressure but I'm concerned about it.  I've ordered a new pump from 
> John Hervey and figure I'll keep this one as back-stock, in case it's 
> needed in a hurry at some later date.
> 
> Any ideas on what might cause this added noise to a pump that otherwise 
> seems to be operating perfectly?
> 
> Craig Werner
> 07181
>




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