RE: [DML] Re: Fuel pump Buzz/Hum and engine cutting out briefly

[Kevin Abato <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you all for your advice on this topic.  I was glad to not only see
that there was a ton of information provided, but also that others have had
the same issue.

Just to clarify:  Rob Grady did recently tell me at the DMA Spring Social
that I should look to replace the fuel filter soon (which was the only issue
he pointed out on my car after inspecting it) 

My car is a 5 speed manual transmission, and I was just below 1/2 tank of
fuel, and driving areas with many uphill climbs.   I do not have the heat
shield (yet) on my car.

I will look to replace the fuel filter, pickup hose, and put the heat shield
in place within the near to immediate future.

Kevin Abato
Vin# 16680
www.grenexmedia.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
David Teitelbaum
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:03 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: Fuel pump Buzz/Hum and engine cutting out briefly

When this happened how much fuel was still in the fuel tank? This symptom
usually indicates a problem in the fuel tank. Mostly noticeable when the
fuel level is low. Common reasons include a dirty fuel filter in the tank,
incorrectly installed parts, an old, soft pick-up hose than either collapses
under vacuum or kinks. The pick-up hose may also have a hole in it and is
sucking air when the level gets low. If the pump is noisy all the time (even
when the fuel tank is
full) the fuel pump is due to be replaced.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Kevin Abato <delorean@...> wrote:
>
> So, driving back from DCS on Sunday, my car lost power on the
highway 2-3
> quick times, then the engine kicked back in (almost like inertia
switch cut
> in/out 2-3 times real quick)
> 
> I traveled another 45 minutes, and it happened one more time about
10 miles
> from home.   I made it home, and noticed that my fuel pump was
> "Whining/buzzing/humming" quite a bit.   I have never heard this before.
> 
> Is this the overheating problem?  Do I need a new fuel pump?   What
kind of
> lifespan should I expect?
> Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
> 
> Kevin Abato
> Vin# 16680
> www.grenexmedia.com
> 

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