fuel pump questions?

Big Bopper · 11-11-2002, 09:51 PM

Will a fuel pump hum and sound like it's working when it's not? My car won't start! Thought it was a fuel pump relay problem,but it's not looking to be that easy!
Just wondering.....
Thanks eh Big Bopper.

chris91LX · 11-12-2002, 09:15 AM

Edit:

Sorry, misread the question.

PKRWUD · 11-12-2002, 09:32 AM

To answer your question, yes, the pump can be bad even if you can still hear it. It can also be a crack in the in-tank tube, so that the pump can't build up pressure, the engine won't start, but the pump makes noise.

11-11-2002, 09:51 PM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	fuel pump questions? Will a fuel pump hum and sound like it's working when it's not? My car won't start! Thought it was a fuel pump relay problem,but it's not looking to be that easy! Just wondering..... Thanks eh Big Bopper. __________________ 90' GT Drop-top, 88' 302,pulleys,full flowmasters (turndowns),Ported stock Intakes,twin flex-a-lites,Pro-5.0,3.55's,short belt,elctric water pump,timing bumped,taylor leads.(headers soon!)

11-12-2002, 09:15 AM	#2
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11-12-2002, 09:32 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	To answer your question, yes, the pump can be bad even if you can still hear it. It can also be a crack in the in-tank tube, so that the pump can't build up pressure, the engine won't start, but the pump makes noise. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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