Fuel Pump: How Often Should This Be Replaced?
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Fuel Pump: How Often Should This Be Replaced?
As a matter of preventative maintenance, how often should our fuel pumps/socks be replaced? Is this mileage, time-related, or both?
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Good question, I'd just say change it whenever you need to change the fuel pump.I don't think I've ever read where it was considered a scheduled maintenance item.And quite honestly, with 103,600 on my 87, I'm not sure anyone ever even replaced the fuel pump prior to my ownership-at least it looked original.
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Originally Posted by bradvette
Is this mileage, time-related, or both?
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Anyone have a PN on the sock? I know my 89 has a newer pump, but judging by the way the former owner repaired other items I doubt the sock was replaced unless the pump came with it..
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From: El Paso Texas
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
On the other hand, sometimes they don't give warning.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Anyone have a PN on the sock? I know my 89 has a newer pump, but judging by the way the former owner repaired other items I doubt the sock was replaced unless the pump came with it..
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Any autozone will be able to find the sock piece for you, and have it at a descent price.
I replaced the fuel pump in my vette last summer, it only had 70,000 miles on it- but was making a lot of noise.
I just replaced theone in my Cavalier this winter- that had 220,000 mileson it.
I replaced the fuel pump in my vette last summer, it only had 70,000 miles on it- but was making a lot of noise.
I just replaced theone in my Cavalier this winter- that had 220,000 mileson it.
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The fuel pump in my '88 failed in mid 2000 with about 97k miles on the clock; the sock was nearly disintegrated.
A few weeks ago I replaced the pump & sock, with 149k miles on the clock and the sock was only slightly discolored but in tact.
I picked up the pump and the sock from a local AC Delco dealer.
A few weeks ago I replaced the pump & sock, with 149k miles on the clock and the sock was only slightly discolored but in tact.
I picked up the pump and the sock from a local AC Delco dealer.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Anyone have a PN on the sock? I know my 89 has a newer pump, but judging by the way the former owner repaired other items I doubt the sock was replaced unless the pump came with it..
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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The fuel filter is really the one that should be replaced at some interval. If you consitently run the fuel tank to near empty, the filter will eventually clog up and restrict flow.
It's sort of a PITA to replace but probably worth doing every couple of years as the filter is not terribly expensive at around $12 or so. AC-Delco GF481 is the correct filter.
It's sort of a PITA to replace but probably worth doing every couple of years as the filter is not terribly expensive at around $12 or so. AC-Delco GF481 is the correct filter.
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From: The Colony Tx
Originally Posted by Pete K
Usually raining as well.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Originally Posted by aj1988
Your forgot to mention the middle of the night, middle of BFE, raining or temp about - 50 with a 100 mph wind blowing. Oh, sorry that is only the panhandle of Texas.
My optispark started giving me problems in the Texas panhandle with weather conditions about like you describe. It was not a good feeling! Fortunately I was able to make it to a motel in a small town, and the car ran fine and got me home (400 miles) the next day.
