Fuel issue
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Center TX
Fuel issue
I have a strange problem with on my 97 C5. It runs out of gas when the gauge shows 1/2 tank, but it only takes 7 or 8 gallons to get it back to Full on the gauge. Not sure whats going on here. Any ideas? Thanks!
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Center TX
Thanks wrmiles. I was afraid of that. Dealer only I assume? Which means it cost at least twice what it's worth. O-well, guess I'll have to live on the left tank only for awhile.................
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Center TX
Thanks everyone!
Anyone happen to have a part #? The Rock Auto web site seems to only show pumps for the left tank. Also what is the part called? I've been searching the Internet for siphon jet pump and coming up empty.
Anyone happen to have a part #? The Rock Auto web site seems to only show pumps for the left tank. Also what is the part called? I've been searching the Internet for siphon jet pump and coming up empty.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Please post the actual part number you ordered.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 478
From: OK
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 478
From: OK
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 67
Likes: 10
FYI on jet pump side.
I have a 98 and had the same problem.
I took the assembly out of my tank and used a pencil eraser (after it dried) to clean the traces on the fuel level sender.
I took the ends off the fuel jet and inspected it with a magnifying glass and discovered a small spec of something occluding most of the jet. Used a single stand of small copper wire (it is a freaking tiny hole) to clean the jet out then washed the jet with carb cleaner. Been working like a champ for 2 years now.
The only annoying part is Chevy did not use common bolts to hold the sender. They use this weird oblong looking head on the bolts. I took a small crescent wrench and did them 1 turn at a time the hard way.
I then went to Ace Hardware and got normal bolts and put those in when I put it all back together. There are alignment marks on the sender, gasket and tank so you don't need to worry about putting it back in the orientation.
Last bit of advice, if you can't get high detergent fuel, put 1 bottle of Techron concentrate in every 3rd gas fill. Has worked great for me.
Dan...
I took the assembly out of my tank and used a pencil eraser (after it dried) to clean the traces on the fuel level sender.
I took the ends off the fuel jet and inspected it with a magnifying glass and discovered a small spec of something occluding most of the jet. Used a single stand of small copper wire (it is a freaking tiny hole) to clean the jet out then washed the jet with carb cleaner. Been working like a champ for 2 years now.
The only annoying part is Chevy did not use common bolts to hold the sender. They use this weird oblong looking head on the bolts. I took a small crescent wrench and did them 1 turn at a time the hard way.
I then went to Ace Hardware and got normal bolts and put those in when I put it all back together. There are alignment marks on the sender, gasket and tank so you don't need to worry about putting it back in the orientation.
Last bit of advice, if you can't get high detergent fuel, put 1 bottle of Techron concentrate in every 3rd gas fill. Has worked great for me.
Dan...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,800
Likes: 456
From: USA
fuel pump
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 478
From: OK
I have a 98 and had the same problem.
I took the assembly out of my tank and used a pencil eraser (after it dried) to clean the traces on the fuel level sender.
I took the ends off the fuel jet and inspected it with a magnifying glass and discovered a small spec of something occluding most of the jet. Used a single stand of small copper wire (it is a freaking tiny hole) to clean the jet out then washed the jet with carb cleaner. Been working like a champ for 2 years now.
The only annoying part is Chevy did not use common bolts to hold the sender. They use this weird oblong looking head on the bolts. I took a small crescent wrench and did them 1 turn at a time the hard way.
I then went to Ace Hardware and got normal bolts and put those in when I put it all back together. There are alignment marks on the sender, gasket and tank so you don't need to worry about putting it back in the orientation.
Last bit of advice, if you can't get high detergent fuel, put 1 bottle of Techron concentrate in every 3rd gas fill. Has worked great for me.
Dan...
I took the assembly out of my tank and used a pencil eraser (after it dried) to clean the traces on the fuel level sender.
I took the ends off the fuel jet and inspected it with a magnifying glass and discovered a small spec of something occluding most of the jet. Used a single stand of small copper wire (it is a freaking tiny hole) to clean the jet out then washed the jet with carb cleaner. Been working like a champ for 2 years now.
The only annoying part is Chevy did not use common bolts to hold the sender. They use this weird oblong looking head on the bolts. I took a small crescent wrench and did them 1 turn at a time the hard way.
I then went to Ace Hardware and got normal bolts and put those in when I put it all back together. There are alignment marks on the sender, gasket and tank so you don't need to worry about putting it back in the orientation.
Last bit of advice, if you can't get high detergent fuel, put 1 bottle of Techron concentrate in every 3rd gas fill. Has worked great for me.
Dan...
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 36,836
Likes: 243
From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Every time I see your user name I think it's some Star Wars Fighter Pilot... but, it's just a Texan driving an old C5 beater....
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Center TX