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FuEl PuMp.. . ???
My 1995 SVX [202,000 miles] wouldn't start (firing on 1 or 2 cylinders?) after buying groceries (fortunately close to home). After trying to guess diagnosis, I decided to disconnect fuel line at filter, to see if there was fuel pressure. There was no fuel coming out. After towing home, I checked relay under dash. It was clicking, appeared to be working (?). I then took out back seat, hoping that I wouldn't need a new fuel pump. Not only is it expensive, but looks like it may be impossible (certainly difficult) for me to install (based on sketchy repair manual info). I disconnected the fuel pump harness, checked 5 terminals for voltage.. and found 12 V at 2 of the terminals. SO, it seemed I needed a new pump. However, I re-connected the harness to the connector on the fuel tank cap.. . AND the pump then worked! I removed the harness again, sprayed it with electrical lube spray.. and reconnected. It continued to work!
Should I use this car, waiting for the problem to recur much later?.. . OR should I plan to replace the fuel pump right away? Is there any experience with this out there.. . ??? Please help if possible.. Thanks, Jim P.S. Can a regular home mechanic do this? Is it really as difficult to replace as it appears?
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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Re: FuEl PuMp.. . ???
If I get a new fuel pump, which one: The OEM subaruparts.com for $294 + S/H or one of the many OE replacement pumps on Ebay or ??? I know some are noisey.. . Is there a quiet/high-flow one that's good + cheap? How about the "Tre" and "High Flow" brands they show on Ebay. . ?
Please give any advice.. . I need to order quick.. . Or just put back together as-is and hope it keeps working (?)! Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! Last edited by James Scott; 04-19-2010 at 10:32 AM. |
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