question about fuel pump filter
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question about fuel pump filter
I removed my fuel pump last night to inspect the low pressure filter and am wondering about its condition - I don't really know what a bad one looks like.
It had the occasional black spec all over it, and held gas for a few moments while I removed it. The fuel pump looked brand new. Is a bad one just caked with crap? or could a decent looking one be bad?
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It had the occasional black spec all over it, and held gas for a few moments while I removed it. The fuel pump looked brand new. Is a bad one just caked with crap? or could a decent looking one be bad?
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One of my cars would die on hard left turns. The problem turned out to be the strainer/filter on the fuel pump itself. It looked clean. No black spots, no rust, no crub. When I took the pump out I noticed the filter held the fuel, and held the fuel, and held the fuel, and held the fuel....forever. Barely dripped out. Varnish is the word I think that fits. I put it in Acetone for the night and blew it out with an air hose. Reinstalled it. Never had the problem since. It probably would have been cheaper to buy a new one.
Answer: a clear varnish that you won't notice. If your is draining in a few moments, then I doubt you have a bad/dirty/varnised up one.
Answer: a clear varnish that you won't notice. If your is draining in a few moments, then I doubt you have a bad/dirty/varnised up one.
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I couldn't get mine to seperate from the pump.
The filter retaining screw was way too tight, so I just cleaned it with "carb cleaner".
Here is the write up
The filter retaining screw was way too tight, so I just cleaned it with "carb cleaner".
Here is the write up
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????
Originally posted by kick7ca
just ordered a new one from the dealership, $20 CDN, no big deal. thanks
just ordered a new one from the dealership, $20 CDN, no big deal. thanks
How often should they be changed?
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there is a "sock" at the bottom of the fuel pump where it sucks up gas (in addition to the filter under driver's feet). It can get gunged up in time I guess. Real easy to replace, just put your cigarette out first. Don't know how often to change, but a good idea to check.
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