I would try replacing the fuel filter(s) first. Many times that has cured a
noisy pump, in my experience.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

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> I write on behalf of my brother, Tony Mourkas, who called me tonight to
> report a whine from his fuel pump.  He is on his way to a bicycling event
> South Dakota which starts Saturday evening, and from there, his wife Anne
> will be driving the Sag-wagon for a week or so.  He wants to know:
>
> How long can they let the fuel pump whine before it quits?  Any advice for
a
> van on the road with this problem?  They are near Mt. Rushmore, if anyone
> has a suggestion for either a shipping address for parts or for a Vanagon
> mechanic.  Napa Auto Parts did not have what they need in stock and it was
> mucho $$$.