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Subject:Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Mon, 18 Dec 2000 09:45:27 -0500

>I'm a new Vanagon owner and am concerned about my ability at hearing the fuel
pump buzzing away while sitting at >stop lights etc. It is a relativly new pump.
Do all vanagons do this

   A noisy fuel pump can be a sign that your fuel filter needs replacing.
Replace your fuel filter --- if the noise doesn't go away your fuel pump
is on the way out even though it is currently performing to spec. If it is
the fuel pump --- shop for and buy the replacement now and either swap it or
carry it with you for when the old one goes. If you're stuck in a remote area
2700 miles from home you can end up paying a ridiculous price for a fuel pump
and be pathetically grateful to get one at all --- don't ask me how I know
this.......

Cheers,
Doug Alcock
'84 Westy (with the world's most expensive fuel pump)
Toronto, Canada

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