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Subject:Re: Bosch or Hella Fuel Pump?
From:John Philcox
Date:Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:11:15 -0500

On Tuesday, March 27, 2001 7:38 AM, Brian Doss wrote:
>My fuel pump has been making a noise like there is a giant bumble bee
trapped
>inside it. A friend told me this means imminent failure. Any feedback? Our
>vendor friends sell a Bosch unit and a Hella/Piersburg unit. Any
>difference... besides $10.00 price?

Brian,
Before replacing the fuel pump, be sure you check fuel pressure and flow.
My pump made the bumble bee sound when the fuel pressure regulator went bad.
John Philcox
'85 GL
Newport, RI