would a clogged filter be holding to much gas? what do i look for
build up coming out, in the past the filter would hold alot of fuel
but i never saw anything dirty drop out, my fuel lines are newish
this is like the 3rd filter with this pump. hmmmm i will check the gas flow from the tank to see if any crap comes out.

has anyone ever heard the fuel pump make a slight grind while running?
like a gear is slipping not a steady buzzzzzz.

thanks all your help is great. the bad part is it happend to my wife
on the hwy :( she handled it well.

Joe
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doktor Tim [mailto:doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
>
> A clogged filter or restriction from the tank will over stress a pump and
> kill it fast. Verify a clean filter and free gravity flow from the tank
> before installing a new pump. Also, if the tank is not vented properly, it
> will build a vacuum and add stress as well.
>
> At 10:01 PM 08/20/2003, you wrote:
>
> >well seem my 2 year old fuel pump might have died, right after i get things
> >running good things blows up on me. ahh life. anyway seems i crank it over
> >and it does'nt start funny thing is my pump is making a buzz but then quits
> >and before i could hear a little grind while it was running.
> >
> >any help?? I have spark, but have a strong gas smell near the pump could this
> >have gone bad in such a short time?
> >
> >Thanks much
> >Joe
>