http://www.ackits.com/
Don't get taken to the cleaners these guys have the right prices.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "RoseFamily" <RoseFamily@RCN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:11 AM
Subject: Noisy fuel pump

> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I have a 1987 Vanagon with a fuel pump that is making a fairly loud (you
can
> hear it from inside the van) buzzing sound.  I replaced the pump and
filter
> about a year ago, but we have driven the van very little in that year - it
> basically sat in an open garage throughout the winter ( New England - cold
> and wet ).
>
>
>
> After I replaced the pump it worked without any noise that I noticed.
> Usually, when we start up the van the pump is quiet, but the noise comes
on
> after driving a bit.
>
>
>
> We just got back from a small trip ( about 400 miles ).  The van ran well,
> but the pump was noisy.  I am kind of nervous about taking the van on
> another trip.
>
>
>
> So, my questions are...
>
>
>
> Is this noise a sign of the fuel pump dying, or are these things sometimes
> noisy? i.e. should I replace it again?
>
> Does sitting unused for months affect the fuel pump?  If so, is there
> anything I can do to prevent this from happening again.
>
> I have a problem with the expansion tank and need to install a kit to
> replace the hoses, etc.  Is there any way that this could affect the fuel
> pump ( perhaps back pressure, but that seems unlikely ).
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> David