Noisy fuel pumps can also be caused by a restricted outlet in the fuel tank. Rusty tanks will cause this.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: RoseFamily <RoseFamily@RCN.COM>
Date: Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:19 pm
Subject: Re: Noisy fuel pump

> Thanks everyone for the responses.
>
> Looks like I'll examine the fuel filter and carry an extra fuel pump.
>
> David
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Joseph Fortino
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 6:29 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Noisy fuel pump
> >
> > hello all,
> >
> > I live in las vegas and we are in the " dead of heat type of
> year " man
> > after my wife picked
> > me up in 115F my fuel pump was buzzin so hard it was like having
> a heart
> > attack, let the van
> > cool after have dinner out and wham it was good again. super
> super hot
> > temps cause issues
> > then again i need to replace my fuel filter also. I really
> thought i was
> > going to be KIA.
> >
> > how does one keep a fuel pump from over heating hmmm, no such
> luck? ANY
> > ideas are
> > nice.
> >
> > Joe
> > 85gl no a/c 115F burning down da house. awk still keeping it
> real since
> > 1965.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> > Sent: Jul 13, 2005 6:57 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Noisy fuel pump
> >
> > It's a trade off.
> > Buy a spare fuel pump or be ready for a tow job and a fuel pump.
> > Some pumps make more noise than others and still have lots of
> life left in
> > them.
> > You should be sure that you have 32 PSI at the fuel rail check
> port and be
> > sure that the return line to and from your regulator isn't
> plugged or
> > restricted.
> > Other than that it's just a matter of spend now or wait and see.
> >
> > 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
>