Buzzing Fuel Pump- Time?

[Kent McLean]

Kerry Griffith wrote:
> I just noticed a fairly loud buzzing from the fuel pump today, and 
> while I realize it's the death knell, I wonder if folks have experience 
> with how long the pump tends to last after it begins to howl?

Fuel pumps are odd critters.  Some people report having noisy
fuel pumps for 1000s of miles and years.  Others report quick 
deaths.  My feeling is that a soft noise or hum may be normal,
but if the pump has been quiet and then suddenly starts howling,
it isn't long for this world.  I wouldn't plan any long trips 
if it were howling, but a quiet hum wouldn't bother me (too much).
Since yours is a loud buzz, I'd change it out ASAP.

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke