Fuel pump Question

[Phil Rose]

At 11:14 AM -0500 1/9/06, Feelstranger wrote:
>hey folks,
>From what I gather, a 91 wagon may have one of two different size fuel
>pumps, correct?

There was only one style of pump as original equipment. Replacement 
pumps now come on two styles--the newer style being slimmer (60 mm 
dia.) and requiring an "adapter" to fit correctly.

The loud buzzing is a symptom commonly experienced with the older 
style pumps. I actually haven't heard about any "new-style" 
replacement pumps getting noisy and failing, although I'm sure some 
must have. If I _had_ to guess, it would be that yours is the 
original style pump. What's the mileage? If it's a very low-mileage 
car you probably have the original (not just original style) pump.

>If so, is there a way to know which fuel pump is in there with out 
>opening it up and looking?
>it has been complaining loudly for a while now...

Having a look at the pump is muuuuch easier job for the avant than 
the sedan. No other way to know than to look.

Phil
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Phil Rose				Rochester, NY USA
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