Fuel Prob-874kq

[Huw Powell]

> > Here's my problem. All day while driving around town
> > my car would start to bog down when I pushed the
> > accelerator past half way or so. Then when I got out
> > on the highway the car completely died. I let it sit
> > for a while, then started back up (it took a few
> > times
> > to finally get started) and drove for about 3 miles
> > and it quit and would not restart. I've had this
> > problem before (although it eventually restarted)
> > when
> > I drove on rough country roads.

that could be symptomatic of a disintegrating cat, but... you need a new
fuel pump!

> > the key the fuel pump is very loud, and seems to be
> > struggling. It would actually quit on and off. If it
> > quit I could tap it and it'd come back to life for a
> > few seconds. Wiggling the wires themselves didn't do
> > anything, but actaully hitting the pump did. Is it
> > just a bad wire, or is this how pumps behave when
> > they
> > are crapping out! Thanks for anyhelp!
> >
> > Also, would a pump from an '84 4kq work in my '87?

yes, they are the same.  But geez, why use a 17 year old maybe pump in
your baby?  new ones are just under $200, oh maybe that's a good
reason.  A spent a few shiny coppers replacing the entire fuel tray,
bushings, pump, accumulator and filter on my 90, now I don't have to
think about it any more...

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Huw Powell

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