[s-cars] Fuel pump?

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/11/2005 4:45:20 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
aaront at cox-internet.com writes:

My guess  is fuel filter or fuel pump.  Cant recall if the fuel pump  was
especially audible prior to this event.  Now cant hear anything  from inside
the car.

Any comments or suggestions?  

What  is a definitive fuel pump test?




Sounds like a pump.  Easiest thing to check is fuel pressure at the  filter.  
There should be residual pressure there at all times.  Crack  open a line and 
see if it sprays or dribbles.  A dribble indicates a  problem.  If you have 
only a dribble, check for power at the pump.   The cover for the fuel tank is 
under the carpet in the trunk, right below the  ski bag opening.  Use a volt 
meter or test light... have someone crank the  engine.  If power is present 
during cranking, and still there is no  pressure up at the filter... find a pump.
HTH,
Dave