Fuel pump noise, 4kq

[D Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

A new noise started coming from the fuel pump on my 86 4kq today.  It's a
high pitched buzzing noise.
I say it's new but this is the first time it was loud enough to hear it.  I
don't hear much because this car has only a flowmaster muffler and makes
loud noise whenever it's running.  Anyway the noise seemed to come on
suddenly.  I recall past discussion about this but can't find anything in
the archives.

Is this a typical fuel pump noise?
What is the outlook for the pump...will it die soon?  Will it die suddenly
and leave me stranded?
Will it damage other things if it fails?

I have access to an 82 coupe GT for parts, but it isn't nearby for me to
look at it.  Is it likely that it uses the same pump?


TIA,
Dave C.
Columbus, OH
89 100, 87 5KS, 86 4KQ