Re: Buzzing noise from fuel tank

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

FWIW, the fuel pump in my QSW was buzzing, so I replaced the fuel filter
yesterday. When I poured the fuel out backwards, it was BLACK, and now the
buzzing is almost inaudible (before it was very loud). This is the first
time I've ever replaced a fuel filter and had fuel pump buzzing get quieter,
but it happened!
    -Josiah
    '84 GTI
    '86 Scirocco 8v
    '87 QSW
    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah

scott miller wrote:

> Mike - I generally use my mechanics estimates as I guide for my own
> amateur efforts.  He's not cheap, but he's given me a lot of free
> advice, so I'm willing to take an occasional beating.  Since you
> bothered to cut out your inlet screen, is that a fix you've heard of?
> Did you clean out the bottom of your tank?  Have you changed your filter
> since?  Might your pump have been worn out by the time you cut out the
> screen?
>
> I work 200 miles from my home, and my career field is intolerant of
> tardiness.  Perhaps I'm not going to get away cheap this time, but it
> sounds like new pumps are going bad as much as old ones!  If my
> mechanic's theory is true, that would be a good explanation.  Thanks for
> your advice, I guess I'll pull my pump after all.
>
> Scott
>
> ================================================================
> Scott - I have to raise my eyebrows on your mechanic's comments -
>
> It takes me 45 minutes or so from opening the trunk to washing my hands
> clean for a fuel pump R&R. I've also tried taking out the screen - it
> made
> no difference in the noise whatsoever, and the screen is stainless steel
> mesh and is TOUGH. You have to be sure to get ALL the little bits of
> cut-off screen out because if any get int the pump, they'll lock it up
> for
> good.
>
> Getting the pump to re-seat correctly is very easy - line it up on the
> three studs, give a gentle push, and it clicks into place.
>
> I think 50 foot audibility is telling you, me and everyone else within
> earshot that it is pump time . . .
>
> He makes me curious about how much he charges for other fairly simple,
> fast
> jobs.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman (and twirling wrenches is my hobby, NOT my business . . .)
>
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