Fuel Pump May Have Just Gone
#1
Fuel Pump May Have Just Gone
Coming home from the hardware store with the kids, turned a corner into my hood and the engine died. I pulled over, restarted it, and it ran until I got to the next corner. Fortunately, it was at the top of a hill, and my house is at the bottom.
After coasting into the driveway, I tried to restart it and it would immediately die. It behaves like it's out of fuel, but there is 1/4 tank, so that isn't the issue.
My first thought is FUEL PUMP!! Grr....
I guess I know what I am doing for the rest of the day.
After coasting into the driveway, I tried to restart it and it would immediately die. It behaves like it's out of fuel, but there is 1/4 tank, so that isn't the issue.
My first thought is FUEL PUMP!! Grr....
I guess I know what I am doing for the rest of the day.
#5
I got my wife to start it while I listened to the pump. I didn't really hear anything, but the truck suddenly decided it wanted to run, albeit roughly.
While it was idling roughly, I tapped firmly on the top of the pump and the idle smoothed out like normal. It ran fine for a minute and then began idling rough again. So, I tapped the pump and the idle improved. I will clean up the connections to see if that helps, but besides a little dust they look fine.
I'm thinking it is the pump.
I have the AEL Disco (1997).
Anyone have a recommendation for a good and inexpensive replacement?
Cheers.
#6
Pump ONLY
If you are willing to change the pump and "pump sock" only, the Airtex PM 3720 - I used works for yours too. (According to others)
You will need a 8" piece of 5/16" fuel injector hose (and 2 clamps)to connect the pump to the top of the housing - but still a very quick project for well under $100. Just make sure you get the in tank filter to attach to the pump for another $8 or so.
It took me 2 hours, but I had to deal with rusty screws and a LOT of apprehension as I had never done it before.
Good Luck!
You will need a 8" piece of 5/16" fuel injector hose (and 2 clamps)to connect the pump to the top of the housing - but still a very quick project for well under $100. Just make sure you get the in tank filter to attach to the pump for another $8 or so.
It took me 2 hours, but I had to deal with rusty screws and a LOT of apprehension as I had never done it before.
Good Luck!
#8
Autozone wants more than $500.
How about this one?:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WFX101020K.cfm
The proline is $399 from Rovers North.
Having AEL makes it more expensive.
How about this one?:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WFX101020K.cfm
The proline is $399 from Rovers North.
Having AEL makes it more expensive.
#9
Autozone wants more than $500.
How about this one?:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WFX101020K.cfm
The proline is $399 from Rovers North.
Having AEL makes it more expensive.
How about this one?:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WFX101020K.cfm
The proline is $399 from Rovers North.
Having AEL makes it more expensive.
Given your symptoms, it may be a harness ground issue as it works when you hammer on it...
#10
It might be that, but it has been 100% fine until today, which makes me suspect the pump is going out. I could be wrong of course.