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jahajazz 08-08-2008 01:17 AM

Bad fuel pump?
 
My 1996 Camaro began taking a little longer to start when cold. Then twice after it was hot after driving and after letting it sit a short period it started, but would not stay running. After sitting a long while it would staying running when started. I checked the fuel pressure and it was 20psi with the key on and 27psi when running. I changed the fuel pressure regulator but no change, same numbers. I am now thinking that the fuel pump must be bad. Anyone have an idea on how to further verify this before I start? Oh, I also replaced the fuel filter.

Thanks

Guest47904 08-08-2008 07:08 AM

Other than a problem fuel line, which you should be able to check very easily, all the other causes are going to be at or near the pump.

jahajazz 08-08-2008 01:26 PM

The pressure stays solid at 27psi after I shut the car off, I'm going to assume from that I don't have a leaky injector(s) or bad fuel line?

LJM97Z 08-08-2008 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by jahajazz (Post 5523576)
The pressure stays solid at 27psi after I shut the car off, I'm going to assume from that I don't have a leaky injector(s) or bad fuel line?

Yeah, if its holding pressure (when shut down) you can rule out the feed line, i would say pump.

Injuneer 08-08-2008 05:32 PM

The pump should be able to supply at least 41psi at idle, with the vacuum compensation line off. It should also be capable of supplying that pressure at WOT/max engine load. If the best it can do is 27psi, its not supplying adequate fuel. Maybe obvious, but have you changed the fuel filter?

Guest47904 08-09-2008 05:43 AM


Originally Posted by jahajazz (Post 5522706)
Oh, I also replaced the fuel filter.

Thanks

yes


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