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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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im hearing bad things about it and how they'll give out on you . my stocker just went and need a new one, was gonna do one of these until i started reading up on some comments, wanted to get your guys' thoughts thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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if you get a true walbro pump, should be very reliable. no ebay "255lph" junk. they are just as quiet as stock also. part # is gs340 i believe.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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thank you very much
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Most people have good luck with the Walbro. But... the first one I had in my GTO (GS340) only lasted 3 years.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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My Walbro is definitely not quiet, but I like the subtle whine it has. It's been going strong for 6 months or so now.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Like others I would say if you get a Real Walbro all should be just fine.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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My buddy has over 30k miles in a pair of walbro with zero issues. Just make sure you purchase them from a reputable vendor and always keep plenty of fuel in the tank to keep the cool.
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Yep like above guys said a real one is very reliable, the key to fuel pump life is keep fuel above 1/4 tank IMO, keeps the pump cool and less prone to starving/sucking dirt off bottom of tank.
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Originally Posted by TIM Z
Yep like above guys said a real one is very reliable, the key to fuel pump life is keep fuel above 1/4 tank IMO, keeps the pump cool and less prone to starving/sucking dirt off bottom of tank.
What Tim said, keep that pump cool. Don't run the tank till the light is on, keep it above 1/4 and the pump will be happier.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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any trimming or anything like that needed for it to work ?
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