Hi all,

I have a 1998 Silverado which I replaced the fuel pump on about 12000 miles ago. I recently filled up with gas and 10 minutes later it shuddered slightly and died, engine will not fire. Fuel filter seemed fine but was replaced. Pump pushed fuel through the line when the filter was disconnected. The priming noise the pump makes sounds a little odd, hard to explain but not quite right. Not quite as consistant as normal. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas?

Thanks

Joe-

 

check your fuel pressure on the fuel rail, sounds like a failing pump

 

Any recommondations on a replacement pump>

 

Turned out to be the pump. Now after 50 miles it did some hesitating and then came out of it. I drove another 50 miles now and all seems fine. I suppose I should change the filter again.

Joe-

 

Check The Electrical Connector At the Pump... Alot Of Times It Will StarT To Decay/burn Up... Also F/p Relay Is An Inexpensive And Probably Worthwhile Investment....

 

I have seen quite a few of the connectors start to melt or burn and cause an intermittant concern, may be what you have!!!

 

Thanks guys, I'll check it out and let you know what I come up with.

Joe-

 

Make sure there is no water in your tank. Did you go to a really old gas station? The reason I ask this is because many times the older stations have leaks in the underground tank and cause water to seep in, and this can end up in your gas tank. My buddy had this happed to a brand new 300c. Had to get a new HEMI put in.