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Old 29 May 2009, 07:35 PM
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Default Fuel pump making nasty whine

After driving for a while (over 30 minutes usually, and not hard driving) there is a nasty whine coming from the back of the car. It is a constant pitch regardless of speed, and can be heard inside and outside. I'm 99% sure it's the fuel pump.

It's been doing it since I bought the car nearly 2 months ago, no other issues. I have been told that it's an uprated fuel pump (possibly a Walboro but not 100% sure).

Should I be worried, or is it pretty normal? Will it eventually give up and should I fit a new one as a preventative measure?
Old 29 May 2009, 07:59 PM
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noises mean problems so replace before it dies on you in the middle of nowere..
Old 29 May 2009, 09:03 PM
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If its been doing it since you got it, and its an uprated Walbro or similar, I wouldnt worry too much as the whining noise is quite common with these.

I have a Walbro 255lph one on my classic and you can hear it whining away from the rear of the car
Old 29 May 2009, 09:29 PM
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Ive a walbro and i only hear it when it primes when i switch on the ignition, silent the rest of the time
Old 29 May 2009, 10:36 PM
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na i have a walbro 255 in my classic and i would say its pretty loud when i first got it it i thought no way theres something wrong as you can hear it outside the car so i replaced it with a brand new walbro 255 and sounds exactly the same no change car runs mint !!
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My walbros quiet as a whistle, can be heard on full woot and priming only.
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