MjRocket

Drove the shark to STIM and back this weekend(1100 Miles round trip) and the car ran great.

However when I took her out this evening I could hear a humming coming from the hatch area while driving.

Stoped to check it out, pulled the rear carpet up and I can hear the fuel pump running, its quite loud, louder then I've ever noticed before.

So I'm thinking its on its way out...Sound right?

I will mention on the way down to SITM I ran 4oz's of MM oil in the gas tank and a bottle of Techron on the way home.

Any Thoughts or recommendations are appreciated.

Thx

MainePorsche

I wouldn't trust it for much longer.
The MMO and Techron are good for tank surface clearing, pump lubrication, injector clearing - these are all preventative and should be done on a regular basis. Once the pump starts groaning, he is not to be trusted much longer. Even if you throw on a new filter and he groans less, he will still hurt you.

MjRocket

Thats pretty much what I was figuring.

Looks like I need to get a hold of Roger tomorrow.

Thx

MainePorsche

Do the MMO/Techron thing about every fourth to fifth fill up as part of your preservation maneuvers.

Adamant1971

Sure sounds like a soon to die pump. Glad you didn't get stranded because of it.

MjRocket

No doubt me too...Thank You.

MjRocket

Maine

Will Do.

Thanks

jcorenman

SITM is very hard on fuel pumps, for some reason.

WallyP

Might be worth taking a look first - if any part of the pump or hoses touch the body, the noise level goes up dramatically.

MjRocket

Good call Wally, I'll take a look.

Thx

Bjbpe

Your description sounds like mine a couple of years ago. That pump is about to go bye-bye.

MjRocket

Contacted Roger and ordered a new one.

Thanks for the input gentleman.