Hi everyone,

I have been noticing a bad fuel smell in the GL10, so looking underneath her this morning I noticed gas pouring all over the place. It seems to be coming from the passenger side right in front of the rear wheel, kind of where the trailing arm(?) for the rear axle connects at the body.

 

What is this? Fuel pump? I see an electric connector going to whatever is in there. And the gas is pouring out pretty bad, so it's a hazard.

 

I don't know didly about the soobs, but I'm learning.

 

Please help as soon as possible, Thank you.

Thats where your fuel pump is located. Either it is leaking or one of the hoses has a hole in it. Itrs really easy to get out, but before you go riping things apart, it would be a good idea to find out specifically where it is leaking from.

For some reason the parts store is having a hard time finding a fuel pump for the GL10. They list everything as "exc. turbo" which mine is a turbo. Any ideas if a non turbo will work. Or would kicking in the turbo throw the engine into a lean condition with a non- turbo fuel pump.

Thats where your fuel pump is located. Either it is leaking or one of the hoses has a hole in it. Itrs really easy to get out, but before you go riping things apart, it would be a good idea to find out specifically where it is leaking from.

I am afraid you are stuck with the higher priced pump. It may run you about $225 dollars. The MPFI turbo system requires a higher fuel pressure that runs around 60 psi from the pump.

I am afraid you are stuck with the higher priced pump. It may run you about $225 dollars. The MPFI turbo system requires a higher fuel pressure that runs around 60 psi from the pump.

 

Can you get aftermarket fuel pumps for 60psi? I've always used the generic aftermarket fuel pumps for carbureated and diesel engines, but I can't remember if I've seen any that are high pressure ones.

Thats where your fuel pump is located. Either it is leaking or one of the hoses has a hole in it. Itrs really easy to get out, but before you go riping things apart, it would be a good idea to find out specifically where it is leaking from.

 

did you verrify that its leaking out of the pump or the line as Caleb suggested???

I would hate to install a new pump and then have the leaky line still pee all over.

 

just need to put the car on jackstands or ramps and crawl under it.

Well I went to the salvage yard and they just towed in an 89' wagon with F/I. I took my leaky pump with me to compare and they look identicle. So for $40.00 I took the chance and installed it. Car seems to run fine, what could happen if it isn't a "turbo" fuel pump? I'm thinking it could run lean, but wouldn't the ecu adjust for that and perhaps go into "limp" mode?

 

The pump wasn't much better then the one I had, but I need to get home after work, so it will have to work. If anyone has a decent one laying around I'd be willing to buy it as long as it doesn't exceed the value of my car! Like the brand new one does. $225.00 x an 18 year old rusty soob= . My mechanic won't even touch my soob anymore. He says it's to far gone...I say " the seats don't even wiggle when I close and open the doors!" "She's still good for 50,000.

 

did you verrify that its leaking out of the pump or the line as Caleb suggested???

I would hate to install a new pump and then have the leaky line still pee all over.

 

just need to put the car on jackstands or ramps and crawl under it.

It is leaking from the stem area where it connects to the smaller rubber tube. When I removed the rubber tube, the piece disintagrated in my hands. I hate rust.

 

 

did you verrify that its leaking out of the pump or the line as Caleb suggested???

I would hate to install a new pump and then have the leaky line still pee all over.

 

just need to put the car on jackstands or ramps and crawl under it.

you can run an spfi fuel pump with a turbo. so has the gl-10 wagon "trashwagon 6" with rx motor and driveline

The pump you put on should be fine but who knows how long it will last. I think some folks have used pumps that were meant for Fords that they worked ok and cost less. If you do somthing like that I think the main thing is getting one with the proper pressure. I don't think the flow rate should be too much of a problem.

a few months ago some one said a ford fuel pump for a f-150 works ,but something about needing a hose kit, i had the same problem here awhile back on a 88 spfi wagon it was the hose and regulator at the fuel pump

on www.rockauto.com:

 

1987 GL10 1.8L 1781cc H4 MFITurbo (4)

 

Airtex Part # E8312 $119.79

Acdelco Part # EP185 $141.79

do a WTB in the market place.

someone sold me one for 20 bucks awhile back