Bizangous Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm getting ready to take a big trip from VA to AK about 5500 miles in my 92 loyale with 160k miles. The question I have regards the fuel pump. Once in the past year I have had to do the hit the fuel pump to make the car run trick. Does that mean the pump is ready to go sometime soon? and would you drive a 5500 mile trip with the pump or replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yes,replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 If you question whether you need to replace a potentially faulty fuel pump, before embarking on a 5500 mile journey, perhaps you should consider flying instead? Really though, replace it. Keep the old one in the trunk. Check this out as well: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=30384&highlight=Road+trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Even if it is perfectly fine, if it gives you peace of mind, replace it. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 have a spare spfi pump in the trunk along with spare fuel fuel filter ATF coolant oil oil filter t-belts belts axles starter alternator waterpump lugnuts tools service manuals trucker's road atlas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abog Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Easier to change the pump now than on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 have a spare spfi pump in the trunkalong with spare fuel fuel filter ATF coolant oil oil filter t-belts belts axles starter alternator waterpump lugnuts tools service manuals trucker's road atlas Alot of these parts would be much easier to change before you leave on the trip then carrying it as a spare. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizangous Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I've just done t-belts and have the old ones stowed, replaced axle boots, and water pump. Drive belts are new but I'll put in a some spares they are cheep. I might look into the F-150 fuel pump and put the current one in the back. I don't have an alt but the current one is new and I carry tools, towing strap, jumper cables, repair manuals, camping gear, food water, clutch cable, and a bunch of other fluids. My question was more, if I had to tap on the fuel pump once, does that mean its going bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I've just done t-belts and have the old ones stowed, replaced axle boots, and water pump. Drive belts are new but I'll put in a some spares they are cheep. I might look into the F-150 fuel pump and put the current one in the back. I don't have an alt but the current one is new and I carry tools, towing strap, jumper cables, repair manuals, camping gear, food water, clutch cable, and a bunch of other fluids. My question was more, if I had to tap on the fuel pump once, does that mean its going bad? If you have to tap an electric motor to get it moving, it has a tired bushing on a bad winding. I would replace it. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where in VA are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizangous Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm about as far east as you can go on the northern neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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