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guinell1 Jan 20, 2011 08:05 PM

I think i have a problem with my Fuel pump?
 
So i have a 2000 silverado 1500 with the 5.3, i think the fuel pump might be messed up? well heres how it goes. before i started having problems i noticed that when the truck is cold, and i turn on the ignition (not starting it) i got a pretty loud kinda like something was vibrating against sheet metal coming from around the gas tank. i took note of it but nothing really changed with the truck it fired right up no problems. now i seem to have another problem. when i turn it on and try to start it it wont start, takes a couple times cranking to start it. is my fuel pump gonna die on me? and i forgot to mention it only happens after the truck has been warmed up and i go to like a store or something and come back out. when she's cold it still fires right up. seems really weird.

guinell1 Jan 20, 2011 08:08 PM

ive also replaced the fuel filter no changes

RUFFNECK4LYFE Jan 20, 2011 09:29 PM

Need to hook up a pressure tester on it to find out psi to make sure it is your pump. Im pretty sure it is, just need to make sure.

guinell1 Jan 20, 2011 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by RUFFNECK4LYFE (Post 63121)
Need to hook up a pressure tester on it to find out psi to make sure it is your pump. Im pretty sure it is, just need to make sure.

yea i wouldnt wana buy a new pump and that not be the problem..

RUFFNECK4LYFE Jan 20, 2011 10:13 PM

You could look at one of your plugs and O2 sensors to see if it running lean.

RGHnRDY CHEVY Jan 27, 2011 11:45 AM

How do you go about doing this pressure test? Where can you find a tester? Im guessing you hook it on the fuel line before the filter?

Mr_Shamrock Jan 27, 2011 11:57 AM

You should have a pressure test point under the hood on the fuel line. Screw on a gauge and see what you got. Be careful when you first screw it on, you want to relieve the pressure or do like most and just wrap a rag around it so the gas won't squirt you.

guinell1 Feb 8, 2011 09:29 PM

where can i buy a pressure tester kit?

Worf Feb 9, 2011 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by guinell1 (Post 63922)
where can i buy a pressure tester kit?


At any autoparts store :)


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