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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.
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ive also replaced the fuel filter no changes
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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.
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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.
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You could look at one of your plugs and O2 sensors to see if it running lean.
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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?
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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.
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where can i buy a pressure tester kit?
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Originally Posted by guinell1
(Post 63922)
where can i buy a pressure tester kit?
At any autoparts store :) |
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