Dinky26 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Got to looking at the fuel pump on my 86' Brat, no wonder I'm smelling gas in the garage when go to leave for work. The piece that is screwed into the receiving end of the pump seems to be leaking fuel. I can hear the pump run when I'm at a low enough idle or moving slow enough, I'm just wondering if I should replace the pump? Thoughts?http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/DInky261/IMAG0419.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 If my fuel pump was leaking, I would replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchback Lou Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yup, replace that thing. rockauto.com has 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobiefreak85 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I would just remove the fitting, throw some teflon tape on the threads and tighten it back up, should be good. If the pump is not faulty, don't replace. Just a leaky fitting. -Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just noticed the other day that I can here the fuel pump surging with my turn signal on anybody think this could be an issue down the the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just noticed the other day that I can here the fuel pump surging with my turn signal on anybody think this could be an issue down the the road? Mine does that too. Seems to be normal for these old cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 subaru Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I would just remove the fitting, throw some teflon tape on the threads and tighten it back up, should be good. If the pump is not faulty, don't replace. Just a leaky fitting. -Wes Im just throwin this out there. Teflon is for air. It might get you by for awhile on fuel lines tho it wouldnt be a permanent fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobiefreak85 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Im just throwin this out there. Teflon is for air. It might get you by for awhile on fuel lines tho it wouldnt be a permanent fix. Hey man, I have been using it for years. Never had an issue. I have used it for coolant sensor threads as well, it isn't just for air. If you can't throw an O-ring on there, Teflon tape is the only option you have. Is there other options you know of? -Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 subaru Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Take a piece of teflon tape and drop some gas on it and let it set a bit and let me know what happens. Im not sayin it wont work. I just wouldnt trust it. Heck ive even used it for a variety of things myself:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 I actually tried some 257 threadlock, I haven't checked it yet. The guy at Oriellys pointed it out says it is resistant to gas, went to put away and found another tube just like it, only not new:banghead::banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersubaru Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just noticed the other day that I can here the fuel pump surging with my turn signal on anybody think this could be an issue down the the road?..google this problem and you will find thousands who have asked the same question..usually tired or slow responding voltage regulators..don't expect a rebuilt alt. to help here because most rebuilds never exchange the reg. unless they have to with a poorer quality one from asia.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 ..google this problem and you will find thousands who have asked the same question..usually tired or slow responding voltage regulators..don't expect a rebuilt alt. to help here because most rebuilds never exchange the reg. unless they have to with a poorer quality one from asia.. No the remanned alt came from Malaysia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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