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: Fuel pump failure in '87 Corvette?


Chowfun
03-13-2008, 06:59 AM
Hey Corvette people, My '87 C4 fuel pump has been making a weird nose recently and I noticed that during lower speeds the motor is now stuttering and feels like not enough gas? Yet when I get on the HWY and get into the gas, it runs just fine?

Can anyone confirm this being the fuel pump or could it be anything else? Thanks

vanpire
03-13-2008, 11:23 AM
Maybe “bad” or low octane gas…buy some octane buster and see if that solves your problem…sure cheaper than a new fuel pump… :cheers:

Chowfun
04-15-2008, 04:10 AM
I swapped out the plugs and wires (thanks Jim), added some fuel additive and it did the trick. Car actually seems to be running smoother. :cheers:

2jakes
04-15-2008, 06:12 AM
If i'm hearing noise coming from fuel pump I would replace, get a manual and do it yourself, its not a big job. Save $150up labor!