FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS

1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
89,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
BOB PAPE
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I HAVE A 1989 FIREBIRD V8 TBI FUEL SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT GET ANY PRESSURE TO THE CARB. i PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP ON AND CAR RAN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. NOW IT SEEMS LIKE SAME PROBLEM. I HEAR PUMP RUNNING AND IT PUMPS FUEL BUT NOT WITH ANY PRESSURE. CAR WILL NOT START. PRESSURE BUILDS IN TANK WHEN YOU TAKE CAP OFF. ANY THOUGHTS? BOB
Jan 17, 2011 at 2:50 AM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
Avatar
FORD MAN
  • MEMBER
  • 115 POSTS
Replace fuel filter !

Ford Man in Michigan
Jan 17, 2011 at 3:20 AM
Avatar
RASMATAZ
  • AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 75,992 POSTS
And also check the actual fuel pressure if its within specs-Sometimes you can hear fuel pump but no fuel pressure been there-let me know-
Jan 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Advertisement