Bad fuel pump?

scooby-stu · 12-10-2006, 07:12 PM

I have a walboro fuel pump in my 03 wrx for about 10k miles now. Lately the pump is makeing a wierd noise at primeing, not the normal whineing but sort sounds like a jammed starter. I had problems starting up the car today after a lot of upgrades new clutch, red, hydra and she just wont start. i pulled the fuel hose off (the one from the filter in the egine bay) to see how far it would shoot as i dont have a pressure reg, it only shot about 6 inches at prime is this normal? i thought there was way more pressure than that. Any help is appreciated.
-Stu

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nhluhr · 12-10-2006, 07:40 PM

yep, sounds like your pump is going bad.

Time for a new Walbro.

scooby-stu · 12-10-2006, 08:45 PM

man that didn't last long at all!

wagonmasta · 12-10-2006, 09:02 PM

bummer.... sorry dude

nhluhr · 12-10-2006, 09:05 PM

I have never had one fail... You just managed to get a bum pump.

wagonmasta · 12-10-2006, 09:07 PM

i hope mine doesn't crap out on me.

how come no pressure regulator?

scooby-stu · 12-11-2006, 01:35 AM

well no pressure reg cause i put the money into some other mods but now my it seems preety safe way to go.

what really sucks though i knew there was a problem comeing from there as afr were really getting out of wack when i got on it.

Last 3 weeks ive been working everyday installing 6 puck, new gauges, hydra, fp red, sticky tires, upgraded brakes. All finished today, went to fire her up and piss pressure fuel....sods freakin law, oh well could been on the trak belting it down and ooops

marcymarc · 12-11-2006, 09:58 AM

wow, youve been busy!!!

sounds like youll be running a whole new beast.
im sure once you get your new FP in, you'll have a big
grin on your face

have fun dude

12-10-2006, 07:12 PM	#1
scooby-stu Scooby Specialist Member#: 52890 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Meniffe,CA	Bad fuel pump? I have a walboro fuel pump in my 03 wrx for about 10k miles now. Lately the pump is makeing a wierd noise at primeing, not the normal whineing but sort sounds like a jammed starter. I had problems starting up the car today after a lot of upgrades new clutch, red, hydra and she just wont start. i pulled the fuel hose off (the one from the filter in the egine bay) to see how far it would shoot as i dont have a pressure reg, it only shot about 6 inches at prime is this normal? i thought there was way more pressure than that. Any help is appreciated. -Stu * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-10-2006, 07:40 PM	#2
nhluhr John Wayne Toilet Paper Moderator Member#: 7327 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 2006 Wrangler Sport	yep, sounds like your pump is going bad. Time for a new Walbro.

12-10-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
scooby-stu Scooby Specialist Member#: 52890 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Meniffe,CA	man that didn't last long at all!

12-10-2006, 09:02 PM	#4
wagonmasta Scooby Specialist Member#: 52880 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Chicago~Phoenix Vehicle: GGA Rev.D	bummer.... sorry dude

12-10-2006, 09:05 PM	#5
nhluhr John Wayne Toilet Paper Moderator Member#: 7327 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 2006 Wrangler Sport	I have never had one fail... You just managed to get a bum pump.

12-10-2006, 09:07 PM	#6
wagonmasta Scooby Specialist Member#: 52880 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Chicago~Phoenix Vehicle: GGA Rev.D	i hope mine doesn't crap out on me. how come no pressure regulator?

12-11-2006, 01:35 AM	#7
scooby-stu Scooby Specialist Member#: 52890 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Meniffe,CA	well no pressure reg cause i put the money into some other mods but now my it seems preety safe way to go. what really sucks though i knew there was a problem comeing from there as afr were really getting out of wack when i got on it. Last 3 weeks ive been working everyday installing 6 puck, new gauges, hydra, fp red, sticky tires, upgraded brakes. All finished today, went to fire her up and piss pressure fuel....sods freakin law, oh well could been on the trak belting it down and ooops

12-11-2006, 09:58 AM	#8
marcymarc Scooby Specialist Member#: 112861 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA Vehicle: 2013 STi sedan SWP	wow, youve been busy!!! sounds like youll be running a whole new beast. im sure once you get your new FP in, you'll have a big grin on your face have fun dude