"Crying fuel pump" Good brand for fuel filter?

Geza · 09-22-2004, 01:35 PM

Do you guys know a good brand for fuel filter and ones that should be avoided?

Recently my fuel pump started to make some whining noise, not all the time, just several times a day for a minute or two.

I have had the fuel tank hoses replaced recently at a shop, I don't know if they did something that could cause this fuel pump to cry.

Geza

**max95q** · 09-22-2004, 07:00 PM

Whining noise means that you could be in need of a new fuel pump. Is it loud or more of a humm noise.

Geza · 09-23-2004, 10:30 PM

It is loud. But the pump emits this sound for 20-30 seconds, then it stops and you might not hear it for an hour. So, it comes on really intermittently.

Geza

(_8*(l)Homer · 09-24-2004, 12:52 AM

I can only hear mine pump when the ignition is switched to 'ON' for about 10 seconds.

*ukfan4sure!* · 09-24-2004, 04:57 AM

The intermittent whining you are hearing is a sign of emminent failure of your pump and you should replace it at your earliest convenience. Trust me, I know....ahem....not a good day, that one...

Geza · 09-28-2004, 11:54 PM

Do you know if the fuel pump can be removed from the fueltank (through the hole underneath the rear seat) without removing the fueltank?

**max95q** · 09-29-2004, 09:00 AM

Yes, it can that is how you replace the fuel pump. It should not be hard. Just disconnect the relay behind the back seat it is either green or blue cant remember. Pull the fuel pump fuse from the fuse box and start the car and have it run until it turns off on its own. Take the keys from the ignition and remove the rear seat and get to work. It shouldnt be hard.

Geza · 09-30-2004, 01:44 AM

Max88q,

Do you know, what other parts around the fuelpump assy. are recommended to replace at the same time? Any (primary) filter if any, or anything else?

I looked up fuelpump prices on the Internet, they are around $113, Bosch, most of the time, it is mentioned as "fuelpump ONLY". I guess, you can also buy the whole enchilada (fuel level sending unit too), but I have no problem with the sending unit.

Geza

keith_u · 10-01-2004, 11:41 AM

Mine was makin noises like that and it ended up not being the fuel pump it was the fuel pressure regulator.This mey be your case too and it is alot cheaper to fix.

*Xservice0183* · 07-15-2005, 04:57 PM

How do you know if its the fuel pump making the noise? I get a noise when i turn on my car, but I thought it was my starter needing degreasing which I dont want to do, but if its the fuel pump, might be simple, they have a $89 in the GB Section.

**max95q** · 07-16-2005, 05:45 AM

You'll hear a humming noise coming from the back of the car that is loud. Not a bearing noise but an actual hummmmmmmmmmmmm.

msnewton · 06-04-2006, 11:19 AM

And what about this sound come from the front, around the manifold...
Along with this... the engine after starting drop down to nearly die then it comes up to normal..!!!
Any help ....
MAX2000

keith_u · 06-04-2006, 05:01 PM

ok if I remember right on my old max it was the fuel pressure regulator that was doing that.

Theindigo88 · 06-06-2006, 09:43 AM

Has any one ever put a walbro 255 in a 2nd gen? Do they work well ?

Xionide · 06-06-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith_u

Mine was makin noises like that and it ended up not being the fuel pump it was the fuel pressure regulator.This mey be your case too and it is alot cheaper to fix.

The EXACT thing happened to me. I replaced the pump and it still squeeked like a stuck pig. I replaced the Fuel pressure regulator and problem solved. I would definately recomend that people replace that part first before putting in a new fuel pump.

msnewton · 06-07-2006, 11:08 AM

Thanks,
Any idea if I can replace/repair this regulator by myself or I should go for the dealer...!!!
Regrads.

neo_densetsu · 07-12-2006, 08:51 PM

Thats what happened to my fuel pump, it was whining, then it died... Just today I got a excelent fuel pump out of an 86 maxima at the junk yard for $5. I did not know there was a major difference on the fuel pump and tank's from 85 to 86... the new one didnt fit, I tried swapping out the motor/pump into the old mount, but the electrical connector snapped off....

Check the junk yards, I got mine for $5.

As far as a Fuel Filter, I ALWAYS go with the offical NISSAN OEM fuel filter. The price is usually no different than a different brand.

If you want, you can install an Aftermarket fuel pump, You will just have to modify the mounts for it. I saw somewhere on a Z site, that someone was modding the mounts in a Z31 for an aftermarket pump. I will try looking for that link.

Hope this helped some..

msnewton · 07-13-2006, 03:56 AM

Help please... nobody telling me the answer...I'm waiting for your kind support.

keith_u · 07-13-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msnewton

Help please... nobody telling me the answer...I'm waiting for your kind support.

yes this is something you can do yourself it is three hoses and two bolts it is just a really tight fit getting to some of the stuff.

HowlerMonkey · 07-18-2006, 02:22 PM

Make sure it isn't the power antenna if yours doesn't raise or lower the antenna.

ALANLJ21 · 08-31-2007, 11:40 AM

I have a 5th gen 04 maxima. Mine was whining from the front and it turns out that it was some dampers for the fuel pump. Anyway it cost to 300 bucks to fix.

vernk · 08-31-2007, 06:22 PM

Would a pump out of a VG 3rd gen work?

benalcoa · 09-01-2007, 03:01 PM

it should work.