Fuel Pump Noise

Clems93 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 03:10 PM

Are Spider fuel pumps generally pretty noisy? Mine really likes to hum. I assume it is the fuel pump, the noise seems to come from just behind the driver past the rear bulkhead. The car runs fine, but do you think I might be in for a failure?

Thanks for the info

Clem

1993 Spider

GCurtis · #2 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 08:13 PM

My '91 makes quite a bit of noise when I accelerate hard, but then goes back to normal after 10 seconds or so. I assumed mine is failing. The car runs fine though.

Good luck
Greg

GTD · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 08:16 PM

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Are Spider fuel pumps generally pretty noisy?

**Roadtrip** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 08:37 PM

Yes, they do emit a humm. If it starts making strained noises, changing tone alot, etc, that could indicate a problem. But otherwise, the humming is good. When the noise stops, so does the engine.

boggissimo · #5 (**permalink**) 08-04-2004, 03:44 PM

I've recently had to replace the fuel pump on my '79 Spider. The original one (Marelli) was leaking and finally died in the middle of nowhere, so I've got a new Bosch one fitted now.

The old pump made a lot more noise than the new one, but I can still hear the Bosch one when I turn on the ignition.