Since, in your case, the pump would have had to be removed, in order to into inspect/test the sock, I wonder how that conclusion was reached.

Before "in tank" fuel pumps, a quick fix was to use air pressure to blow the sock off the pickup tube. No sock, no problem. Yours is in the tank, so the sock cannot be addressed unless the pump is out. Easy to change it, at that point.


A simple pressure test will verify it's condition. If it was done correctly, you need a new pump. If it was not, there is no way to know it's condition.


Replaced, as with another tank or replaced, as reinstalled the same one? Since the tank has to be removed, in order to access the pump, it looks like a possible misunderstanding.


It's only one of many possibilities.


Another, of many thoughtless posts by TOCs resident Clown.


We do not know whether he is, or is not. We do know, however, that he knows nothing about the topic.

Our apologies, for not being able to warn you ahead of time.


Filter will show slightly different symptoms that would have started at higher speeds. Clogged sock (primary filter) would show the same symptoms, but it is rare for one to get that restricted.

Check the filter, change it if necessary, then have the fuel pressure tested before you go any further.

Regards, Norm

Dude, that car is shot! Bad fuel delivery, shot exhaust. Junk it and get a vista cruiser with a BIG OL 455!!!!

And whatever you do don't listen to Coupe. he don't know his head from his ass.

And again, he proves to the world that he cannot keep up with the rest of us.

Aww, I know you can do better then that, whats a matter, ran outta ideas to insult me?

When you finally catch on, let us know.

I am finished with your thread hijack.

Oh please, be a man a take your blame, you started it. And don't be quoting my first post, because it wasnt for you.

I faintly hear the sound of a toilet flush. It must have been this thread.


Do you seriously think you've contributed in any way to this nice lady's simple problem? By suggesting a fuel efficient 3.8l should be junked for a car twice the size, and double the displacement to haul around children?

Maybe there is a method to the madness?

Just to keep you guys updated I took it in an the mechanic did a diagnostic and no codes came up, it drove great yesturday no problems. The guy looked at my MAF sensor and the wire things were dirty so he cleaned them he looked at my fuel pressure and etc... everything he said looked okay for now. The only concern he had was for my radiator it needs to be replaced or flushed there is a lot of junk inside so i might just replace it, he also said i should replace my fuel filter. I drove it around after he was done and it does drive a lot better. The guy was so nice he didn't even charge me. My question guys is what can i do in order for me to get gas at other gas stations ? Oh yeah he told me my tank was damaged. I knew that. How much does it cost to replace them, does it come with a fuel pump too? Is it best to get a brand new one or a used one?

The "brand" should not be relevant. I think your belief, that it is, is based on coincidence.


No. Normally you would use your existing pump.


Not a "wear item". A used tank will work just fine.

Norm

Its a lady??

odds are it's a lady

unless it's.... uhh.....

Everyone:

How about a big round of applause.


Let's hear it for GraveReaper0.

Norm

Where's the beer??

All over the road down the street from here The beer truck had a classic mishap a few weeks ago just a few blocks from here.

Driver either forgot to close, or the sliding back door didnt latch. He accellerated away from a light, turning the corner, and I am not shitting you, at least 10 - 20 cases of various beer (in bottles) landed on the pavement. When I saw it, they had the police blocking the area off for cleanup... I imagine they would have had better luck getting 10 eager guys with straws out there .

You hear about things like this on the internet, but never get to see them in real life. Wish I'd have had my camera.