i replaced the fuel pump with a airtex unit close to a year ago.
the problem is, i dont have the know how to diagnose this myself and i also dont want a shop to play doctor on it and charge the hell out of me.
i can say that this issue started after i put that airtex pump in and got worse when i put a new purge solenoid, blew the lines out and also put a new vapor canister on too.

maybe this additional info will help you guys point me in the right direction.

 

Airtex pump? Problem started after you installed it?

Ya know, Airtex pumps are notorious for being bottom-of-the-barrel replacements..... I do NOT recommend them. Ever.

 

yeah i heard that after i purchased the pump. problem was i was on the side of the road and in need of a part, i got a ride to advanced auto and thats all they had. dropped the tank on the side of the road and swapped them out. avoided a tow bill.

what fuel pump would you recommend then?

 

Delphi or denso

 

think its a safe bet just to swap out fuel pumps, cross my fingers hope thats what is causing this condition?
delphi or denso... which one is better?

 

Delphi

 

Denso

 

haha theres one for both. i suppose i should do some research on each unit.

 

Delphi is OE. First one lasted over 200K, I'm sure the second will do just fine.

 

delphi it is. cant be worse than the airtex.
so based off the information ive given, you think its safe to go head and replace the pump? or should i take it to a shop and tell them specifically to check the fuel pump?
id rather not spend money i dont need to spend. i know however without testing its hard to say for sure.