by "Bob Bailin" <72027.3605@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 23, 2008 at 12:42 AM
"puzzled" <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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news:1112600_94fe0852e9661b0df22d424d5f5f050a@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>i own a 1997 escort with 4 doors . and manual ****ft .
> my question is about my fuel pump .
> quite frequently the fuel pump in my car developes a rather annoying
> hum.
> at times it can be loud enough to be heard from outside the car . the
> car runs fine . no loss of power . is this noise common , should i
> consider changing the pump if so where can i find printed instructions
> on how to change the pump?
> any help would be appreciated .
My 97 Escort also has a really loud whine that's audible when you stand
behind
the running car, but it's perfectly quiet when you're inside. I would let
it
go until it shows signs of failing (low fuel pressure).