On Feb 16, 2:17 am, "Chuck" <Chuckk2nos...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In the US there is no 98 model, just 99 models built in 98
> An aftermarket pump is ~$100US in the USA
> A "kit" is also needed ~$15US
> Next, the pump comes with a pigtail that must be spliced to the Tank
> connector from the old pump.
> One brand name Walbro
>
> How did they diagnose a pump failure? (Power at tank pump connector, and
no
> noise from pump, pressure check, etc.?)
> Besides the pump at 80,000 mi
> Fuel filter under car
> Possibly the fuel pressure relief valve (mounted on the pump & gauge
sensor
> assy)
> Possibly the fuel pump relay
> Fuse
>
> The pump is cooled by the fuel in the tank. running habitually with
minimal
> fuel can cause the pump to fail early. (This is not too common on a
miata,
> due to the shape of the fuel tank if several gallons of fuel are in the
> tank.)
Yes, it's a 99. I was 1/2 awake when I made that post.
I have no idea how they diagnosed it, but that was the problem.
I just went ahead and let them do it, $380.00 including tax.
The dealer wanted $340.00 just for the pump! I didn't even ask
them how much the labor would be. lol
Oh well, only the second repair I've ever had on the car, the
other being a new AC condenser that had a small hole in it
from a rock hitting it.


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