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#46 of 65 Re: 1992 Lincoln Town Car Fuel Pump [shirlee1] by 0patience Nov 14, 2007 (10:29 pm)
Replying to: shirlee1 (Nov 14, 2007 5:19 pm) Is the whistling noise a bussing noise or a whistling noise? Is it coming from the engine compartment or the rear of the vehicle. If it isn't coming from the rear of the vehicle, in the area of the fuel cap, then it isn't the fuel pump.   If it is a whistling noise in the engine compartment, then it could be a belt or pully. Hard to say. Replies to this message: shirlee1 (Nov 15, 2007 7:13 am) 0patience (Nov 15, 2007 5:42 pm)
#47 of 65 Re: 1992 Lincoln Town Car Fuel Pump [0patience] by shirlee1 Nov 15, 2007 (7:13 am)
Replying to: 0patience (Nov 14, 2007 10:29 pm) It is a whistling sound and I hear it when I am in the car so hard to say where it is coming from. It does not make the sound all the time. Another question I have is how do you get to the fuel pump? Does the whole gas tank have to be dropped and access gained that way? Replies to this message: 0patience (Nov 15, 2007 5:42 pm)
#48 of 65 Re: 1992 Lincoln Town Car Fuel Pump [shirlee1] by 0patience Nov 15, 2007 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: shirlee1 (Nov 15, 2007 7:13 am) Another question I have is how do you get to the fuel pump? Does the whole gas tank have to be dropped and access gained that way? yep, the tank would have to be dropped.   Honestly though, if it is a whistling noise, I seriously doubt it is the fuel pump. I Can't hear the noise, so I could be wrong.
#49 of 65 Re: Questions about Fuel Systems [Mr_Shiftright] by kerasene Nov 23, 2007 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 10, 2005 8:29 am) Question. The new 2007,2008 Dodge Rams, in the event of an emergency, could a person run A-1 kerasene without damaging the diesel engine, or would it even start using kerasene? I understand the new engines, that the computer won't like the stuff. The new low ultra sulfur stuff is all it takes. Some one told me that kerasene would destroy the fittings, seals, fuel lines, fuel pump ad fuel injectors. Again however, in an emergency, how far could you drive and would it damage anything electrical? I understood that you could run kerasene and that in fact thats basicly what was being used in the winter time from the gas pumps. However, hearing about the new ultra low sulfer diesel makes me a little worried. What do you think anyone. Thanks Replies to this message: 0patience (Nov 23, 2007 9:18 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2007 9:55 am)
#50 of 65 Re: Questions about Fuel Systems [kerasene] by 0patience Nov 23, 2007 (9:18 pm)
Replying to: kerasene (Nov 23, 2007 7:22 pm) Some one told me that kerasene would destroy the fittings, seals, fuel lines, fuel pump ad fuel injectors   Yep, pretty much. The new engines aren't as forgiving as the older diesels. I wouldn't run kerosene.
#51 of 65 Re: Questions about Fuel Systems [kerasene] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 24, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: kerasene (Nov 23, 2007 7:22 pm) I can't imagine an emergency where kerosene would be easier to find than diesel fuel anyway. Diesel fuel is not particularly volatile, so it could be carried in the truck, if securely fastened.   I would imagine you'd destroy your injection pump using kerosene, which has no lubricating properties whatsoever----diesel fuel does.   I think you've been misinformed. Some people have added small amounts of kerosene to diesel fuel in brutal winter conditions (the Russians did this to their tanks in WW II, before the Germans copied the idea) but those were primitive older diesels.   Modern diesel engine are pretty fussy as to what you put into them.   So, in short---don't even THINK about doing this.
#52 of 65 Chevy 3500 Van 5.7 engine by ebaliban Nov 24, 2007 (4:16 pm)
Hello everyone, I need some help. I have a 2001 Chevy 3500 van with a 5.7 v-8 engine. When I turn the key to start, the starter works and the motor runs. As soon as I let the key go, the motor dies. Happens everytime. Any ideas? Ed My E-mail is ebalibancomcast.net Replies to this message: kiawah (Nov 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
#53 of 65 Re: Chevy 3500 Van 5.7 engine [ebaliban] by kiawah Nov 25, 2007 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: ebaliban (Nov 24, 2007 4:16 pm) Sounds like a bad ignition switch.
#54 of 65 fuel leak by sap1 Dec 03, 2007 (4:21 am)
I have 1992 toyota camry v-6 that i had the gas filler pipe replaced. After replacing this and filling my tank i noticed i had a gas leak from the tank area. When i took it back the mechanic stated the small braided hose to the filler pipe was the problem so i replaced this. When I filled it up it leaked again dripping down from the tank. The mechanic then said i have a hole in the tank. This problem did not exist before i replaced the filler pipe.   When you drive it about 40 miles i do not notice any gas leak. What else can I do. The gas tank on this car is very expensive and i do not want to replace unless necessary Replies to this message: dtownfb (Dec 03, 2007 10:35 am)
#55 of 65 Re: fuel leak [sap1] by dtownfb Dec 03, 2007 (10:35 am)
Replying to: sap1 (Dec 03, 2007 4:21 am) Seriously, take it to another mechanic for second opinion. Your first one is simply guessing and replacing parts at your expense.

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