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Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem

12 messages,  Last post on Dec 01, 2008 at 7:42 PM

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Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem by dieselissy
Jun 09, 2007 (9:44 pm)
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Hi again, I'ts dieselissy still looking for the manuals, but some of the obvious problems with my insane deal is that the fuel gauge is not working, stuck in the full position. I have ordered a new fuel pump complete on ebay, but anyone ever change one out? I had this done to my Mercury Villager van, and didn't seem to bad except for the rusted hardware holding the straps to the tank. I tried to see if this was a recall done to the Alero's recently, but GM won't hear it. Only Alero's. well let me know!!!! thanks....
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dieselissy] by moonshadow
Jun 10, 2007 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: dieselissy (Jun 09, 2007 9:44 pm)

Fuel pump accessible behind rear seat under carpet on the pass side. A search of the main board is your friend
 
Float may be stuck or instrument cluster may be nuts but goes through the BCM.
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Fuel rail connectors by kkim_hi
Jun 29, 2007 (4:30 am)
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I have a problem with a fuel leak. The plastic Fuel Line connectors to the multiport rail is leaking. I bought new O rings and had many issues with replacing them (they looked small and didnt fit right), and didnt solve the drips. So i decided to CUT the plastic fuel line and patch in a fuel injector rubber hose with clamps. This was a quick solve BUT I need a better re-fit idea.
The I.D. of the fuel hose = 3/8. The plastic fuel line O.D = 3/8" but thin wall, will not hold long under pressure or easy slip into the fuel hose. a 3/8 hose barb will just split the plastic line, and 1/4" barb is too small. All I can find are 3/8" and 1/4" copper tubing at the hardware shops, cant use for the plastic fuel line insert.
 
Any idea for after market re-fit kit? I think the E-15 fuel we have in Hawaii rotted the O'rings, the old ones were brittle causing the first leak, and looks like the connector was off shape.
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [moonshadow] by dieselissy
Jul 07, 2007 (3:27 pm)
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Replying to: moonshadow (Jun 10, 2007 4:02 pm)

thanks moonshadow, today i replaced the cabin air filter and transmission mount due to some trembling of something in the front end, but that was not it. anyway, tried to get to the fuel pump without removing the rear seat from the trunk, and did not see anything. Well , did not completely remove the trunk carpet, but got enough to see nothing seems to be there. I have a GX, and hopefully I can change it without having to drop the tank. Thanks for your help., still trying to find a DIY manual. Got one from ebay from chilton on a disk, but did not cover everything. sending it back, no fuel system on cd to help with the pump.
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dieselissy] by moonshadow
Jul 08, 2007 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: dieselissy (Jul 07, 2007 3:27 pm)

Perhaps you do not have the rear fold down seat!
 
from the trunk point of view, the carpet is split down the middle. Remove the spare tire lid and lift up the carpet on the pass side.
 
It is between the spare tire well and the back seat.
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [moonshadow] by dieselissy
Jul 08, 2007 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: moonshadow (Jul 08, 2007 6:27 pm)

thanks again moonshadow, when i get chance again this weekend i will pull the carpet back up and check. I will I did have the pull down rear seats, but i dont. thanks again
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dieselissy] by dieselissy
Jul 18, 2007 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: dieselissy (Jul 08, 2007 7:04 pm)

Moonshadow you were right, pulled everything out of trunk and found access panel and fuel pump even though I did not have fold down seat. Job went pretty quick and now can check level!!!! thanks, took about 1/2 hour to 45 min. to change, just did everything from the trunk side!!!!! thanks again!!!!
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dieselissy] by dtownfb
Jul 19, 2007 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: dieselissy (Jul 18, 2007 12:44 pm)

Congrats! I have the same problem in my Intrigue. I just use the trip odometer to keep track of my fuel.
 
Regarding yor "rumbling" in the front of your Intrigue. It could be the wheel bearing assembly. I have that problem as well. Saving money to get them replaced. Plan to buy the hub assembly (one piece) on Ebay.
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dtownfb] by dieselissy
Jul 20, 2007 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jul 19, 2007 9:08 am)

Hey, its really simple to change the pump!!!! I can send u instructions if you want. Recently bought the pump new for $110.00 and the hubs for $55 ea off ebay. I can send you instructions on how to change pump really easy and let me provide you links to sellers on ebay! copy the links below and paste to your web browser..... installing wheel bearings this wkd, i'll let you know how it goes....
 
bearings assembly:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/T-Rex-Auto-Parts_intrigue_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsn- ZTQ2dRexQ20AutoQ20PartsQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ9030636QQsaselZ453591955QQsofpZ0
 
fuel pump:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/GLOBAL-AUTOMOTIVE_intrigue_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfs- nZGLOBALQ2dAUTOMOTIVEQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ3790409QQsaselZ10271212QQsofpZ0
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Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue - Fuel Sender problem [dieselissy] by althavian
Nov 30, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: dieselissy (Jul 20, 2007 6:18 am)

I believe that I'm having the same probllem with my gas gauge. The needle moves from F to E and back again with no in between readings. I want to change the pump but I really don't know how can you please help me?

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