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THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:07 am Post subject: 91 suburban

was looking at buying a 91 suburban. exactly what i want for da beach. the ad is claiming new fuel pump and filter but he cant get the pump to "kick on". any thoughts on this? what would it take to fix the problem and roughly how much? thanks
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richard moreland · Finger Mullet Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 19

change out the fuel pump relay. should be about $15.00 +or-

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Is it the one on top of the fuel tank?
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THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

no I.D-er
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richard moreland · Finger Mullet Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 19

Tyler are you talking about the fuel pump or the relay.

SaltyCuda · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:54 am Post subject:

Proper diagnostic proceedures before buying!

The truck or the relay...

Anything can be simulated, including the function of a relay. there are a few items that control the pump/relay such as oil pressure, ignition and so on.

Seems as thought there might be a mis-diagnoses already taking place if the pump was replaced and it still doesn't work. Ya Think!

THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject:

absolutley....also, the fact that the pump doesnt work means the truck is not driveable which might be a way to hide problems that you can only determine by driving the vehicle.
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SaltyCuda · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject:

I didn't say don't buy the truck, I just think you should have it checked if you don't have the tools or experiance.

I have purchased some great beach vehicles that didn't run in my time.

Figure in what it will cost to get it fixed when making an offer. Oh! and make the offer really low, if you think it's too low, offer less. I have taken ownership of perfectly good running vehicles as low as $200.00

$50.00 for a Toyota on a hook once, it needed a distributor.

Wink

THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject:

Its hard for me to factor those things into my offer...I literally know almost nothing about working on vehicles other than tire & oil changes Embarassed

but im searchin around...very soon I will no longer be goin surf fishing in my Taurus with my little son surrounded by gear in the back seat. Very Happy

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