Date: 18 Jun 2003 18:42:01 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: 1987 Saab 900 16v -- skipping coupled with noise in rear-end -- Fuel Pump??
Someone who looks an awful lot like Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > Jason Duprey wrote: >> I have a 1987 Saab 900 16v with an intermittent whirring / buzzing >> noise in the rear-end that is coupled with (oftentimes, but not >> always) with skipping while driving. I believe it is the fuel pump, >> but I want a second opinion. Also, is there a special Saab tool for >> this? Should I just bring it to the dealer? > Sounds like the pump. Sounds like _a_ pump. There's a pre-pump in the tank, and the main pump outside of the tank. > It's a very easy job, no special tools required on your year > (later ones have a locking ring, but even that's easily undone > with a strap wrench). > Should you take it to the dealer? Dunno - how much car work do > you do? ...and how comfortable are you working in an explosive environment? How certain are you that your tools and techniques are non-sparking, and that your shop is safe for working on an explosive air:fuel mixture? Not trying to make this out to be bigger than it is, but this is probably one for the dealer, unless you're very very comfortable doing such things and have all the right tools. Also, they may be able to tell from sound which of the pumps it is. Your car will, of course, be completely undrivable once you start tearing this apart, too... Dave Hinz
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