Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:48:53 PST From: mojavegnospamveg.iwvisp.com (Everett M. Greene) Subject: Re: Possible fuel pump problems
"ROO" <andyatarea51nospamcom> writes: > I have a '93 Saab 9000. A few weeks ago I had a tame mechanic fit a 'a > good as new' fuel pump for me. All the while I keep the tank topped up > there's no problem. However, it's when the fuel level drops below 1/2 a > tank is when the problem starts. Normal driving is fine, but when I > ease off the throttle to turn, slow down etc. the engine falters almost > to stand still as I apply the throttle. What ever answers you have will > be much appreciated, especially if they involve NOT forking out for > another pump. Is yours one of the models with the pickup pump at the tank? If so, that pump has probably failed and the pump at the engine is having to draw fuel all the way on its own and is struggling at times.