New option for fuel pump replacement

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Originally Posted by Livin' in the 80's

Did you have a pump failure or did you replace as a precaution?

I wouldn't replace a working fuel pump just as a precaution. There is a good chance the new one will not be as reliable as the one it replaced.

If you are worried about being stranded, get one of the primary/secondary reverse harnesses so if your primary pump dies, you can get home on the secondary.

Last year I replaced the entire pump assembly on my 91 with a NIB ACDelco unit. Never was pleased and turned out the check valves in both pumps were bad. Replaced the pumps and everything's great now.

BTW, if you buy new pumps, make sure the check valves are working as soon as you take them out of the box. If not, you can get a replacement or refund and not get stuck like I did.