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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: Fuel pump moise
This sounds similar to a problem I have had with my '85 XJ-S. Anyone have the part number for this filter? Aaron '85 XJ-S >---------- >From: Jim Cantrell[SMTP:jimc@sysdiv.sdl.USU.edu] >Sent: Thursday, February 13, 1997 10:02 AM >To: OTerry1526@aol.com >Cc: jag-lovers@sn.no >Subject: Re: Fuel pump moise > >> I have an 86 xjs, I have recently started hearing a high pitched whine >>after >> running the car for a while. The noise come from the trunk. I suspect it >>the >> fuel enjection making the noise. >> Can anybody tell me how to solve this problem, if it is a problem and how >>to >> solve it as inexpensively as possible > >My guess is that it is your fuel pump cavitating. There is an in >tank filter that has a tendency to plug up and this can cause the >pump to have a inadequate supply of fuel - thus the noise. You can >check the filters by removing the tank drain plug and the filters are >simply pushed over the fuel pick up line. I had the same problem on >my XJ12C. However, my tanks were very rusty and were causing the >problems. You may have a similar situation. If the tank is rusty, >fix it right away by replacement with a rust free specimen. >Otherwise, you will be spending megabucks on replacing fuel >injectors. > > >Kind Regards, > >Jim Cantrell > > > Follow-Ups:
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