Fuel Pump Question

Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Ok so my '94 Z28 with 30k on my new engine has this issue, only happens when I drive around a lot, freeway or in town, and when it is hot outside. I'm talking temps around 100 and humid. Monday I drove it about 100 miles, hot outside, came off the freeway and headed home obviously at slower speeds. I could hear the fuel pump kick in and shortly thereafter the car died. If I tried to start it the fuel pump would kick in and it would not start, like it's sucking air. You could smell the gas fumes in the car and I took the gas cap off and got a loud suction noise. I waited about 10 minutes and it started right up. This is the second time in a week it has done this, pretty much the same scenario. It is my daily driver and takes me to work about 40 miles per day. I have no problems with this otherwise.

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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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could be the wiring getting too hot or the pump itself. is it the original pump? or was it upgraded or swapped out with the new motor?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Def sounds evap. Scroll down and read my thrashes titled fuel pump issues for some tips
 
Old Jul 5, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Thanks for the info, and yes I believe it is the original fuel pump. I've had the car 2 years and have not replaced it in that time period. Just the engine, water pump, radiator, hoses and such to get the 3 year unlimited mileage warranty.
 
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