Re: Fuel Pump Noise Cured!

["Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxx>]

I actually just performed this procedure on one of the new fuel pickup 
lines last weekend. The new ($91) one is of very high quality, much 
stiffer than the original ones. I figured this would help prevent it 
from collapsing when heated, so I decided just to leave it at that. 
But I was at a surplus store over the weekend and somthing really 
caught my eye. A HUGE tub of identical springs, with a similar size 
to the pickup line. But what really caught my attention was thier 
flexibility. I had pondered putting a spring in my original line but 
I could never find one flexible enough to keep the line in its 
original form. I decided to buy one ($0.85) just so I could see how 
well it fit. Well, it couldn't have been a better size, it fits in 
the new pickup line snugly, along with keeping the line in its 
original shape. Now its IMPOSSIBLE to kink, or collapse the new line. 
The only downside I can see from this is that the spring is ordinary 
steel. So if I ever let the line go dry it may start to rust, but 
that isn't unlike the fuel pump or any other car's gas tank. I would 
strongly suggest this mod to ANYONE, regardless of the condition of 
your new or original hose. It will lengthen the life of your fuel 
pump and relieve much annoyace from a noisy pump. Happy Driving!

Jim Reeve
MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
DMC-6960