Emergency on my DD

noob · August 3rd, 2007, 07:38 PM

I was driving home today im my 1997 olds' 88 and had a loss in power basically if you gave it more gas it would just flutter. I could lightly get it to go but it wouldn't really pick up and go and still wanted to cut out. I put it in neutral and gave it some gas and it died out and wouldn't start. after about 15 tries it started and ran the same crappy way i got one more block and pulled off at my aunts who i happen to be by and it died again. I said screw it and got a ride home. But now my dd is out of commission and i need it fixed rather quickly, so i was hoping you guys could give some advice as to what it is. It's seems like it has to be in the fuel system by how it was running. Also when i was outside of the vehicle you could hear a high pitched straining or siren sound from the gas tank area which makes me think fuel pump is going out but im not sure. Any advice as to what i should check and what it could be would be great thanks guys for your help.

69fastback · August 3rd, 2007, 08:59 PM

I'm guessing you need to change the fuel filter. That's a cheap/easy place to start.

noob · August 3rd, 2007, 09:10 PM

thanks man also some guys on another forum are saying if my fuel tank area was making a high pitched whistling sound that its prolly my fuel pump what's your guys thought on that.

noob · August 3rd, 2007, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

I'm guessing you need to change the fuel filter. That's a cheap/easy place to start.

I should change that it does seem to be a reasonable place to start thanks man.

ujslost · August 3rd, 2007, 11:39 PM

fuel pump man. its getting over heated and shutting off

noob · August 4th, 2007, 01:34 AM

so what a replacement one and im good??

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 01:36 AM

yeah should be

noob · August 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM

cool thanks guys i'll prolly change the filter too as soon as im able to find it lol.

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 02:12 AM

look on the frame rail under one of the doors

noob · August 4th, 2007, 02:24 PM

ok i'll check that out. also i wanted to tell you guys that i went to get my car from my aunts at about 7 am and it was not too warm yet out and it started up and ran just fine so why is it that my fuel pump is getting to hot and shutting off and when it gets hot it starts to sound like a high pitched siren noise?

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

fuel pump man. its getting over heated and shutting off

Yep thats what I told you. Its getting hot and shutting off. time for a new one.

noob · August 4th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

Originally Posted by ujslost

fuel pump man. its getting over heated and shutting off

Yep thats what I told you. Its getting hot and shutting off. time for a new one.

yea thanks for your help man. also what causes fuel pumps to get overheated? is it when they just get old? thanks again.

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 06:24 PM

getting old for 1 and if you only fill the tank to like 1/4 tank or there abouts, that will make one heat up quicker. full tanks keep the pump cooler

noob · August 4th, 2007, 06:33 PM

oh well is this my fuel filter casing here.

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 06:38 PM

I would spray those lines with some PB Blaster before you try loosening them or you could twist the line in 2.
or take it to a quick lube and let them change it thatway if they break a line they have to fix it for you.

thats some pretty bad rust there

noob · August 4th, 2007, 06:40 PM

yeah cars a 1997 and I've only had it for maybe 8 months. but that is the filter? and whats that pb blaster run in the store, is it pretty cheap?

noob · August 4th, 2007, 06:42 PM

http://www.pbblaster.com/store/morei...m?Product_ID=1

Is that what ur talking about?

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 07:06 PM

yeah thats the fuel filter. and thats the pb blaster and it runs around $5
spay it on liberally and let it set for about 30 miins.. and spray again when you get ready to break the line loose.

i suggest you try to tighten the line a little, then loosen a little, then tighten a little, then loosen until it feels like its gonna come off pretty easily that will help break any rust loose that could cause you to just twist the line off.

vise grips might be handy if needed also

noob · August 4th, 2007, 11:43 PM

alright i'll try that thanks for helping me out . and for the fuel pump since im not to mechanically inclined yet , it'll be hitting the shop that.

ujslost · August 4th, 2007, 11:48 PM

nah its easy too.

August 3rd, 2007, 07:38 PM	#1
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	Emergency on my DD I was driving home today im my 1997 olds' 88 and had a loss in power basically if you gave it more gas it would just flutter. I could lightly get it to go but it wouldn't really pick up and go and still wanted to cut out. I put it in neutral and gave it some gas and it died out and wouldn't start. after about 15 tries it started and ran the same crappy way i got one more block and pulled off at my aunts who i happen to be by and it died again. I said screw it and got a ride home. But now my dd is out of commission and i need it fixed rather quickly, so i was hoping you guys could give some advice as to what it is. It's seems like it has to be in the fuel system by how it was running. Also when i was outside of the vehicle you could hear a high pitched straining or siren sound from the gas tank area which makes me think fuel pump is going out but im not sure. Any advice as to what i should check and what it could be would be great thanks guys for your help. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 3rd, 2007, 08:59 PM	#2
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,568 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm guessing you need to change the fuel filter. That's a cheap/easy place to start. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

August 3rd, 2007, 09:10 PM	#3
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks man also some guys on another forum are saying if my fuel tank area was making a high pitched whistling sound that its prolly my fuel pump what's your guys thought on that. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 3rd, 2007, 11:39 PM	#5
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	fuel pump man. its getting over heated and shutting off __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 01:34 AM	#6
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	so what a replacement one and im good?? __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#7
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah should be __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#8
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool thanks guys i'll prolly change the filter too as soon as im able to find it lol. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 02:12 AM	#9
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	look on the frame rail under one of the doors __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#10
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok i'll check that out. also i wanted to tell you guys that i went to get my car from my aunts at about 7 am and it was not too warm yet out and it started up and ran just fine so why is it that my fuel pump is getting to hot and shutting off and when it gets hot it starts to sound like a high pitched siren noise? __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#13
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	getting old for 1 and if you only fill the tank to like 1/4 tank or there abouts, that will make one heat up quicker. full tanks keep the pump cooler __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#15
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would spray those lines with some PB Blaster before you try loosening them or you could twist the line in 2. or take it to a quick lube and let them change it thatway if they break a line they have to fix it for you. thats some pretty bad rust there __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#16
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah cars a 1997 and I've only had it for maybe 8 months. but that is the filter? and whats that pb blaster run in the store, is it pretty cheap? __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#17
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.pbblaster.com/store/morei...m?Product_ID=1 Is that what ur talking about? __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#18
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah thats the fuel filter. and thats the pb blaster and it runs around $5 spay it on liberally and let it set for about 30 miins.. and spray again when you get ready to break the line loose. i suggest you try to tighten the line a little, then loosen a little, then tighten a little, then loosen until it feels like its gonna come off pretty easily that will help break any rust loose that could cause you to just twist the line off. vise grips might be handy if needed also __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#19
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright i'll try that thanks for helping me out . and for the fuel pump since im not to mechanically inclined yet , it'll be hitting the shop that. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

August 4th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#20
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	nah its easy too. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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