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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
Here's the short question. I'll follow it with the long question.
I am looking to replace the fuel filter on my 1993 Saturn. I was looking on ebay and most are for DOHC engines. Question. Will the OHC engine accept a fuel pump that states it is for the DOHC? LONG QUESTION: I have been storing this car for son when he turns 16. (He has) The car was given to me about 2 years ago by my mom. She took absolute perfect care of the car, having it maintained at EVERY INTERVAL. She gave it to me, and I have never driven it. I unfortunetely didnt take the proper care for the car for the last couple of years. (#1, I didnt drain the fuel tank). I have started it approximately every 2 months, and it has always started up perfectly. Unfortunetely, the weekend that I planned to get it ready to give to my son, I couldn't get the thing to start. I replaced the Battery and checked the plugs. It had a 1/4 tank of gas at the time. After it not starting, I put about another 1/4 tank of gas into it, to make sure there was some good fuel in it. Nothing. The thing is, I dont even smell any fumes in the engine compartment. As though no fuel is getting to the injectors. One friend told me to replace the fuel filter first, another told me to check and see if I hear a 'Hummmmm' when I turn the key. (I dont'!!) Therefore, I am assuming the worst and plan on replacing the Pump. Question is, Does anyone have any input as to the problem, Abd second. There are pumps on eBay for $50.00 but they state they are for a DOHC engine. I was wondering if anyone knows if the Single OverHead Cam Engine will take the same pump. (Bolting and all) Thanks all for any input, Jason |
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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
<<The car was given to me about 2 years ago...I have never driven
it...I didnt drain the fuel tank>> It's probably too late to help you, but for the benefit of lurkers - gasoline only "keeps" for a few months. After that, it can form varnish or gum up the fuel system. For longer term storage, you can add a stabilizer to it, such as this one - http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/products.htm John Cowart |
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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
> wrote in message ups.com... > Here's the short question. I'll follow it with the long question. > > I am looking to replace the fuel filter on my 1993 Saturn. I was > looking on ebay and most are for DOHC engines. Question. Will the OHC > engine accept a fuel pump that states it is for the DOHC? > snip Do a Google groups search on 'S series fuel pump wiring' it may be your problem. Your post is confusing as you start out talking about replacing a fuel filter then you are talking about replacing your pump. You should complete ALL POSSIBLE diagnostics to confirm a failed pump before you start thinking about replacing it. It is a big job as IIRC it requires dropping the tank. I would be surprised if your pump would fail from low usage. The pump will only operate for a few seconds to build up pressure when the key is turned to on before attempting a start. If you do not hear a sound wait a minute before trying again. Do not buy a used pump if it may be hard or impossible to return it if it is NFG. Good luck, YMMV |
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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
> wrote in message ups.com... > Here's the short question. I'll follow it with the long question. > > I am looking to replace the fuel filter on my 1993 Saturn. I was > looking on ebay and most are for DOHC engines. Question. Will the OHC > engine accept a fuel pump that states it is for the DOHC? > snip Do a Google groups search on 'S series fuel pump wiring'. Your post is confusing as you start talking about changing a filter then talk about changing a pump. Do ALL POSSIBLE diagnostics BEFORE deciding to change the pump as IIRC it is a big job and requires dropping the tank. Listen for the pump to operate for a few seconds to build up pressure when the key is turned on. Expect to wait a minute before trying again. Do not buy a pump you cannot return if it is NFG. Good luck, YMMV |
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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
"bo peep" > wrote in message oups.com... > <<The car was given to me about 2 years ago...I have never driven > it...I didnt drain the fuel tank>> > > It's probably too late to help you, but for the benefit of lurkers - > gasoline only "keeps" for a few months. After that, it can form varnish > or gum up the fuel system. For longer term storage, you can add a > stabilizer to it, such as this one - > http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/products.htm > > John Cowart > I keep hearing about this but personally have never had a problem even after lengthy storage approaching two years. There can be problems with bacteria growth in diesel fuel but AFAIK this is not normally a problem with gasoline. I am sure climate has a lot to do with it, and I would worry more about water in the fuel or gas. I would also worry about internal engine corrosion and especially corrosion in the exhaust caused by starting the engine but not operating long enough to completely dry out the exhaust and muffler piping.. I do suggest storage with tank completely full or completely empty. YMMV |
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1993 Saturn Fuel Filter Question OHC (SOHC)?
Hi Everyone. I am the original poster of this topic, and wanted to
give an update. Just wanted to let everyone know, that the Saturn is up and running perfectly. It was the Fuel Pump. I got a chiltons from ebay, and went ahead and irdered a Pump from there also. Brand new. In packaging even with a replacement O-Ring. I was very impressed. Especially since it was only $65.00. Anyway, I tested the wiring harnes in the trunk first before pulling out the tank. I got 12 volts for a few seconds when the ignition was turned on. Then it dropped. I therefore new, that power was getting to the pump. I was surprised how easy and smooth the job went. Especially since I dont usually do that kind of work on cars. The only scare I had, was when I was done, I went and turned the ignition to ACC and didnt hear anything. OOOps. Forgot to re-attach the Neg Battery Cable. Did that, and there was the beautiful Hummmmm. Bitchin, Car started right up. Now, gonna change the oil, and should be ready to go. Thanks all for the advice in this post. I used it. Jason Private wrote: > "bo peep" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > <<The car was given to me about 2 years ago...I have never driven > > it...I didnt drain the fuel tank>> > > > > It's probably too late to help you, but for the benefit of lurkers - > > gasoline only "keeps" for a few months. After that, it can form varnish > > or gum up the fuel system. For longer term storage, you can add a > > stabilizer to it, such as this one - > > http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/products.htm > > > > John Cowart > > > > I keep hearing about this but personally have never had a problem even after > lengthy storage approaching two years. There can be problems with bacteria > growth in diesel fuel but AFAIK this is not normally a problem with > gasoline. I am sure climate has a lot to do with it, and I would worry more > about water in the fuel or gas. I would also worry about internal engine > corrosion and especially corrosion in the exhaust caused by starting the > engine but not operating long enough to completely dry out the exhaust and > muffler piping.. > > I do suggest storage with tank completely full or completely empty. > > YMMV |
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