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Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

posted by  rtparr on  Wed Sep 7 13:30 CST 2005
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Have read numerous accounts of failed fuel pumps. Always miles and miles from home. Have considered going to a wrecking yard and scoring one from a 97 wreck. They cost on the plus side of $200 by quite a bit when you buy a new one from Volvo. Any problems with getting a used one and carrying it around in the trunk? After the pump has been exposed to gas, does anything dry out when it's removed? I would definitely switch out the pump with the one in the car to make sure it is working before I stored it, but I don't know whether this would be wise or not. Any advice or comments much appreciated. Dick








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    Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

    posted by  Jack43 on  Thu Sep 8 12:19 CST 2005
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    Most fuel pumps (not entirely sure about the 850)use the fuel in the tank to keep cool. Therefore, running the tank down close to empty before refilling will cause the pump to run hotter and potentially fail earlier. Thus, according to some articles I've read, it's a good idea to refill when it gets down to 3/4 empty. Might be a more acceptable alternative to lugging around a spare--after all, any number of gizmos can fail and strand you like the cam position sensor or thermostat etc...how many spares do you want to carry with you, really?
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      Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

      posted by  rtparr on  Thu Sep 8 12:45 CST 2005
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      Jack--when you're out in the middle of East Jesus Nowhere you can't carry too many spares, especially when you're driving a Volvo. We're talking Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, estern Washington and Oregon. It's a quickie to change out if you have a spare handy. My friend has a 96 850 turbo, and his fuel pump went out in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Real horror story, not to mention expensive. Had he had a spare, albeit from a wreck, it would have saved him innumerable anguish, money and time. I just don't know how long you can carry a good used one around. New ones sit on the shelf for years, but that may be a different matter. Dick








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        Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

        posted by  Jack43 on  Fri Sep 9 03:34 CST 2005
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        I live in Utah--there is a sign on the interstate near Green River that says 'no services next 70 miles'and there is nothing but tiny bergs beyond that. I understand being in the middle of nowhere...
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        Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

        posted by  someone claiming to be marty on  Thu Sep 8 13:09 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        Hi Dick...

        My neighbor just put in a fuel pump which had been stored for a bit over 6 years... bought from a junkyard for $15, but didn't need it... turned out he needed a fuel pump relay, and couldn't get his money back, so he just sprayed some WD-40 into it, wrapped it in rags, and left it in his garage. Works just fine.

        By the way, how did you make out with that spot in your interior? Now Volvo is listing something called "Atacama"... wonder what THAT is. Like you, I sure didn't know that your "suede" seating surfaces were actually "Alcantara"... (apparently a synthetic)... I sincerely hope no harm was done.

        Marty
        '96 855T








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          Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

          posted by  rtparr on  Fri Sep 9 05:13 CST 2005
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          Marty--haven't tried removing it yet because, like you, I was wondering whether it was Alcantar as the one post said, or genuine suede. Think I will stop by a dry cleaners and ask them what they use and afterwards to recondition the leather. Anything that will pull that small spot will pull the oil in the leather as well. Will keep you posted. Dick








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            Storing a used fuel pump 850 1997

            posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Sat Sep 10 15:42 CST 2005 [RELATED]

            Whatever you decide to try on your seat it would be a good idea to first try it on an inconspicuous area. Maybe the center arm rest in the back seat.







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