Hello All!

I'm going crazy and here is why!

My 1987 Volvo 240DL was having a problem starting and it would take many times cranking before it would fire up. The external Fuel pump was also loud and whining.

I replaced the external pump and the starting problem was solved, it fired up instantly every time. I went for a ride and the car goes just fine but I hear the new external pump whining even louder!

I figure I need a new in-tank pump so I go and install a new one.

Now the car will start every time but then stall out instantly, it's not driveable at all and stalls if idling and quickly stalls if i give it any gas. Heres the strange part and I hope someone can help! If I pull the fuse for the new intank pump the car runs perfectly but the new external pump is VERY loud. If I put in the fuse for the new In-tank pump the car just dies upon startup.

I hope someone can help me. I need this fixed as soon as possible because I take care of an elderly mother that had a stroke. This volvo is my lifeline and I am stressed beyond imagination.

Thanks to anyone that can help...you'll be saving my life!

You may have a defective fuel pump. What kind of pump did you install, was it an OEM bosch? Also did you replace the filter with the new pump. Could be clogged fuel filter.

The new pumps were from the local auto parts store. The filters were all replaced too.

thanks for the reply.

Any other ideas?

Were the new pumps Bosch or some other brand? Makes no diff where you
got them!
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George Downs, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Central US

Some other brand. i'm on a VERY limited budget right now!