joebrent 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Sometimes when i go to start the car i get a strange grinding,sucking noise?? The sound seems to come from the rear of the car i think? It usually only happens when i try to start the car while giving it some throttle. When i get this noise it usually takes about three attempts to get it started normally. Apart from this all is perfect 8) Any help very much appreciated, cheers guys :!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Gotta be a fuel pump problem... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 20, 2004 probably time to change the fuel filter and see if that cures it... ;) 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebrent 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Ok guys thanks for the help, any ideas how much a fuel pump costs and whats involved in fitting one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 20, 2004 change the filter first, they're about a tenner and aren't massively difficult to change... 8) If that doesn't help matters, then it's time to start looking at the more expensive things (pump is around the £100 mark) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebrent 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Ok then mate, when i next get some work done ill get the filter changed, would that affect the startup though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 21, 2004 yup... A blocked fuel filter will starve the engine of fuel and make starting difficult, as well as possibly making the engine run lean at all times... :? Lots of potential hassles, all 'cos of a £7 filter... :? :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
