Lift pump problems

mexicanjoe

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Ok, guys here it is: This is the 2nd lift pump in 6 months that LuLuBelle has gone thru...The last 2 leak fuel and it stinks to say the least. I bought both from Oreillys and this one is going back tomorrow on warranty.. Can you guy lend any words of assistance or encouragement? SU AMIGO: MEXICANJOE!
 

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Ford oem, yes it wiil cost 2-3 times what an airtex is, but will last.
read up some of the e pump threads , guys using them with good luck... Not a lot of GOOD options out there
 
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Exactly. I replaced my possibly factory lift pump due to a fuel starvation issue and it ended up being something else. 3-4 months later I replaced the "new" one because it was leaking fuel EVERYWHERE. I just put my old one back on and haven't had any issues since.

I didn't have good luck with my e-pump venture but your results may vary. Mine was fine unless I was pushing it above 2400RPM which was necessary when running hills in northern PA or really pulling any weight. Above that and it wasn't pushing enough fuel and was starving the IP.
 

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My wife works for O'Reilly's and will tell you not to buy their lift pumps. My cousin at AutoZone will tell you the same for his stores. Gasser or diesel. Cheaply made and the warranty on those are junk as well. I hate to say this, but if you do not wish to go to an e pump you may want to go to the stealership to get a good reliable pump.
 

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