GMC Repair: Fuel Pump, electric fuel pump, gmc safari

Question
I havce a 1989 GMC Safari.  Tonight I was driving home and all of a sudden my van died.  It did sputter a little before hand.  it won't re start and it wants to start.  It sounds like it's not getting fuel, or maybe just a little bit. My question is: 1, How do I determine if it is the fuel pump, and 2, how hard is it to replace.  Also, is the fuel pump in the tank, on top of the tank, or up by the engine compartment.

Thanks

Eric

Answer
The ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP is in the fuel tank.



Fuel pump test:

1. Get yourself a helper.

2. remove the gas cap.

3. have one person listen in the gas tank at the gas cap opening.

4. have the other person turn the ignition switch to the ON position ONLY so as the dash lights come on. Do NOT attempt to start the engine.

5. As soon as the ignition key is turned to the ON position, The person at the gas tank should hear the fuel pump run for TWO SECONDS and then it should STOP.

6. Does it ?.


If you do NOT hear it run, in most cases the fault is the fuel pump.



let me know.


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