Fuel pump blew, recommendations?
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Fuel pump blew, recommendations?
So I blew my fuel pump. It was the stock Mazda one with 140,000 miles on it. Should I replace it with the same thing, or do you guys suggest a different one like a Walbro? It's sunday so Napa isn't open here, but I'm thinking a stock replacement may just last as long, if not longer, than the factory one did.
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walbro 190hp
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So I thought I blew my pump, then I checked the voltage to the plug at the pump. Nothing. Perhaps it's my relay? I tested the main ecu but my haynes manual says my fuel pump relay is under the steering column. I pulled the cover out and I
can't find the relay. What does it look like?
can't find the relay. What does it look like?
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So I thought I blew my pump, then I checked the voltage to the plug at the pump. Nothing. Perhaps it's my relay? I tested the main ecu but my haynes manual says my fuel pump relay is under the steering column. I pulled the cover out and I
can't find the relay. What does it look like?
can't find the relay. What does it look like?
Edit, Just stuck my head under the dash and looked at it. On my '90, it's a big rectangular orange plug that connects into a black plug. Squeeze the tabs on the side of the orange connector to disconnect and check for voltage.
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i had this issue on our 96 and i ust hardwired a 12 volt toggle to go in space beside my criuse control. I see no reason why he cant run a 190 brain he doesnt need more flow than it can provide, esp if he gets a high pressure unit. A 255 will give him more headroom but ultimatly i think it will cause problems with the internal regulator in the tank.
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So I checked the FM website and they sell the Walbro 255 for $139. The stock replacement from the Mazda dealer is $438. Needless to say I'm going with the Walbro. Anyone put of of these in? It says, "slight modifications needed." What mods did you guys have to do, and this is PNP for the '99, correct?
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Hard wired fuel pump FTW! Makes a great safety feature too if you hide it. It was a necessity on my RX7 since it would have hot start problems all the time. Either that or I would have to pop the hood and pull the fuse several times to clear the flood.
Why 190 and not the 255? Isn't the price fairly close? Or is the 255 just overkill?
Why 190 and not the 255? Isn't the price fairly close? Or is the 255 just overkill?
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I'm goin with the 255, thought maybe it would be overkill, but since everybody's like "dude what's wrong with you, go with the 255", I'm doin it. Lightningmotorsports.com price: $89.99
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
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I'm goin with the 255, thought maybe it would be overkill, but since everybody's like "dude what's wrong with you, go with the 255", I'm doin it. Lightningmotorsports.com price: $89.99
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
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I'm goin with the 255, thought maybe it would be overkill, but since everybody's like "dude what's wrong with you, go with the 255", I'm doin it. Lightningmotorsports.com price: $89.99
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
Flyin Miata price: $139.99
Why the $50 difference? You know FM will charge like $25 to ship it and it'll take 8 days.
I told my Honda friend about the pump, and he's like I have a Walbro in my civic, got it from LightningMotorsports.com. I'm like, GTFO!
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Ha! Nothing against FM, I have a lot of their parts on my car. They fit perfect, they hold up, and I believe they sell the best quality parts you can buy for a miata. It's just, you will pay top dollar for it for it, and they rape you on shipping. I think they charge like $1200 for a GT2560 turbo? You can buy em other places for way cheaper.
Well, I'm sure everybody's heard about FM's price craze a thousand times over...so here's what's what. I'm going with the 255 walbro, and this thread met it's goal.
Well, I'm sure everybody's heard about FM's price craze a thousand times over...so here's what's what. I'm going with the 255 walbro, and this thread met it's goal.