My grandmothers 1994 Chevy Lumina 2dr 3.1L 43,*** miles just recently had a fuel pump changed out by Pep Boys. Apparently the car died on her about a block from the Pep Boys and the tow company thru her insurance had to tow her w/in 5 miles so that's where she ended-up. They diagnosed it as a bad pump and replaced it and the fuel filter, however now when the car's cold it takes a good 10 seconds of cranking to start the car (never had this prob before, ran perfect). My bud and I checked the fuel pressure on the rail and it is a steady 35lbs and peaks at about 42lbs during initial start-up for a milli sec and during heavy acceleration/revving of the motor peaks about 40lbs or so. My bud thinks that the fuel pump isn't kicking on right away, it almost sounds like it starts to pump during the cranking. Also, the fuel lines coming off the tank don't look like they are bent all the way back up where they should be. Myself and my bud normally do all the maintnance and repairs on her car, but this time fate took it's turn. I'm bringing it back into them in a week or so to see if it's a bad pump or if they messed something up, but I'm looking for any helpful input that you guys and gals might have.
Thanks!
Lyle
Thanks!
Lyle