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Ok serious tech question. Going to be replacing a fuel pump in a Dodge Caliber tomorrow night in an apartment complex parking lot. Thankfully, you remove the rear seat and the pump is right there.

Its a no start, cranking and has spark. Pulled fuel rail to check and no fuel to prime or during cranking. What is weird is I hear a weird buzzing/humming coming from under the hood when key is on. Only thing is, there aren't any relays. There is one fuse box in the entire car, its under the hood, and its called the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). I guess Dodge has a history of those being faulty.

After checking everything else I used a DMM to confirm that there is 10v-11v when key is in on position, and spikes when first turned and when cranking. So the pump is getting power, but everyone agree the pump is dead?

Also, how does one dispose of an old fuel pump?
 
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Begster said:
Ok serious tech question. Going to be replacing a fuel pump in a Dodge Caliber tomorrow night in an apartment complex parking lot. Thankfully, you remove the rear seat and the pump is right there.

Its a no start, cranking and has spark. Pulled fuel rail to check and no fuel to prime or during cranking. What is weird is I hear a weird buzzing/humming coming from under the hood when key is on. Only thing is, there aren't any relays. There is one fuse box in the entire car, its under the hood, and its called the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). I guess Dodge has a history of those being faulty.

After checking everything else I used a DMM to confirm that there is 10v-11v when key is in on position, and spikes when first turned and when cranking. So the pump is getting power, but everyone agree the pump is dead?

Also, how does one dispose of an old fuel pump?
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Quick internetz search says that vehicle has a big issue with the wiring connector at the fuel pump melting. May want to pop open the access port and take a look before buying a new pump
 
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vetteboy said:
Toss it on the scrap pile if you've got one, otherwise put it in the box the new one came in and throw it away? :shrug:
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Or throw it in the woods.

But I believe that's something that the parts store probably has to take back? I know with other fluids, you're supposed to be able to return the used ones, I don't see why a pump with fuel in it would be any different.
 
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dukie564 said:
Quick internetz search says that vehicle has a big issue with the wiring connector at the fuel pump melting. May want to pop open the access port and take a look before buying a new pump
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Ya the caliber does have that problem. But this one doesn't, already confirmed it didn't have a burnt connector when I checked the voltage at the connector. If it did have a burnt connector, it would mean a new pump and new wire harness connector.

vetteboy said:
Toss it on the scrap pile if you've got one, otherwise put it in the box the new one came in and throw it away? :shrug:
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No scrap pile, and I was thinking throwing away a part soaked in gasoline wasn't the safest?

squashman702 said:
Or throw it in the woods.

But I believe that's something that the parts store probably has to take back? I know with other fluids, you're supposed to be able to return the used ones, I don't see why a pump with fuel in it would be any different.
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I'll check with the store when I pick up the pump.
 
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Light it on fire. Problem solved.

No, a parts store won't take back your stinky, drippy fuel pump.
 
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just let it sit outside for a day, last time I checked gas evaporates rapidly, unless its in a cooler
 
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Just re-upped my UJ membership, who's wheeling this year boys?!
 
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CTeunuch said:
Just re-upped my UJ membership, who's wheeling this year boys?!
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apparently just you.

Me and Bobby-no tow rigs
Bill-still crying over a broken window
Colin-no money
Ross-jeep gets broken in back yard
Sheep-jeep still covered in snow
Adam-no trailer
Anthony/Chris-still building
 
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Hey I am ready anytime. Window or no window.
 
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I think time is mostly killing me, not necessarily the money.

I have to finish my uncles car, I'd like to build a shed this summer, do body work on my truck with Nick, deal with getting Kate a new car, etc. etc.

Not to mention work has been crazy busy lately (which is a good thing, so I can't complain).
 
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So I was doing some research for the '49 last night and I found out that a Lincoln MK8 IRS is a fairly easy swap, which got me all hot and bothered. Then I was talking to a guy at work this morning whom I knew used to have a few of them, and it turns out he still has a parts car laying around he was going to strip this spring. He said I could have the whole IRS setup with fresh 3.73's and a tracloc for $250 if I helped him strip the car. That plus a Crown Vic IFS should make this thing handle like it's on rails. Now I'm just going to want more motor...
 
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CTeunuch said:
So I was doing some research for the '49 last night and I found out that a Lincoln MK8 IRS is a fairly easy swap, which got me all hot and bothered. Then I was talking to a guy at work this morning whom I knew used to have a few of them, and it turns out he still has a parts car laying around he was going to strip this spring. He said I could have the whole IRS setup with fresh 3.73's and a tracloc for $250 if I helped him strip the car. That plus a Crown Vic IFS should make this thing handle like it's on rails. Now I'm just going to want more motor...
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LSx.
 
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But seriously, S54 with ITB setup, if you've got an extra $8k or so kicking around. People would be very confused when they heard an I6 at 8k RPM.
 
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