Fuel Pump went out...

[endo]

So, not only did I miss a days pay, I got to sit at the station for over 6 hours waiting for the new fuel pump to get there and then pay $400 and some change for the repair.
We really need a second car badly. I'd be fine with a Hyundai Accent hatchback, but we need something else for days like this.
I could have at least worked for a few hours and made something.

Oh, and the kicker is that the mechanic said my wife and I probably ruined the fuel pump ourselves, by not keeping the gas tank over a 1/4 tank all the time. Apparently the fuel pump is actually in the gas tank, and the gas keeps it lubricated and cool. So when the gas gets below a certain level, the fuel pump get's hot and dries out, eventually causing failure.
Today sucked.

[NDX]

Well, that surly sucks.

[endo]

Glad it went out in the city and not in the sticks. I drive both, so I guess I was actually lucky. That $400 plus hurt though.
Wasn't expecting this.

[Tony Hates Everything]

Yup you should always keep the tank at 1/2 i do. man that sucks i remember a friend called one Saturday asking if i would like to have a few beers and help him change out his... my exact words "fak that buddy and good luck" 3 hours later he called said he didnt even start drinking yet because he couldn't figure out where the original pump was lol

[livingdeadgirl]

Sorry your fuel pump went out, I bet that was a big surprise. I sure hope that never happens to MY car!

[endo]

I hope not too. Completely took me by surprise because I really try to take good care of the car.

[leroy]

i had that happen to me on a sierra cosworth i was picking up for my bosses son a couple of years back.

it turned out to be just a loose connection though on the pump. which was lucky for him.