Re: (no subject)

[Rob Silcher <rsilcher@mc4adm.UWaterloo.ca>]

Sounds like the fuel distributor.  Mine makes a steady bzzzt sound on my 
'87 5KCSTQ.

-Rob Silcher

On Wed, 6 Sep 1995, Nick Craft wrote:

> >>I noticed a medium level buzzing noise coming from the passenger
> >>side rear of the engine compartment on the 5000S Turbo, is this normal?
> >>What is it?
> >>
> >>Thanks much for any info!
> >>
> >>Chris
> >>
> >
> >Most likely Fuel Pump.  If it is only noticeable at idle, probably
> >not a big deal.  If it's loud and unsteady, fix it now! before it screws
> >up other stuff further down the line.  There a quie a few people who
> >can diagnose in more detail if needed........ :-)
> >
> >Mike L,
> >76761.1444@compuserve.com
> >
> >With 2 89 100's that both buzz at idle.......both with over 90k miles
> >
> 
> But why would the fuel pump cause a buzz in the engine compartment?
> 						^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> The fuel pump is in the gas tank, ain't it? I still reckon its the
> frequency valve - which your '89 100 may not have, Mike - due to having a
> differential pressure control valve instead.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nick.
>