snakeye
Veteran Member
My bet is new lift pump fixed the problem, but in the process the mechanic damaged the fuel lines. Btw that part was $10 on clearance a few years back, ffs.
If you don't SEE a fuel leak coming from the pump, as in, it's not dripping onto the ground, I doubt it's taking air in. It physically can't without leaking and even a small leak and a few drops of diesel usually aren't enough to prevent the car from starting.
I think the pump is sucking air from somewhere. This is easy to see by priming the pump and fuel lines and then keeping an eye on the clear fuel line. If bubbles start forming, usually it's the fuel sender or the valve on the filter.
First thing I'd do is to go see my car, pull the rear passenger side seat up, unscrew those 3 large phillips screws under the carpet flap, take a picture of what you see down there and post it here. Takes 2 minutes max, and you'll get a good idea of what's going on down there.
If you don't SEE a fuel leak coming from the pump, as in, it's not dripping onto the ground, I doubt it's taking air in. It physically can't without leaking and even a small leak and a few drops of diesel usually aren't enough to prevent the car from starting.
I think the pump is sucking air from somewhere. This is easy to see by priming the pump and fuel lines and then keeping an eye on the clear fuel line. If bubbles start forming, usually it's the fuel sender or the valve on the filter.
First thing I'd do is to go see my car, pull the rear passenger side seat up, unscrew those 3 large phillips screws under the carpet flap, take a picture of what you see down there and post it here. Takes 2 minutes max, and you'll get a good idea of what's going on down there.