Whining fuel pump

[Shaggy33]

Had the fuel guage at the emptiest I've ever had today (needle just inside red area). Also I pulled into petrol station I heard a distinct whining noise coming for the rear of car (not present 30 miles previous when I left home).
My question; is this normal when the pump is having to work harder to get fuel from a low level or is it a sign on worn out pump? I have both in tank and main pump ready to fit but neem putting it off thinking all was fine!

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Shaggy33

Had the fuel guage at the emptiest I've ever had today (needle just inside red area). Also I pulled into petrol station I heard a distinct whining noise coming for the rear of car (not present 30 miles previous when I left home).
My question; is this normal when the pump is having to work harder to get fuel from a low level or is it a sign on worn out pump? I have both in tank and main pump ready to fit but neem putting it off thinking all was fine!

You need to check that the in tank pump is working , the noise is air getting in the main pump under the floor .. You might find teh rubber pipe on the in tank pump has a hole too .

[Shaggy33]

thanks clan. is the symptom of the intank pump loss of power?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Shaggy33

thanks clan. is the symptom of the intank pump loss of power?

possibly at low fuel level then ok if you fill the tank .... Except in hot weather !

[volvo always]

Originally Posted by Clan

possibly at low fuel level then ok if you fill the tank .... Except in hot weather !

My pump has always been noisy when low on fuel. It's been 8 years since purchase and 70,000 miles later, and it still works so I have left it. If I fill the tank it stinks of fuel sometimes inside as quite possibly the tank is holed. This fuel smell has happened in the last 6 months.

I now don't fully fill. It's my second car now, so only does low mileage so live with it.

James.