Fuel Pump Issue? (WB 255lb Pump) - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

dsm4life04 · 08-02-2010, 04:34 PM

I have a walboro 255 fuel pump for my car and ever since i got the car about 5 months ago i noticed it has a "whining" sound to it. The guy i bought it from said its typical. However on longer drives (over an hour) the pump becomes extremely loud, almost like a loud whistle. Just wondering if this is normal or if i should be concerned. Thanks.

jesus_ralliart · 08-02-2010, 06:36 PM

walboro aka whineboro..... yea its normal

dsm4life04 · 08-02-2010, 07:40 PM

It's weird cause i know a small whining is usually heard by the 255, but the noise i hear is absurd. Like i can be listening to my music in the car and if i'm on a long trip i can hear the fuel pump plain as day. It sounds serious to me. And its to the point where if i get a new one a might just get a 190. I'm only running 11 psi.

TT TA · 08-02-2010, 09:09 PM

I have twin walboros in my tank I can not hear them at all but my car makes sounds. I have a spare new 255, if you're interested send me a pm.

jjm4life · 08-03-2010, 10:48 AM

in my evo my walbro was louder when the tank was low or it was hot out. havent noticed a volume or pitch change in the lotus yet.

90blacktsiawd · 08-03-2010, 01:09 PM

I noticed a bit of a whine with my walboro 190 too. If your looking at swapping looking into the stock toyota supra pumps. They flow a bit more than the 255 but they are known to last a lot longer and mine never whined.

jesus_ralliart · 08-03-2010, 06:37 PM

+1 on the supra idea.... ive heard that works.

**Got Insulin?** · 08-03-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90blacktsiawd

I noticed a bit of a whine with my walboro 190 too. If your looking at swapping looking into the stock toyota supra pumps. They flow a bit more than the 255 but they are known to last a lot longer and mine never whined.

+5000. Have had one in my car since 98K miles, sitting at 142K now and still going strong.

dsm4life04 · 08-03-2010, 06:51 PM

Ok well with that being said, i think i might get the supra pump. Do you guys know what year supra pump i should get? And should it be a 255 or what exactly should i be looking for? Thanks for the feedback.

ReVision · 08-03-2010, 06:57 PM

The factory 93-98 TT Fuel pump is a Denso pump, I run two on my car and can not hear them when the car is running at all.

http://www.titanmotorsports.com/factoysupfue.html

dsm4life04 · 08-04-2010, 07:01 PM

Alright well i'm gonna get a new fuel pump regardless, so if the supra pump is really worth the extra cash i'm most likely just gonna get it. I just can't stand that walbro pump and all the noise it makes. Anyone know where i can get a cheaper supra pump? Like does anyone know someone selling one? Thanks.

**Got Insulin?** · 08-04-2010, 09:48 PM

Check supraforums and CL. In your case though, you're really paying for the comfort and longevity factors, so sucking it up and never worrying about it again is probably worthwhile.

SovXietday · 08-04-2010, 10:06 PM

Sounds like you're pump is overheating. Walbro's do whine, but it's not THAT bad. I can't hear mine once I fire the car.

sleeper15 · 08-04-2010, 10:13 PM

i can hear mine whine, but, it's the same pitch the whole time. also, doesn't help that my civic is gutted, and the fuel pump is right behind me,

JankyS13 · 08-09-2010, 12:40 AM

I rarly hear my 255hpi and when I do I either A) turn up the stereo or B) give it more gas. Generally I don't hear it anymore after one, the other or both.

90blacktsiawd · 08-09-2010, 07:31 AM

I got my used TT Supra pump for under 100 shipped back when i actually had a dsm and used it for 20k miles before selling it to a friend who's been using it for 4-5 years since. They are made by Denso who are known for their reliability. I believe they put out 260 lph. You can also check the bigger dsm sites like dsmtalk and dsmtuners for people selling used ones.

dsm4life04 · 08-09-2010, 03:28 PM

Yeah i just sucked it up and bought a brand new denso yesterday for $235. Honestly as long as its reliable and doesn't give me and issues than i don't have a problem dishing out that kind of money. But it checked out some other sites and the denso seems to get great reviews by everyone.

90blacktsiawd · 08-12-2010, 07:12 AM

A wise move on the Denso pump. They can support a lot of power too. You should be set fuel pump wise for just about anything you'd care to do down the road.

jspek · 08-14-2010, 02:37 PM

mine whines when i go to start the car. thats the only time i hear it.

dsm4life04 · 08-14-2010, 02:47 PM

Yeah mine whines all the time, and the longer i drive the worse it gets. Its honestly that loud that its umbareable. Anyway...i should have my denso pump in by the end of this upcoming week, i just got the pump yesterday. It pretty excited to drive my car and not feel like its gonna blow up.

08-02-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	Fuel Pump Issue? (WB 255lb Pump) I have a walboro 255 fuel pump for my car and ever since i got the car about 5 months ago i noticed it has a "whining" sound to it. The guy i bought it from said its typical. However on longer drives (over an hour) the pump becomes extremely loud, almost like a loud whistle. Just wondering if this is normal or if i should be concerned. Thanks. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

08-02-2010, 07:40 PM	#3
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	It's weird cause i know a small whining is usually heard by the 255, but the noise i hear is absurd. Like i can be listening to my music in the car and if i'm on a long trip i can hear the fuel pump plain as day. It sounds serious to me. And its to the point where if i get a new one a might just get a 190. I'm only running 11 psi. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

08-03-2010, 10:48 AM	#5
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	in my evo my walbro was louder when the tank was low or it was hot out. havent noticed a volume or pitch change in the lotus yet. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

08-03-2010, 06:51 PM	#9
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	Ok well with that being said, i think i might get the supra pump. Do you guys know what year supra pump i should get? And should it be a 255 or what exactly should i be looking for? Thanks for the feedback. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

08-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
ReVision Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5846 My Ride: 1994 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	The factory 93-98 TT Fuel pump is a Denso pump, I run two on my car and can not hear them when the car is running at all. http://www.titanmotorsports.com/factoysupfue.html __________________ 1994 Supra TT 6 Spd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-02-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	walboro aka whineboro..... yea its normal

08-02-2010, 09:09 PM	#4
TT TA Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Member #13705 My Ride: 01 twin turbo Trans Am iTrader: (0)	I have twin walboros in my tank I can not hear them at all but my car makes sounds. I have a spare new 255, if you're interested send me a pm.

08-03-2010, 01:09 PM	#6
90blacktsiawd Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5662 iTrader: (0)	I noticed a bit of a whine with my walboro 190 too. If your looking at swapping looking into the stock toyota supra pumps. They flow a bit more than the 255 but they are known to last a lot longer and mine never whined.

08-03-2010, 06:37 PM	#7
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	+1 on the supra idea.... ive heard that works.

08-04-2010, 07:01 PM	#11
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	Alright well i'm gonna get a new fuel pump regardless, so if the supra pump is really worth the extra cash i'm most likely just gonna get it. I just can't stand that walbro pump and all the noise it makes. Anyone know where i can get a cheaper supra pump? Like does anyone know someone selling one? Thanks. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

08-04-2010, 09:48 PM	#12
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Check supraforums and CL. In your case though, you're really paying for the comfort and longevity factors, so sucking it up and never worrying about it again is probably worthwhile. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

08-04-2010, 10:13 PM	#14
sleeper15 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moscow, PA Member #14620 My Ride: 08 Civic Mugen SI, 08 S2000 CR iTrader: (0)	i can hear mine whine, but, it's the same pitch the whole time. also, doesn't help that my civic is gutted, and the fuel pump is right behind me, __________________ 2000 Dodge Durango R/T - Going bye bye soon 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD - Daily pimp mobile 2008 Honda S2000 CR - Fanboy toy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-09-2010, 12:40 AM	#15
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	I rarly hear my 255hpi and when I do I either A) turn up the stereo or B) give it more gas. Generally I don't hear it anymore after one, the other or both.

08-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#16
90blacktsiawd Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5662 iTrader: (0)	I got my used TT Supra pump for under 100 shipped back when i actually had a dsm and used it for 20k miles before selling it to a friend who's been using it for 4-5 years since. They are made by Denso who are known for their reliability. I believe they put out 260 lph. You can also check the bigger dsm sites like dsmtalk and dsmtuners for people selling used ones.

08-09-2010, 03:28 PM	#17
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	Yeah i just sucked it up and bought a brand new denso yesterday for $235. Honestly as long as its reliable and doesn't give me and issues than i don't have a problem dishing out that kind of money. But it checked out some other sites and the denso seems to get great reviews by everyone. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

08-12-2010, 07:12 AM	#18
90blacktsiawd Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5662 iTrader: (0)	A wise move on the Denso pump. They can support a lot of power too. You should be set fuel pump wise for just about anything you'd care to do down the road.

08-14-2010, 02:47 PM	#20
dsm4life04 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA Member #14472 My Ride: '01 Corvette, '98 gsx, '03 gsxr 1000 iTrader: (1)	Yeah mine whines all the time, and the longer i drive the worse it gets. Its honestly that loud that its umbareable. Anyway...i should have my denso pump in by the end of this upcoming week, i just got the pump yesterday. It pretty excited to drive my car and not feel like its gonna blow up. __________________ Sold- '99 eclipse gs Sold- '98 eclipse gs-t Sold- '97 eclipse gs-t RIP- '97 eclipse gs-t Sold- '98 trans am

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