help neaded, change fuel pump but car still just chugging

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01-10-2009, 05:01 PM

zelembac

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help neaded, change fuel pump but car still just chugging

one night car just did not wont to start, just chugging with full force. I changed fuel pump in tank but still nothing. Maybe relay or if any one can help me with any advice .
Thank You in advance
Max (stuck in CO )

01-10-2009, 05:28 PM

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Year, engine, mileage?

01-11-2009, 04:24 AM

zelembac

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1999 , 107000mil, 2.8 quatro avant v6
yhank you

01-11-2009, 07:40 PM

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Have you replaced the fuel filter?

01-12-2009, 02:30 AM

zelembac

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no I did not ,is it posible that is so clooctg

01-12-2009, 11:14 AM

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Do you have the check engine light on?

01-12-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zelembac

no I did not ,is it posible that is so clooctg

A strong possibility with your mileage. A clogged filter can stress a fuel pump real bad and kill it slowly. You don't want that to happen to your new pump now, do you?