>My co-worker also suggested that I look into the fuel pump. I checked on
some prices for it. Tim Dahle Nissan has one for $248 (12 month, 12K miles
warranty), AutoZone and Pep Boys did not carry it, and Checker (Kragen or
Schucks) has two brands (Master $169 and AC Delco $305). Both carry
lifetime warranty.
>Before I spend this much money, is there a way to check if the fuel pump
really is the culprit? If it is, how do I fix it and which one should I
consider?
>Thanks.
Very good! You have the smarts to make sure something is good before you
throw more parts and money at the problem. Okay, if the thing cranks over
the starter/battery is just fine. If it cranks over very sluggish I'd take a
closer look.
Obviously you don't have a problem with spark being there so we can dismiss
that.
So you basically got two things left. Compression and fuel.
I'd look at the fuel thingy next. If you can remove the rear seat you can
access the fuel pump. Just turn the ignition ON and there shoul dbe a brief
whirring of the pump as is builds up fuel pressure. If there is no sound I'd
do a continuity check on the fuel pump. If you can sort of hear the pump
GROAN as it fires up to build pressure I'd look at the fuel filter. Maybe
clogged...
Next I would probably rent a compression tester and do a compression test.
Ken
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