B+ motorhomes

Orion_42 wrote:
I'm starting to think I should replace my fuel pump in my 2001 w/47K miles before my next long trip.

EDIT: Changed my mind after reading this post below from another forum....I'll change the filter NOW!....

"The Technical Bulletin is #04-06-04-088C Aug 24 2006 and can easily be found by Googling. Note that GM only found problems with the square Metri Pack 150 connector. - Not the GT 280 connector. The GT280 connector is the one currently used on replacements - Delphi and ACD for sure. Nevertheless, since its CLEAR the pump draws lots of amps before it croaks, IMHO, replacing an old GT280 with a new one is a lot easier than dropping the tank again in a year for another dead pump.

I am not so sure the Metri Pack connector was so bad, but GM did not anticipate that users would (1) NOT change the fuel filter ever and (2) run the pump dry; which causes the pump to draw more amps fighting against******in the old filter. The connector burns/arcs from the amps - raising resistance in the circuit and then the resistance causes the pump to die. In other words, the GT280 connector seems to do a better job of handing higher than designed for amps.

Let me make one last pitch for fuel filters. I have seen 88-2003 GM trucks and burbs goes 150k+ with no fuel pump problems IF the fuel filter is changed every 20k/once a year AND the tank does not go below 1/4 or so. The ACD pro stainless steel filters are only $8 (use new O rings - 84 cents at the dealer). Delphi and Carter now state that install of a new pump or module without a new inline filter instantly voids warranty."

Seems as though you have some good information, but I'm a little bothered by this link http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Bluegorilla/2009-01-29_230146_connector_update_fuel_pump.pdf as it does not include the Chevy 3500 express which many of us have. That does not mean it does not apply. I also am concerned as our 2002 has almost 50k miles and I have not changed the fuel filter. Sometimes I operate on the philosophy that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.