Rust in gas tank fouling up strainer? (pics)

[kalla]

I installed a walbro fuel pump a while back and had no initial problems, however all of a sudden the fuel pressure started to *drop* as the car made boost (this is why we all have gauges right? ). I pull the fuel pump assembly out tonight and the strainer is clogged full of what looks like rust - Here is a pic compared to the stock strainer, which was in there before, it's spotless:

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I doubt that the new pump was in the car more than a month - and it has maybe 100 miles on it. Here's a pic looking into the gas tank - there is a bit of rust floating around in there, but why would the walbro strainer get clogged to hell by it, and the stock strainer be unaffected? Is the walbro strainer just a POS? That rust couldn't have just built up in there overnight!

Do I need to siphon out all this crap? All help/suggestions appreciated!

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[Slack_r]

Replace strainer, siphon out gas immediately? You don't want that getting further into your engine do u? Also while you have all the gas out go in there and clean the inside out check for rust etc, clean it out.

 

[boostngsx]

Where would one get a new strainer? The dealer said they are discontinued. Is there a strainer from a similar car I can user? Help.

 

[JFatch1890]

Every 1g ive seen has a tiny bit of rust in the tank.Just pull the bolt out of the tank.Let it drain.Also yes look into getting a new strainer.You can ###### find a aftermarket somewhere if you look hard enough.If you want to do it right look into some of that rust eater stuff ive seen that used and seen it worked wonders.

 

[boostngsx]

I did one step better. Tank is at the radiator shop be cleaned.

 

[JFatch1890]

Nice.You still need the strainer right?

 

[JFatch1890]

There you go bro.If you do need a new one.


Race Pages - Talon Eagle - 1992 Eagle Talon Fuel Strainer

 

[boostngsx]

Yea I need a new one. Will the 92 fit the 91? I imagine it would.

 

[JFatch1890]

Race Pages - 1991 Eagle Talon - 1991 Eagle Talon Fuel Strainer

Sorry i thought you had a 92.Theres the link for the 91 strainers.

 

[boostngsx]

Race Pages - 1991 Eagle Talon - 1991 Eagle Talon Fuel Strainer

Sorry i thought you had a 92.Theres the link for the 91 strainers.

Thanks.