Can I just buy a fuel pump filter?

cre · 07-07-2012, 11:15 PM

I STRONGLY recommend you only buy Walbro pumps from very reputible shops. There has been a HUGE problem with Chinese counterfeit pumps and a lot of failures... just Google it.

Also do note that they're notorious for being quite loud and in a hatchback it's more evident than in a sedan where there's more between you and the pump. I've driven and ridden in a number of cars with them and while I don't mind the noise in a weekend car there's no way I'd like one in my daily driver. If you keep the fuel pump resistor and relay it's not terrible at low to mid loads though.

Recommendations on dropping the tank? Empty is a good start.

Then just follow the TSRM.

leftfoot · 07-10-2012, 01:53 AM

I was not aware of the counterfeit issue on these items. Thank you for the tip.

Barring that I buy from a reputable dealer, will I also need to purchase an aftermarket fuel regulator to compensate for the higher fuel rate and are there any other steps that I should take before purchasing to ensure this will actually solve my issue?

Joefishizzle · 07-10-2012, 06:17 AM

Well for your first question...

1. No the stock fpr will handle everything. You can switch later if you decide to go more boost/fuel. MPG will not change like I said before

2. The only other thing you could do is test the fpr, check how much fuel your getting at the rail, if any. Check your efi/fuel pump fuse and relay. Other than that man, its not bad to just change it. 100-150$ isn't a bad investment.

And as far as dropping the tank. Jack up car(high as your jack will go imo) put on jack stands. Then use the jack to lower the tank once you removed the straps. Reverse installation. Pretty simple man.

cre · 07-10-2012, 04:19 PM

Some people have reported having problems with the stock FPR and FPD but I'm quite sure that in all cases they were old parts already due for replacement..... Or the problem was that they deleted the resistor pack putting the parts through more strain than they should be at low to mid loads.

chippies · 08-11-2015, 05:09 AM

hi, um on my poopra the fuel pump relay is going off,so would the conversion on this post help in that or is it another issue?

07-07-2012, 11:15 PM	#1
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I STRONGLY recommend you only buy Walbro pumps from very reputible shops. There has been a HUGE problem with Chinese counterfeit pumps and a lot of failures... just Google it. Also do note that they're notorious for being quite loud and in a hatchback it's more evident than in a sedan where there's more between you and the pump. I've driven and ridden in a number of cars with them and while I don't mind the noise in a weekend car there's no way I'd like one in my daily driver. If you keep the fuel pump resistor and relay it's not terrible at low to mid loads though. Recommendations on dropping the tank? Empty is a good start. Then just follow the TSRM. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

07-10-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Some people have reported having problems with the stock FPR and FPD but I'm quite sure that in all cases they were old parts already due for replacement..... Or the problem was that they deleted the resistor pack putting the parts through more strain than they should be at low to mid loads. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-11-2015, 05:09 AM	#5
chippies Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cali Posts: 27	question... hi, um on my poopra the fuel pump relay is going off,so would the conversion on this post help in that or is it another issue?

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07-10-2012, 01:53 AM	#2
leftfoot Stock Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 3	I was not aware of the counterfeit issue on these items. Thank you for the tip. Barring that I buy from a reputable dealer, will I also need to purchase an aftermarket fuel regulator to compensate for the higher fuel rate and are there any other steps that I should take before purchasing to ensure this will actually solve my issue?

07-10-2012, 06:17 AM	#3
Joefishizzle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: California Posts: 105	Well for your first question... 1. No the stock fpr will handle everything. You can switch later if you decide to go more boost/fuel. MPG will not change like I said before 2. The only other thing you could do is test the fpr, check how much fuel your getting at the rail, if any. Check your efi/fuel pump fuse and relay. Other than that man, its not bad to just change it. 100-150$ isn't a bad investment. And as far as dropping the tank. Jack up car(high as your jack will go imo) put on jack stands. Then use the jack to lower the tank once you removed the straps. Reverse installation. Pretty simple man.