2009 370Z - Broken Fuel Pump

Originally Posted by The Weapon

Just wanted to post this in case anyone else starts running into problems. As when i was searching and reading through potential problems here as i tried to start my car and wait for the tow truck i gave my car cancer and thought it was going to die.

I have a 2009 370Z with just under 35k miles.

Well my car left me stranded wouldn't start but my fuel gauge read 1/2 a tank.

I noticed in the morning the car was stuttering during acceleration and thought it was the VDC kicking in or I hit the redline accidentally and I just ignored it. That was only sign of issues i had.

I made a few stops and eventually the last one my car wouldn't start. After about 20 minutes of trying to start my car in 100 degree heat i gave up and called a tow truck.

Went to the dealership and what do you know the damn car starts the first time they try.

They said they would keep it overnight and try again in the morning. First thing in the morning the car wouldn't start for them either.

Turns out my fuel pump was completely broken in half and hanging in an empty gas tank. The tech said he's never seen a fuel pump broken like this and can't figure out how it happened.

I'm guessing i had a bad one all along but since i hardly drive my car it took 7 years and 35k miles for it to finally present itself.


Anyhow hopefully my story might help some of you that might come across the same problem.

Originally Posted by phunk

Just the other day someone else posted this. It used to be a rare occurrence but I suppose as the vehicles are aging we are going to see this more often.

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

You brainstorming a solution for this? Im sure you could get a group buy going. Ill be interested since i have yet to install your RRP.

Originally Posted by phunk

Yes sir, I am on it. It will actually go well with the RRP because I am going to have it not use the plastic C-Clip... so it will make the "hard part" of the RRP install much much easier. You can drop the bottom half in all the way, make the hose connections, then just put the billet top on afterwards.

It was an old idea from way back then, I think possibly discussed in one of the RRP pump threads, but was deemed (at least by me) not worth the added expense/cost to consumer when the product was already a bit expensive.

But, if it turns out that there is an independent need for the product, then I better just make it. It will also pair up well for those who want to use the Z1 starvation kit.. My tank flange will give them a clean way to provide additional wiring for the new pump, rather than having to splice into the already burdened factory pump wire.