Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

22re fuel pump or maf issues?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 02:03 PM
  #1  
herecomesabird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stewart, Ga
22re fuel pump or maf issues?

1990 22re 5-speed 4 banger.

so i put some sea foam in my engine (wayyy too much seafoam), and i take it down the road to blow all the smoke out. i have it in neutral while rolling down the street, revving it pretty high, when bam: truck shuts off. The engine cranks and sounds like it wants to start...but it wont. from looking through other threads ive narrowed my possible issues to a fuel pump, or a maf sensor problem. (my maf box looks like the previous owner cut it open, and rtv'ed it back on. so its been messed with before)

im in over my head here. does anyone know what the issue is?
ps already replaced the starter, alternator, and fuel filter.

Last edited by herecomesabird; Nov 3, 2012 at 02:06 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 02:40 PM
  #2  
HighLux's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 7
From: Ofallon Missouri
Maybe you fouled the plugs with the "too much seafoam"
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 03:00 PM
  #3  
Teuf's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 5,592
Likes: 24
From: Dixon, Ca
Dang and I was going to seafoam my truck monday. I second the plug issue.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 03:14 PM
  #4  
herecomesabird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stewart, Ga
ill check the plugs tomorrow, i was going to replace them anyways.

im trying to check the fuel pump, but i have no idea how to read codes or whatever, i tried connecting the +B TO FP with a safety pin, but im not sure what i was supposed to expect. put the key to start, got down by the tank and couldnt hear anything...also pulled the "to tank" hose off the charcoal canister. shouldnt fuel come out when cranking it? because nothing did.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 08:14 PM
  #5  
scope103's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 8,380
Likes: 871
From: San Francisco East Bay
Originally Posted by herecomesabird
im in over my head here. does anyone know what the issue is?
There's no shame in taking the truck to someone who fixes them for a living.

Originally Posted by herecomesabird
im trying to check the fuel pump, but i have no idea how to read codes or whatever, i tried connecting the +B TO FP with a safety pin, but im not sure what i was supposed to expect. put the key to start, got down by the tank and couldnt hear anything...also pulled the "to tank" hose off the charcoal canister. shouldnt fuel come out when cranking it? because nothing did.
B+ to FP with the key-on will run the fuel pump, even if the VAF, COR, etc. are fried. So it sounds like your fuel pump is out.

The line from the canister to the tank is for vapors; if you ever get fuel out of that you've got real problems. You could remove the fuel return line from the fuel pressure regulator, but since you plan to be pumping gasoline all over the place that's just too dangerous to even contemplate.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 06:04 AM
  #6  
herecomesabird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stewart, Ga
thats the sad thing. this is what i do for a living. im a diesel mechanic for the us army.
ive only been in for a year, so im still learning i guess. anyways

anyone know of a thread with details and pictures of the fuel pump replacement?
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 06:56 AM
  #7  
Resto-noob's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Cheshire county, NH
There's no magic, just go in through the top of the tank and remove the sending unit, you'll be fine.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 08:04 AM
  #8  
herecomesabird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stewart, Ga
ok, so its the fuel pump. disconnected the line leading to the fuel filter, and nothing. also checked the plugs, they've seen better days but they should be fine. i cleaned them just in case. would the fuel pump be a junk yard type deal or should i check an auto parts store? maybe ebay. anyways thanks everyone, ill keep you posted.

and im located on fort stewart georgia. which is in hinesville ga, near savannah.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 08:21 AM
  #9  
herecomesabird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stewart, Ga
ok two questions

1. would i be safe just buying the fuel pump, or do i have the get the sending unit as well? Its about a $100 difference.

2. is the fuel pump for the efi v6 the same as the 4 banger?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bigjstang
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
21
Jun 2, 2025 03:56 PM
Charecter1
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
10
Nov 6, 2023 10:08 AM
jbv808
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
16
Aug 6, 2021 04:47 PM
TURBOrunnerNM
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
4
Jul 22, 2015 11:01 AM
redneck17
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
8
Jul 17, 2015 07:44 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:38 PM.