So I found out why I was leaning out under boost.....
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Well, on the way home from a local car club meet, I started going super lean under boost, so I started troubleshooting. At first I thought my Vortech FMU (piece of crap) had finally gone bad. But I read that it may have been the fuel pump that went bad. So I tested my fuel pressure and under idle, I was at 6 PSI and when I clamped the return line, the pump could only supply ~46 PSI, which is obviously way too low for my boost. So I figured the fuel pump (Walbro 255) had gone bad, even though it was only 3 months old. So I was telling my friend this and he mentioned that maybe the fuel pump was fine, but it had just popped out of the sleeve. So I pulled the pump this afternoon and look what I found:

Now I have to head to the stealership and find out how much that rubber seal will cost me and if they even have one in stock.
I must have put a slight tear in this when I installed the pump. Next time, I'll be sure to add a little engine oil to it before I put it on, so it doesn't happen again.
Now I have to head to the stealership and find out how much that rubber seal will cost me and if they even have one in stock.
I must have put a slight tear in this when I installed the pump. Next time, I'll be sure to add a little engine oil to it before I put it on, so it doesn't happen again.
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Well, I just got off the phone with the 'Deal'-ership. They didn't have any in stock, but they are overnighting 2 (just in case
) and everything will cost me $4.50 total
Now thats a deal! This time around I'll be sure to use some motor oil to lube up the rubber before I put it on so I don't tear it again.
) and everything will cost me $4.50 total
Now thats a deal! This time around I'll be sure to use some motor oil to lube up the rubber before I put it on so I don't tear it again.


