loud w210 e230 fuel pump

[PaulE230]

I can hear the fuel pump when it primes for a few seconds
But I can also hear it quite loudly when I am stationary at traffic lights etc
and as I am driving

 

[Dieselman]

Check it's not loose.

 

[PaulE230]

is it under a panel ? not sure how I will get to it
Jack with axel stands ? then remove the cover ?

Many thanks

Paul

 

[Dieselman]

is it under a panel ? not sure how I will get to it
Jack with axel stands ? then remove the cover ?

Many thanks

Paul

Yes, just in front of the o/s rear wheel.

Have you got ramps?

 

[PaulE230]

Yes, just in front of the o/s rear wheel.

Have you got ramps?

no but I could use a jack and axel stands

I could get some ramps though they would be useful . Are the standard halfords ramps ok?

 

[Parrot of Doom]

So long as they're about 2 tonnes or above (the more the better) they'll be fine.

If you're driving up the ramps alone, get long ones, they're easier. Also get some chocks for the rear wheels so you don't drive off the end of them

Its best to drive up with someone watching though.

 

[PaulE230]

took the panel off and the petrol pump and filter looked very secure.
The noise is quite loud

 

[Dieselman]

Was the pump vibrating and should it have any rubber insulation round it?

 

[PaulE230]

it was connected to the car well and rubber mountings are used in that connection

it wasnt vibrating. I didnt see any rubber insulation around it though

 

[PaulE230]

its gone quiet now. since I filled it more than half full of petrol ??