1997 GMC Safari howling fuel pump

1997 GMC SAFARI
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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My van is making a howling noise sounds like a siren off in a distance. I have heard several things why it is doing this. Can you tell me what it is?? The van runs fine.
Apr 25, 2008 at 7:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it making this noise while the van is moving or stationary and where is it coming from front or back of van.
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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It makes the noise all the time from start to shut off stopped or going down road it is the fuel pump i know cause i have been told by many people and it comes from the rear. But, i have been told these vans do this and i have been told it is ready to go out and also that it must have been replaced before and they didn't put it in the insulator what ever that means. I am female and don't want to get taken so, not sure if i should replace or not. Van runs fine. Just not sure if i could get stranded or not?
Apr 28, 2008 at 12:41 PM
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Get it change now don't wait for it to happen
Apr 28, 2008 at 2:56 PM
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