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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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I had just driven into Galveston from San Marcos, about 300 miles and stopped at a light next to a police car. When the light turned green I gave it a little gas being mindful that I was next to a police car and the car stalled and lurched. Next thing I know I'm getting pulled over for excessive show of acceleration. Fortunately, the officer believed me about the TSB on the fuel pump and also thought he was pulling over a kid. Found out he used to own a Mustang too so I'm sure that helped. I've got to get that fixed but it doesn't look like I'll have time until August.

I also recently got pulled over in Houma, LA for revving my engine next to the police, which I wasn't doing. I had just left the bar (sober) and was driving around to see what was there. There were 3 police cars parked in the road next to a bar and when I passed, I slowed down then sped back up to the 25MPH speed limit after I got by. The 2nd time I went by them they all chased me down and gave me all sorts of $hit that I was purposely revving my engine by them, which I wasn't. I was informed that if they saw my car again that night I was going to jail.

I'm having all sorts of luck lately.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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lucky so far.....

get that fuel pump fixed already!
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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AC/DC
Cops in Gaviston are a special kind of law enforcment officer. But you got to realise that they deal with 100 out of towners every day. I used to live on east beach and became friends with a few cops. They are there to keep the beach running smoth, Mostly.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Take the car in and get the fuel pump replaced. I did on my 06, but take the TSB with you. My local dealer said they didn't use the TSBs - only a guide, but when I picked up the car they had wrote on the print off I had left in it! It took them only a few hours, our pumps can be changed by taking out the rear seat as opposed to dropping the tank like some other cars (my 7 hour project with my Firebird....). Much easier and quicker that way.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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The cop in Galveston was actually pretty cool, especially when I explained that no, I'm not stupid enough to do that next to a cop on purpose.

I've got the TSB printed out, now just to have time to get it done. Right now, mid August is the next time I'll be home on a weekday for more than one day.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Everybody on death row is innocent.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Galveston cops, gotta love em. At least it wasn't Tiki Island!
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Dang, stay away from cops dude, and get that pump fixed....ha!
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