Pulled over for fuel pump
06-30-2007, 10:31 PM
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Pulled over for fuel pump
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.
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.
06-30-2007, 10:44 PM
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RE: Pulled over for fuel pump
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.
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.
06-30-2007, 10:52 PM
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RE: Pulled over for fuel pump
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.
06-30-2007, 11:15 PM
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RE: Pulled over for fuel pump
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.
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.
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