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Alternative Fuel Pump for C4

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peterw:
I am looking for an alternative fuel pump for my 86 C4 (stock).

My C4 fuel pump failed 6 months ago so I sourced an AC Delco replacement from USA.  It lasted 4 months.

I checked the box and under all the stickers it said "made in China for AC Delco Mexico".  The joys of buying online.

I emailed 5 suppliers in USA asking them to confirm that the pump they listed is genuine "Made in USA".

Only one supplier responded that their pump was made in USA, Ecklers.

I ordered the pump and after being stuffed around for 2 months the pump finally arrived, "Made in Brazil".  I am furious.

Now I would like to find a local alternative pump, the Denso in Commodores looks a likely one.

I was hoping the someone has done this homework before me and knows of an easily sourced, reliable local alternative?

Thanks
Peter

MY081:
I had the same problem with Ecklers on my new window motors , first one lasted no time at all . I then got two from Ecklers as they specified made in USA ,lasted 2 weeks one side 3 months other side they were made in China . I ended up getting my original motors rebuilt by my auto electicion 4 years ago no problems . Maybe your pump can be serviced . Good luck .Ray

gtc:

--- Quote ---Only one supplier responded that their pump was made in USA, Ecklers.

I ordered the pump and after being stuffed around for 2 months the pump finally arrived, "Made in Brazil".  I am furious.
--- End quote ---

I trust you wrote to  Richard Spratt, the CEO of Ecklers, calling him out on the BS. Ecklers was bought out by Spratt's private equity firm in 2012.

Full Throttle Corvette in Georgia has a very good reputation for (a) parts knowledge and (b) no BS. Owner Sam Mooney is very helpful:

http://www.fullthrottlecorvette.com/

bfit:
I think all those us suppliers have there problems.
at the present time full throttle are not in my good books
Bfit

gtc:

--- Quote ---at the present time full throttle are not in my good books
--- End quote ---

Why so?

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