Topic: oem vs aftermarket fuel pump (in tank)

[swervin curvin]

Hey folks Im fixn to have to replace the in tank fuel pump and the here say is that the after market pumps dont hold up. Is this true and if so where can i find a good fuel pump that will last?
                              thanks 
                              swervin

[Tallchevy]

Make sure you change the fuel filter when you change the pump. If the filter has a restriction & you don't change the filter, the fuel pump will have to work extra hard to pump the fuel cause it to fail.  As for oem vs. aftermarket? I have never had a problem with aftermarket but thats my experience. 

[swervin curvin [OP]]

Make sure you change the fuel filter when you change the pump. If the filter has a restriction & you don't change the filter, the fuel pump will have to work extra hard to pump the fuel cause it to fail.  As for oem vs. aftermarket? I have never had a problem with aftermarket but thats my experience. 

thanks for the input

[BigMike]

I've had great success with using used OEM pumps from the wrecking yard.

I ran a used Wrecking Yard Supra Twin Turbo Fuel Pump in my MR2 for 4 years with no problem, and I am using a used Wrecking Yard Supra Single Turbo Fuel Pump in my 1981 Hilux and its been working fine so far

BTW, the Supra Single Turbo Fuel Pump (7M-GTE) is a 100% direct bolt-in replacement for any Hilux EFI fuel pump (22R-E or 3VZ-E).