[rufrob]

I have been having trouble with my 044 pumps too. First I installed an 044 up front and had trouble with burnt fusible links. I rewired the fuse to run off the a/c feed at the fuse box. Then the front pump failed after about 1 year. I replaced it then the rear pump failed. I installed 044 at the rear and front then the front pump failed again after3 months. Now the front pump is noisy but has not failed, yet. I decided to drain the tank and check the fuel hose and piping. I realized the fuel did not flow easily, unless the filler cap was loose. So there seems to be problem with the venting system. The 044 pulls a lot more than the standard pump so if there is a problem with the venting system, could there will be extra strain on the pump.
Has anyone looked into this? I found a few collapsed and old vent lines I replaced them yesterday. No time yet to test.