How often do fuel pumps go bad?

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In my 1989 G20 conversion van the electric pump in the fuel tank lasted 18 years, and then a good thunk with a mallet on the underside of the tank got me home but then no more, I replaced the pump, less than $100.00 but a fair bit of work getting it done.

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