fuel pump replacement.

[slowchevy]

what's all involved?

obviously, lift the trunk carpeting and unbolt the cover. past that, I have no idea. will likely be buying one from wbodystore since my sending unit is fucked and I'm sick of not knowing how much fuel is in my tank other than the "fuel used" section of my driver info center.

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[syP]

carefully unhook the 3 hoses and wiring on the pump, undo the (probably)rusted ass snap ring.

pull out assembly.

re install new assembly carefully, angling it so the float goes in first. Make sure new BLUE o-ring is installed... push down pump carefully, re install snap ring, reconnect hoses and wiring.

Prime a couple times and go.

 

[Mike K]

It's one of the easiest things you can do on a W body and one of the things most avoid because they think they can't do it. Just get the drop-in pump and you're gravy.

 

[SleeperLS]

Word. It is easy. You might need a flat head and a hammer to get that metal ring to shift

 

[slowchevy]

It's one of the easiest things you can do on a W body and one of the things most avoid because they think they can't do it. Just get the drop-in pump and you're gravy.

http://www.wbodystore.com/Quickchange-Fuel-Pump-p-254.html

this is the one I'm planning on. that comes with everything I need, right?

 

[slowchevy]

is it impossible to change just the sending unit on these?

 

[1quick]

if you can buy just the sending unit from a parts store you can change it its just held on by a clip but you need to pull the wires out of the wire plug and put the new ones in to change it, you would need a tiny flat head to get the wires out of the plug

 

[slowchevy]

how difficult is it?

 

[C.Evans]

Easy. You can do it no problem.

 

[C.Evans]

I bought a sending unit on ebay and changed it for a buddy. It was about 30 bucks and an hour of my time.

 

[RICH17]

Mileage is up there sools. Just do the whole thing.

And eff you bitches for have access from inside the car. I have to drop the tank

 

[C.Evans]

Mileage is up there sools. Just do the whole thing.

And eff you bitches for have access from inside the car. I have to drop the tank

Just do the whole thing since it has high miles.

 

[1quick]

how difficult is it?

that thing on the floor is the sending unit you pull the purple wires out of the plug and put the new ones in it and put it back together, or you buy a new canister

 

[Euro]

And eff you bitches for have access from inside the car. I have to drop the tank

:banana-mario:


1st and 1.5's can DIAF. I hope the black car's doesn't go anytime soon *knocks on wood* you and I seem to be the fuel pump changers of all of Brian's cars

 

[slowchevy]

I'm just about more money, but $159 isn't bad for peace of mind. will be doing it likely in the summer months when it's a lot nicer out.

I think mine is actually on the original

 

[syP]

buy beer and ill help you tackle this in the summer sometime. kthx

 

[slowchevy]

I'd say vodka, but I want my car to run, not explode.

definitely in for that, tho. plan on it.

 

[Alacran]

Be sure to use vasoline on the o-ring/seal.

 

[slowchevy]

can't tell if srs.

wouldn't that dry out the rubber?

 

[slowchevy]

I know it's an old school trick to seal water out from stuff, but still

 

[b4black]

wouldn't that dry out the rubber?

No, if anything, it would do the opposite. Vaseline is petroleum.

 

[Fish]

No, if anything, it would do the opposite. Vaseline is petroleum.

This.

FWIW, a buddy and I swapped the fuel pump in my Regal in my work parking lot. Its pretty easy.

I did find it a bit easier with an extra set of hands, and that second set of hands were in the back seat, with the back seat removed for a bit more room VIA the pass through.