It turns out that the source of all my idling and stalling problems is the friggin fuel pump again. I DON'T have the time or tools to drop the rear, exhaust and tank to do this job so its going to my mechanic.

This is the thing, I was told you could wire up a fuel pump to the oil pressure switch to run when the car was on, run some fuel lines to it and simply install it in the engine bay. Anybody do this before? I need suggestions on where to put it IN the bay and what model pump I should get specifically for our TBI's... if there is such a pump.. otherwise I'd have to get an AFPR along with it. I need some suggestions - good or bad...

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'91 Firebird
305/TBI(L03)/700R4/T-tops
Mods: Catco high flow cat - B&M Shift kit - Taylor 8mm Spiro-Pro's - ACDelco Rapidfire Plugs - K&N Air Filter - Trans Am tail light conversion
Stereo: Pioneer DEH-P8200R - Pioneer 6x9's - Kenwood 8" Tube
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'87 Firebird
2.8L/MPFI/700R4/220K Miles on its original, never been rebuilt engine!
Totalled it but saved a bunch of parts before it went to the junk yard.
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“It turns out that the source of all my idling and stalling problems is the friggin fuel pump again. I DON'T have the time or tools to drop the rear, exhaust and tank to do this job so its going to my mechanic.”

Well, I will tell you I had the same problem accept I have a locking gas cap that put too much back pressure on my pump and completely took it out. Well, I have NEVER done ANYTHING like it before, but I was determined to do it myself as I didn't have the 500 bucks to have the mechanic do it. It took my unskilled self 5 hours to do the entire job and I learned a lot about my car in the process. I had, at the time, one of those cheap Taiwan made 119 piece tool kit and a few borrowed tools from AutoZone. It is really a lot easier than it looks. A Haynes manual will help and now I could get up under my car and do it in about an hour or two if I really wanted to. It is also a good time to get some suspension products put on as you have to take them out. Remember to DRAIN that tank. If you have any further questions please let me know.

James

 

Well, my mechanic is probably one of the only honest mechanics out there and gives an extremely fair price for his work (we've actually tried stuffing MORE money in his hand). The last time he did this job for me it was $212 and should be less this time since I already have the pump. Being a full time student, I don't have the time for this big job... and with me, the first time I perform a job, it usually takes a real long time (and I don't own any useful power tools). I would agree on upgrading some of the suspension components while I'm at it but unfortunately I'm relatively BROKE .. oh well... still looking for suggestions before the car goes tomorrow morning. Thanks

 

I agree that it is problably not that difficult and you do not need any special tools to replace the fuel pump. Just be careful since you are working around gasoline. For what its worth, I paid a mechanic to replace mine and it only cost me $200.

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92 Camaro RS LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Mechanics:
Open Air Element w/K&N Filter, Flowmaster 3" Cat-back Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-90 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs and 4 Infiniti speakers.
NEXT UP: SLP 1 3/4" Headers/Y-pipe, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch kit

 

Ask to see the book he uses to calculate out hours. Chiltons is what we use at my shop, and it goes from 79-99. everycar, everyjob.