Everyone talks about having to drop the tank, but I distinctly remember reading somewhere that you can access it from inside. Something about under the carpet from the back seat? There's a body panel that can be knocked out, and that provides direct access to the pump assembly? Is this ringing anyone's bells or total wishful thinking? Thanks ahead.

-Reno

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i'd drop the tank and do it right.

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You are opening up a real can of worms by cutting into the body to change that pump... like Ede said.. drop the rear and do it right. The F-body is flimsy enough without cutting into it to save yourself a few hours, if that.

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You are totally missing what I'm asking here. I'm not saying "hey, let's tear up my pride and joy with a sawz-all," I think the access panel is already there. Can anyone confirm?

-Reno

 

There's no access panel; just a big sheetmetal panel. It would be much easier & safer to drop the tank.


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my sons 88 has what looks like a access panel in it, i don't believe that's what it's there for, and you'd still have to break a seal, or welds to get it off. not sure why it's there or what it's for. it really isn't much effort to drop the rear end to get to the gas tank.

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