Fuel pump install is not that hard!!!
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Originally posted by DAVECS1
Well i have no idea how old this thread is, but I thought I would chime in. For the record I have not cut my car or replaced the fuel pump YET.
The one thing i have not seen stated at least very well, is the practicality of having easy access. I wil take a moment to toot my horn. I have put 4 years and numerous paychecks into my GTA. Tooting over. As I was driving home from work the other day with the paint shining in the sun and 383 singing along, my car decidied to quit without warning. After checking all fuses and checking for spark. I checked the pressure port on the fuel rail after cycling the key a couple times. No pressure and I could not hear the fuel pump run when cycling the key. I will say I would of gave parts of my anatomy away for a door that would of allowed me not to have to put my ride up on a flat bed. Also I did not like the idea of leaving my ride on the side of the road. With a door I could of called my wife to pick up a pump and my emergency tool kit and be on my way.
I am still considering my options, but being a "degreed" professional as stated in earlier posts, I have not found many draw backs to adding a door. As long as the hole is kept minimal and does not bisect any ribs or changes in the sheet metal. The lines are reattched using high pressure fittings. NOT compression or hose. A NHRA spec access door is used or better yet a door from a production vehicle. You know it may take longer to do a door correctly, but the next time your ride needs a pump, you will be smiling ear to ear, because you will know that changing the pump is as easy as popping the hatch and undoing a couple of fitting.
I think I have talked myself into a hatch.
Well i have no idea how old this thread is, but I thought I would chime in. For the record I have not cut my car or replaced the fuel pump YET.
The one thing i have not seen stated at least very well, is the practicality of having easy access. I wil take a moment to toot my horn. I have put 4 years and numerous paychecks into my GTA. Tooting over. As I was driving home from work the other day with the paint shining in the sun and 383 singing along, my car decidied to quit without warning. After checking all fuses and checking for spark. I checked the pressure port on the fuel rail after cycling the key a couple times. No pressure and I could not hear the fuel pump run when cycling the key. I will say I would of gave parts of my anatomy away for a door that would of allowed me not to have to put my ride up on a flat bed. Also I did not like the idea of leaving my ride on the side of the road. With a door I could of called my wife to pick up a pump and my emergency tool kit and be on my way.
I am still considering my options, but being a "degreed" professional as stated in earlier posts, I have not found many draw backs to adding a door. As long as the hole is kept minimal and does not bisect any ribs or changes in the sheet metal. The lines are reattched using high pressure fittings. NOT compression or hose. A NHRA spec access door is used or better yet a door from a production vehicle. You know it may take longer to do a door correctly, but the next time your ride needs a pump, you will be smiling ear to ear, because you will know that changing the pump is as easy as popping the hatch and undoing a couple of fitting.
I think I have talked myself into a hatch.
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Re: Fuel pump install is not that hard!!!
Originally posted by jonarotz
I have read post for the longest time now saying how hard it is to install a fuel pump in or cars, I installed a new Walbro tonight expecting to fight with it the whole way. I had the whole thing done in about 3 hrs! The only thing that took forever was finding one of the tank strap bolts that I misplaced. I can't understand why you guys cut up your floor to replace the pump. I can probably drop the tank out in the same amount of time. The only advantage that I might of had is the use of air tools. I was even able to leave the exhaust wrapped around the axle! It was loose from the cat and all the hangers though, it allowed me enough room to move it over to the side. It is a job I wouldn't enjoy doing twice but all in all it isn't that bad. Guys please think before you cut.
Not trying to stir up some emotions just want to post this for the guys that don't know which way to go about replacing the fuel pump.
I have read post for the longest time now saying how hard it is to install a fuel pump in or cars, I installed a new Walbro tonight expecting to fight with it the whole way. I had the whole thing done in about 3 hrs! The only thing that took forever was finding one of the tank strap bolts that I misplaced. I can't understand why you guys cut up your floor to replace the pump. I can probably drop the tank out in the same amount of time. The only advantage that I might of had is the use of air tools. I was even able to leave the exhaust wrapped around the axle! It was loose from the cat and all the hangers though, it allowed me enough room to move it over to the side. It is a job I wouldn't enjoy doing twice but all in all it isn't that bad. Guys please think before you cut.
Not trying to stir up some emotions just want to post this for the guys that don't know which way to go about replacing the fuel pump.
I wouldn't mind helping you out, but I am very busy.
Its really not too bad just get your exhaust out of the way and your rearend loose. Get the back of the car as high as you can.
Pretty straight forward.
Its really not too bad just get your exhaust out of the way and your rearend loose. Get the back of the car as high as you can.
Pretty straight forward.
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The car is a 91 GTA, and it sees a fair amount of track time. Chances are it will be around for a long time because I have more money in it than it will ever sell for unless it becomes a classic or something. You can check out the post below to get your opinion on whether, I am a Hack or not. My car is not my primary vehicle. I leave that job to my F150. The Walboro 255 LPH HP is sitting on my work bench and I am still considering HACKING a hole. Chances are if I had hacked a hole earlier I would be on the power tour right now instead of typing this freakin message.
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Originally posted by THEGENERAL
what year is your car ?? and how many pumps has it had installed in it since it was new?? odds are it was still running the original pump ......as most of these cars are and when you replace the pump if you dont buy an autozone cheapy then you dont need to worry about changing it again for what another 10 years at minimum lets say even another 5 years if it fails early well if its an every day street car then the odds are that you will not have the car in another 10 years anyway most people dont keep their cars that long nowadays
what year is your car ?? and how many pumps has it had installed in it since it was new?? odds are it was still running the original pump ......as most of these cars are and when you replace the pump if you dont buy an autozone cheapy then you dont need to worry about changing it again for what another 10 years at minimum lets say even another 5 years if it fails early well if its an every day street car then the odds are that you will not have the car in another 10 years anyway most people dont keep their cars that long nowadays
I have 120K on my stock pump (bought the car new in '89) and knock on wood, it's still up to the task.
Maybe in a few years when it dies I'll be frustrated with dropping the tank to replace it, but WTF,,,
Oh, BTW I'm 43, have 3 kids and can do hack jobs with the best of'em
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I think "Hacking" it up the "right" way would be just as much trouble as doing it the right way.
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