nacanitihs

ok so im about to install my new fuel pump.. does anyone have any good advise for me on how to exactly do it? lol and any troubles i may run into? thanx

im syponing the fuel right now and i already have the rear end jacked up pretty high

5.0stanger

Put it up on jack stands as high as you can.
Remove filler tube bolts(3 around fill hole)
remove one bolt from fill tube at the tank...it hold the tube in place.
put jack under tank
remove 2 bolts on the straps, then remove the pins from the other side and remove straps completely
lower tank about 6", remove vent tube
lower another few inches, remove fuel lines and unplug electrical.
pull take out from under car
cover all holes
spay the pickup clamp/ring with wd40, let it soak 10 minuets and then blow it off with air
remove ring
remove pick/pump assembly

mjr46

+1 have fun hope the car runs after the replacement!!!

nacanitihs

lol me 2

grumpyphillips

Don't use a screwdriver or anything else that could spark to get that retaining ring off.

mattdel

This would be good advice, except lock rings are made of aluminum specifically so they dont spark
screwdriver is A-ok

nacanitihs

also why would it spark if the battery is disconnected?

so i guess im doing it tomorrow morning instead cuz my friend didnt come over early enough (got dark) and i only have one arm, currently, and a bruised tailbone so it could be a little difficult by myself..

ZachW04Stang

It could spark from the impact of a screw driving into another piece of steel. I doubt you'd be able to make it spark but I always use a brass punch just to be on the safe side.

cleanfitty

Also don't smoke while doing anything around there. It helps alot to have a buddy help you in lowering and then lifting the tank.

nacanitihs

i dont smoke.. it bothers my lungs so that wont be an issue..

i just wanna drive this thing! its beed down for 2 weeks now! im goin crazy lol