Fuel Pump Replacement
#11
Because the Delco/Delphi pumps last longer. In my experience Airtex lasted 6 months, Bosch (lifetime warranty no less) lasted 2 days, Delphi pump still going strong. There's no need to buy a new tank if it's not leaking and I would take drop the tank and inspect the straps before I bought new ones. It could have just not been installed properly or just needs to be tightened. Replacing the pump is easy to do just kind of a PITA.
#12
Because the Delco/Delphi pumps last longer. In my experience Airtex lasted 6 months, Bosch (lifetime warranty no less) lasted 2 days, Delphi pump still going strong. There's no need to buy a new tank if it's not leaking and I would take drop the tank and inspect the straps before I bought new ones. It could have just not been installed properly or just needs to be tightened. Replacing the pump is easy to do just kind of a PITA.
#13
It not that bad to do. Just take your time and dont rush it. When you are dropping the tank make sure all the hoses and wires are unhooked and out of the way. Once the tank is down blow all the dirt and crap away from around the pump so it doesnt fall in the tank. Use a flat head screw driver or punch and a hammer to twist the lock ring. Moving from tab to tab so it come off evenly. Once thats out carefully pull the pump and sending unit out. Then put the new pump and sending unit in.
#14
It not that bad to do. Just take your time and dont rush it. When you are dropping the tank make sure all the hoses and wires are unhooked and out of the way. Once the tank is down blow all the dirt and crap away from around the pump so it doesnt fall in the tank. Use a flat head screw driver or punch and a hammer to twist the lock ring. Moving from tab to tab so it come off evenly. Once thats out carefully pull the pump and sending unit out. Then put the new pump and sending unit in.
#16
Also, is there enough slack in the hoses and wiring to be able to drop the tank an inch to disconnect them or do I have to disconnect them first, then cut the straps off and lower the tank?
#17
One additional thing you might consider. Read your warranty paperwork with your new pump. Most require you to also change the fuel filter and strainer (the in-tank pick-up filter) to have a warranty. Good idea anyway.
#18
Hey I just replaced my fuel filter yesterday and I'm only sixteen so I wouldn't worry too much, just make sure you have a friend to help, you won't regret it later...mine had a Bosch in it from the previous owner and I had the warrenty so I just got another one, if you have a fuel tank shield you need to take that off first, then get your straps off however necessary, make sure you don't forget about the filler and vent hoses on the side...overall it took me a few hours to do so not too bad, btw a lock ring tool can be pretty useful for getting it back on, if you have anymore questions feel free to ask!
Goodluck!
-Derek
Goodluck!
-Derek
#19
My fuel filter is brand new already, but I would put another one in just in case. Where is this strainer? Isn't it on the pump itself?
#20
as far as i know its on the bottom of the pump, costs a few bucks for a new one