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Re: New Fuel pump Friday, January 27, 2017 12:55 AM (permalink)
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Are you working off a guide on how to tackle this job? Definitely recommend it if you aren't.
 
I have not personally done a pump before but I've read many stories over the years :) Make sure the tank is almost empty as apparently it is quite challenging to handle/manipulate it (especially if done laying under the vehicle at home)
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Re: New Fuel pump Friday, January 27, 2017 8:56 PM (permalink)
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Disconnect the battery!! Tank as empty as possible. Car as high as possible both front and back.
Car stable on good jack stands!! Break loose fuel filler rubber hose from steel hose from filler cap.
Take care not to damage or kink the plastic high pressure fuel line between tank and filter as you
lower the tank!!!  You may choose to remove the exhaust for easier access. Mind the oxygen sensor.
It's not fun but quite doable.  I've done three now. The rest is pretty straight forward.
Take your time and enjoy a job well done.
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Re: New Fuel pump Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:09 AM (permalink)
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All good tips Doug. I found breaking the 20yo seal on the filler pipe the most difficult part. Still not the most enjoyable thing to do though.
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Re: New Fuel pump Monday, January 30, 2017 7:24 AM (permalink)
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All going well tank on bench with new pump in it !!
Anybody who wants/needs some fuel filler hose I have some spare , payed for one metre of 38mm suction hose and received two. 
A new OEM hose was $123 and 4 weeks plus out of Japan.
Can be had from the States for $65 plus freight but also 4 to 5 days away.
Best way is to fit it on as the tank goes back in.
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Re: New Fuel pump Monday, January 30, 2017 9:33 AM (permalink)
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Disregard that previous post !!
Did not measure the tank filler outlet myself and it's 43 mm = 1 3/4  not 1 1/2 or 38 mm , I might get the 38 mm hose on the tank end while it's on the bench but no way is one going to get it on the other end while fitting the tank up and in !!
Job over til tomorrow .
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