by Guest Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:30 pmNow that I have fixed the door lock mechanism, (thanks to the feedback of some of you on this forum), I thought I would bring up my next small repair: Replacing the fuel pump.
It's time for the old one to go and I have a new one and understand what my repair manual says to replace it, but before I get into it I have a few questions:
1. Is is easier to replace the pump by going in from the top of the dog house or the bottom of the vehicle. There are only two bolts to work with, but a lot of hoses in the way.
2. Does anyone know the bolt specifications that holds the pump onto the block?
3. This installation seems pretty easy, but the manual and instructions that came with the pump caution you to be careful with the fuel pump pushrod. One method advises you to use a bolt to "hold it" in place and another advises you to use use heavy grease. Being that I am new to this process, I don't understand what they mean and would like some advice before I go into the project.
*If anyone has any other ideas or methods to share, please let me know!
Thanks again everyone!
Nabor J
It's time for the old one to go and I have a new one and understand what my repair manual says to replace it, but before I get into it I have a few questions:
1. Is is easier to replace the pump by going in from the top of the dog house or the bottom of the vehicle. There are only two bolts to work with, but a lot of hoses in the way.
2. Does anyone know the bolt specifications that holds the pump onto the block?
3. This installation seems pretty easy, but the manual and instructions that came with the pump caution you to be careful with the fuel pump pushrod. One method advises you to use a bolt to "hold it" in place and another advises you to use use heavy grease. Being that I am new to this process, I don't understand what they mean and would like some advice before I go into the project.
*If anyone has any other ideas or methods to share, please let me know!
Thanks again everyone!
Nabor J
