Re: [DML] fuel pump - which components to replace?

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

We have an affectionate term over here which is "fuel-tank diving". You 
need to do this to check the condition of:

Pump boot cover
pump boot (already done)
supply and return hoses
pickup hose (rarely bad but often too soft with a tank of hot fuel)
picjup flter
general condition of tank and baffle. Also check for baffle base and 
metal clamps holding baffle down. Given your Vin, you may be missing 
them. Mine was.

If the pump ain't broke, don't fix it. What lkills them is leaving them 
for ages without use. if it works, it's fine

Fonr anyone else, this is the absolute FIRST thing to do when tackling a 
car that's been stored.

Martin
#1458
#4426

gullwings2000 wrote:

> After noticing a major gas leak after fill-up the other day I had the 
> car towed to a service station. Upon inspection it turns out the fuel 
> pump ring (the big rubber boot/seal) was seriously deteriorated as 
> well as the feed/return hoses. (Not surprsied - the car has sat 
> unused for long periods and I've suspected fuel system problems.)
>
> The mechanic said if I got the parts he'd do the work, so now I'm 
> just debating over which parts to replace. I'd rather not do more 
> than necessary but I also don't want to be penny-wise/pound-foolish.
>
> For all I know the fuel pump is fully functional but I'm leaning 
> towards replacing it anyway. I'm wondering how far down the "chain" 
> to go though, ie. the fuel tubes, elbow, tee, etc. I can understand 
> the rubber components being deteriorated, but shouldn't the metal 
> components still be usable? Any other things I should have 
> checked/replaced while the mechanic is at it?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom (VIN 01710)