If you're doing the pump, go all the way! You will be glad you did. Do the flex fuel lines that connect to the pump too. Harold McElraft - 3354 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gullwings2000" <gullwings2000@xxxx> 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)