Re: fuel pump - which components to replace?
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Re: fuel pump - which components to replace?



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)






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