Re: fuel pump - which components to replace?

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx>]

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)