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Formulareed New Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Again, thanks for the help so far.
I checked out the procedure for removing the fuel tank to get at the pump, and it might be above my pay grade. I don't have a garage, just a concrete parking spot in my back yard. The part that freaks me out is dropping the rear end. I saw where some people have cut a hole in the trunk floor, but my car is in pretty nice shape and I don't want to mess it up. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Do not cut a hole. Not only does it destroy your car, it's incredibly dangerous! Last time I saw a pump replacement paid for was 15yrs ago and cost about $600. Garage is nice. Big jack stands are more important. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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The tank drop is not as hard as people make it out to be. No special tools needed, aside from a pair of big jackstands.
The rear axle doesn't need to come out, just drop it down. Unbolt sway bar, panhard and shocks and lower it out of the way. Easy money. IME the exhaust usually fights harder than the axle.
Since your pump isn't completely dead you can use it to empty the tank, that makes it much easier to drop when working alone.
Here's a couple of old pictures from one I did on a fellow member's car to give you an idea. The front end of this car was up to drop the exhaust, you will only need to lift the rear:
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Jess Administrator
Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Posts: 426 Location: Mount Vernon, WA
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Twilightoptics wrote: | Last time I saw a pump replacement paid for was 15yrs ago and cost about $600. |
Thats about what my 95 ran for the Fuel pump at a shop about 10 years ago. |
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Formulareed New Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Once again, thanks for all the help.
After thinking it over, I just don't think that I have the time or space to tackle this one. So back to my question, anyone got a shop that they like in the Seattle area? I'm in the south end of town, but towing it is no big deal.
Thanks,
Reed |
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