Randy T.
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Post by Randy T. on Apr 5, 2009 20:19:16 GMT -6
I removed my fuel pump and cleaned up my fuel pump ring this weekend. I removed all the rust from the ring and the tank itself. I then put some red bearing grease on the ring holders to help prevent further rusting. I was careful and made sure I didn't get any grease on the gasket area. I also painted my ring with 6 coats of primer and 5 coats of some extra enamel I had. I let it dry overnight and then installed it the next day. I also put some grease on the ring itself. I got to use my new fuel pump wrench, J-39765. It seems to put a lot of pressure on the tank and fuel pump housing area. It didn't work as good as I thought it would, but it is still good to have. I would recommend you to do this sometime. I can hear your ring rotting right now. I have seen whole fuel pumps covered with sand and dirt. How do you like the purple! Ha ha.  |
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Post by sall on Apr 6, 2009 8:46:54 GMT -6
Nice that J-tool for the fuel pump comes in handy I see Randy. You got a good deal on it didn't you? I think I remember a post you made about it. Is it Aurora only besides Bonneville? Or will it work for most of the GM made vehicles?
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Post by aldrichd on Apr 6, 2009 11:17:36 GMT -6
The ring now looks like a Ninja throwing star.
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Post by martindaman on Apr 6, 2009 12:17:26 GMT -6
looks nice *runs off to clean his
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Post by diesirae on Apr 6, 2009 13:14:20 GMT -6
Randy, you should really warn them before they do this about the possibility of their retaining ring-clips being so rusted that once they remove it, they'll have to drill holes into their tank and retaining ring to re-Secure it.
Simply because the clips will snap off from being rusted out, and you'll be a very unhappy camper.
(Mostly a problem where snow exists, and salted roads kill all that is good in the world).
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Post by Speed Neon on Apr 6, 2009 13:21:36 GMT -6
i second that, but randy has a point. if you can clean, protect, re-asssemble your pump ring i reccommend doing so.
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Post by Randy T. on Apr 6, 2009 15:46:39 GMT -6
Nice that J-tool for the fuel pump comes in handy I see Randy. You got a good deal on it didn't you? I think I remember a post you made about it. Is it Aurora only besides Bonneville? Or will it work for most of the GM made vehicles? Yep, I got it for $15 plus shipping. There are a lot of GM vehicles that use that style of fuel pump. I would think it would work on a lot of them. Randy, you should really warn them before they do this about the possibility of their retaining ring-clips being so rusted that once they remove it, they'll have to drill holes into their tank and retaining ring to re-Secure it. Simply because the clips will snap off from being rusted out, and you'll be a very unhappy camper. (Mostly a problem where snow exists, and salted roads kill all that is good in the world). That is true, your project could go real bad fast. Some people might be better off just taking the cover off and cleaning and greasing it. It really isn't necessary to remove the pump and ring. I know it wouldn't be good if your retainers broke off. But, I would rather them break off when you have control of the situation. It's better then it popping up in a couple years without you knowing about it. If it did, all that dirt and junk would fall right in your gas tank. |
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Post by diesirae on Apr 6, 2009 22:18:30 GMT -6
So true, better to have a heads up of an upcoming problem verses break down somewhere or spill gas out of your tank randomly.
Besides, it's incredibly easy to just take a peak, you can just barely peel back the carpet to access the door.
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Post by Randy T. on Apr 7, 2009 16:24:23 GMT -6
Pop the plastic clips off. Remove the black cover. Pull the carpet back. 7 or 8mm socket.  Your there.       |
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Post by aldrichd on Apr 7, 2009 19:25:05 GMT -6
What's that vacuum line with the "T" for? Rear shocks?
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Post by latenight72 on Apr 7, 2009 19:58:35 GMT -6
Give me a hammer and flathead, I can have the ring off faster than you could with your fancy J-Tool.  What's that vacuum line with the "T" for? Rear shocks? Yes. |
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Post by diesirae on Apr 7, 2009 22:20:22 GMT -6
Yeah, I always just tap the ring out with a flat head, Good contact point no spark, all good.
But I like collecting random tools even if I don't use them, so I wouldn't mind having the tool in my garage. Bragging rights! (Yeah, see this? fuel pump remover. mmhmm.)
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Post by Randy T. on Apr 8, 2009 7:14:48 GMT -6
Yeah, your just jealous.  I have r&r many Aurora fuel pumps, so I would beat you just from experience.  I have a big screwdriver that I ground a slot in just for the fuel pump rings. Even with the J tool you still have to use it. Like I said, it doesn't work as good as I thought it would. It seems to put a lot of pressure on the pump and tank. You can see the whole top twisting when you use it. There are a couple times that I wish I had it when I had some that were stuck real bad. |
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Post by wimdizl323 on Apr 19, 2009 13:51:37 GMT -6
im kinda haveing the same issue but mine was completly rotted away !!!!!! what do i do ??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2009 19:37:42 GMT -6
cry
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I have r&r many Aurora fuel pumps, so I would beat you just from experience. 
