2001 fuel pump

[db1959]

Hello all. The fuel pump on my 2001 went out. I read somewhere that I need to empty the tank before changing it. Why would that need to be done if you can access the pump through the trunk? the tank has about 10 gallons of fuel in it.

Also, does anyone have any tips or tricks?

Thanks all

Dan

[RCA1186]

It doesn't have to be empty, just not overly full. The entire process is outlined in this thread with video how-to's aurorah.proboards.com/thread/15608

Only difference is you'll just be swapping in a new assembly.


If you've worked on cars before I'd put the difficulty of this at about a 3. Simple stuff as long as your lock ring isn't rust-welded on.

[db1959]

Thanks RCA. I do most of my own work. Cant afford mechanic rates

[RCA1186]

My current Aurora hasn't been in a shop the 4 years I've owned it. AC Compressor, Radiator, Plugs and Wires, Brakes, Rear Shocks. I bet all that was done for under a grand. Good luck getting that rate at a shop haha.

[tigger]

Sept 29, 2015 6:49:05 GMT -6 RCA1186 said:

...Simple stuff as long as your lock ring isn't rust-welded on.

Haha, so true...

[Hurricane87]

Even if it's not rust-welded, it's an ex-wife level *****. I ended up paying a mechanic because I just couldn't get it to move. Causes me physical pain to this day, because the rest of the procedure could be done by a two-year-old.

One tip I have--don't go Airtex. I've heard a whole song-and-dance about how they now have lifetime warranties and come with the correct pigtail. I've also heard about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and honest politicians.

[RCA1186]

I got mine off in about 3 mins (as in using the method he shows to take off the ring that's how long it took). I agree with the Airtex pumps though. That's what I put in at first and it was so noisy I could hear it 5 feet behind the car. Swapped that sucker out immediately.

[db1959]

Sept 30, 2015 12:02:51 GMT -6 Hurricane87 said:

Even if it's not rust-welded, it's an ex-wife level *******. I ended up paying a mechanic because I just couldn't get it to move. Causes me physical pain to this day, because the rest of the procedure could be done by a two-year-old.

One tip I have--don't go Airtex. I've heard a whole song-and-dance about how they now have lifetime warranties and come with the correct pigtail. I've also heard about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and honest politicians.

Thanks for the advice. If I cant get the ring off my landlord can.  At times I can be a "bigger hammer" kind of guy. He likes to take his time and do it right.

Its going to be at least 10 days before I can get to it. Good idea to soak the ring in penetrating oil?

[RCA1186]

I would for sure.

[db1959]

Update-got it done and it was fairly easy. Thanks for the help

[tigger]

[AuroraNoobie]

my 01's fuel sending unit is bad when it gets to 1/8 tank it goes hay wire..

should i just replace the sending unit or go with a whole assembly, the pump still works fine

also are the 40-60$ ones on the e bay worth a damn?

[RCA1186]

I'd go for just the sending unit.

[AuroraNoobie]

Nov 12, 2015 11:16:27 GMT -6 RCA1186 said:

I'd go for just the sending unit.

so basically just do this aurorah.proboards.com/thread/13390

also do you think this will just plug and play??
www.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-Sending-Unit-Float-for-Park-Ave-Bonneville-Deville-Lesabre-Aurora-Seville-/130976232565?fits=Year%3A2001|Make%3AOldsmobile|Model%3AAurora&hash=item1e7ecab475:g:3OUAAOSw5VFWL-z8&vxp=mtr

thanks in advance!

[RCA1186]

Unfortunately I can't open eBay links at work haha I think the part number may be in the video's in the repair thread. You may want to make sure that matches.

[AuroraNoobie]

Nov 13, 2015 12:16:02 GMT -6 RCA1186 said:

Unfortunately I can't open eBay links at work haha I think the part number may be in the video's in the repair thread. You may want to make sure that matches.

alright i will so some more research, thanks rob