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Post by unioncreek on Sept 15, 2016 17:35:36 GMT -6
My 2001 with 3.5 needs to have the fuel level arm changed so the gauge is accurate. Would I be better off spending the extra money for a fuel pump or not. Occasionally after filling my tank, I can drive a few miles and it will start jerking like it's running out of gas. You let it idle for a few minutes and it will run flawlessly.
Can just the pump be changed and not the entire assembly?
Bob
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Post by Paulaurora on Sept 16, 2016 6:06:32 GMT -6
Pump usually last long time. I dont see point to spend $ now . The arm will be way to go. My pump is original and car has already 156k.The arm was changed.
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Post by gracegamble77 on Nov 12, 2022 5:29:12 GMT -6
My gas gauge jumps around all crazy it will say I'm full when it's entirely empty I'm so tired of running out of gas. I'm a female and I do everything independently. If anyone can kindly give me advice or easy directions on how to fix this issue I would be very thankful and grateful. Oh btw I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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Post by Marc on Nov 12, 2022 8:12:33 GMT -6
I had the same trouble with my 2001 4.0 some time ago. I had a new pump put in. End of problem.
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Post by Paulaurora on Nov 12, 2022 17:39:30 GMT -6
You need to take out the fuel pump change the sensor and put the pump back with new sensor. its not super fast or super easy.
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Post by Marc on Nov 12, 2022 19:32:02 GMT -6
its not super fast or super easy. Yes. The retaining ring that holds the pump in its position has a very nasty habit of rusting in place. |
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Post by AuroraGirlFromMars on Nov 15, 2022 14:47:37 GMT -6
If that ring isnt too annoying to get off with a brass punch being careful and using a large screwdriver or even a pry bar(to wack) can work but you want to ventilate the area so you dont cause fire
You need a new lockring and o ring or whatever, and you need can do that job one day and pull it up. see if the sock and stuff is full etc. If its not, i would just replace the arm. if its looking like the sock is tired and stuff, new assembly. delphi/ac delco
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Post by RCA1186 on Nov 16, 2022 7:08:38 GMT -6
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Post by cap10america on Nov 25, 2022 12:38:51 GMT -6
personally,
I would just replace the entire fuel module. That is what I am going to do on my other Olds. The 2001 intrigue. fuel gage is erratic. I bought the sending unit a little while ago.
Call it "peace of mind". you won't have to worry about anything else.
Also, what ever you choose to do. USE A OEM, or AC delco only. You are asking for trouble with aftermarket.
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