Friday, September 23, 2011

How can I change my fuel pump?

I have an 02 chevy blazer and the fuel pump needs to be changed. I know that the pump is in the gas tank, but is there a special tool I need?
How can I change my fuel pump?
you have guts kid.. i just done this on my 2000 blazer a few months back.. just a little warning before hand, IT IS HELLL TO DO! i thought it would be easy.. NEVER AGAIN MAN! but nah you dont need any special tools.. and it will prob. go out again.. the last one i replaced was my 2nd.. this is a very common problem for these vehicles..
How can I change my fuel pump?
no, you don,t need special tools, just drop the tank and change it.
No special tools. I just use a lift, a tranny jack, impact gun, set of sockets, a brass punch, a hammer, and fuel line quick disconnect tool.
theres no special tools needed but you do have to be really careful especially if you have a lot of gas in the tank try and get all of it out that you can,the gas tank is really hard to handle with even two gallons of gas in it,you need a repair manual to help you with this one,you have to remove a lot of lines and also a filler neck to drop the tank off,its dangerous,this i will tell you ,one tiny spark and you can set the gas off in the tank ,so be really carerful if you attempt doing this,its a job that most professinal shops dont like to do,good luck.
The tools to disconnect the fuel lines are very helpful and are inexpensive and available at most parts stores. If you haven't got a lot of experience in auto repair then you may want to pay someone or enlist a friend who is more experienced. The hardest part of doing this job without a lift is removing the tank slowly enough to disconnect the lines, filler neck, and electrical leads which are all different in length and accessibility. If you do it yourself without a lift you'll need a good floor jack (preferably a transmission jack with a wider surface) and the usual mechanic's hand tools as well as the fuel line tools. Try to not damage the rubber hose from the filler neck (which is hard to find) and do not break the plastic fuel lines. When you get is down, clean the rust and dirt away from the sending unit area before you knock the retaining ring off and again before you remove the sending unit. When you buy the pump, which is probably only available as an entire unit, make sure it comes with a new filter. Your warranty will not be valid without a new filter sock. Also, make sure you replace the inline fuel filter. Good luck.
u should only need comon tools to remove the tank, but u will need a special tool to remove the fuel lines, your local parts stor should fix up with that. dont forge to get as much of the gas out before you start its much easyer. be careful. also check to see if there is a hole panel in the floor under the mat before removing the tank, some change to doing that but im not sure when

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