Here are just a few jewels of knowledge I can pass on from my recent fuel pump change on my 2000 mustang gt.
1. Don't be cheap! Go buy a pump to remove all of the gas from your tank (five gallons weighs more than you would think).
2. When you spill gas on your clothing because you were to stupid to drain the tank, it will burn your skin.
3. There is a large plastic shield under your fuel tank. When you think you are lowering the gas tank you may actually be dropping the shield. Don't crawl around under the tank trying to figure out what's holding it up. Sometimes years of dirt and road grime glue it in place. At the least opportune time IT WILL FALL ON YOU! Did I mention you should drain your tank.
4. The fuel line will want to fight you even with the right tools. Don't get frustrated, broken fuel lines can be expensive.
5. The hole in the top of the tank is exactly big enough to get the fuel pump out. Think of it like a big game of operation filled with highly flamable gasoline. Take you time and don't force it.
6. Have a friend help you. The tank is a real bear to get back in place by yourself with only a floor jack. Plus you have someone around to call 911 if you really hurt yourself.
These bits of advice are not intended to scare you away from changing your own fuel pump. It is a very do-able job as long as you know what to expect. Good luck to anyone who attempts it. Did I mention you should drain your tank?
1. Don't be cheap! Go buy a pump to remove all of the gas from your tank (five gallons weighs more than you would think).
2. When you spill gas on your clothing because you were to stupid to drain the tank, it will burn your skin.
3. There is a large plastic shield under your fuel tank. When you think you are lowering the gas tank you may actually be dropping the shield. Don't crawl around under the tank trying to figure out what's holding it up. Sometimes years of dirt and road grime glue it in place. At the least opportune time IT WILL FALL ON YOU! Did I mention you should drain your tank.
4. The fuel line will want to fight you even with the right tools. Don't get frustrated, broken fuel lines can be expensive.
5. The hole in the top of the tank is exactly big enough to get the fuel pump out. Think of it like a big game of operation filled with highly flamable gasoline. Take you time and don't force it.
6. Have a friend help you. The tank is a real bear to get back in place by yourself with only a floor jack. Plus you have someone around to call 911 if you really hurt yourself.
These bits of advice are not intended to scare you away from changing your own fuel pump. It is a very do-able job as long as you know what to expect. Good luck to anyone who attempts it. Did I mention you should drain your tank?
