87 5kcstq Dead Fuel Pump Troubleshooting

[Mike Del Tergo]

>My specific questions are:
1. Does the tank really need to be drained to R&R the fuel pump?
(Suggestions??? Siphon into another car or???)

No, but it really helps.  If it died after a fill up, as mine once did, 
sorry.  If you are getting the new pump, you can use it to drain the gas.  
If your tank is 1/2 full or less you can get away with a few quick dunks.  
The FP is held in with 3 clips, no tools involved here.  The lions share of 
the work is removing the fuel sender retainer and assorted hoses and 
electrical connectors.  Don't forget to put the sender retaining collar on 
before reattaching hoses and electrical connectors (outside the tank) on 
reinstall.

>2. Anyone know where the best place to get a fuel pump is these days?

Always good to check Chris @ Force 5

>3. I'll try searching the archives for the old tank screen threads, but
in case I don't dig them up can someone remind me with BTDT info on what
I need to look for/do there?

If you have one, remove it.

Mike

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