Fuel pump removal tool

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fmwhitaker at att.net fmwhitaker at att.net wrote:
>
> I recently changed out my fuel pump and needed no
> special tool.  I would suggest that you run the tank to
> an extremely low conditoin(less than 1/8 tank) and use
> common sense as gas fumes are highly explosive. Make
> sure that you work in a well ventilated area. Things
> are very straight forward. Be careful not to damage the
> fuel level sending unit. Good luck

Speaking of the sending unit, here are some pics so you can see what you are dealing with:

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/quattrophile/lst?.dir=/fuel+gauge+sender&.view=t

"I think" you have to remove the arm from the sender at some point, in order to get it out without messing
anything up.

You may be able to do it without removing the arm, but if I recall correctly, I had difficulty.

I didn't need the tool either.  I just drove off the retaining ring with a screwdriver.  There is a danger of
creating sparks, so if you have a wooden dowel or other non-sparking device, it would be best.

Hth,

Ken