Fuel pump removal tool 3214

[Kneale Brownson]

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I couldn't budge mine in the 200q20v when I tried with a gloved hand.  I
tried with just the tool and a glove too.  Finally finagled a wrench onto
the tool and got the pump out with almost no effort.  I got mine for $25
from Zelenda.

At 05:13 PM 07/29/2002 -0400, Craig D. Niederst wrote:

>The fuel pump on my '92 100S died last Friday, and I have already ordered a
>new Bosch pump, filter, etc. for replacement. Bentley describes the
>procedure pretty well for removal and replacement, and mentions special tool
>3214 is required for the pump's removal. I searched the archives, and it
>appears that about 50% of those replacing the pump needed the tool. Any
>opinions if the tool is really needed or not? If the tool is required, does
>anyone have one I can borrow (I'm in the Pittsburgh area), or know a good
>source to buy from ($53 + shipping from Blau is ridiculous)? I already
>checked with my mechanic, and he does not have the tool. TIA.
>
>Craig
>'92 100S (99k)
>'86 CGT (214k)
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