5KTQ: R&R fuel pump

[L DC]

Thanks Kneale,

So this Brass drift tool is noting more than a brass
stick?

"You'll have a tough time removing ALL the fuel from
a Quattro fuel tank because of its "saddle" nature."

I have a siphon-type manual pump. I could also use a
windshield washer pump :) Hooked up to a long little
hose it could do wonders.

-Thanks again,

-Louis  





  You'd still want a
> nonsparking drift to
> remove the ring.  It's on there pretty firm.  First
> one I did I used an Oak
> stick and hammer.  I now have a brass rod about 1"
> in diameter and a couple
> feet long I use.
> 
> I can't remember the 5kq connection for certain, but
> I thought there was a
> banjo bolt at the check  valve.
> 
> 
> 
> At 12:20 PM 4/12/2006 -0700, L DC wrote:
> >Looking at pictures of the fuel pump, only one line
> >hooks up to it, correct?
> >
> >That line connects to the fuel pump check valve,
> >right?
> >
> >Awhile bakc, a friend of mine and I removed a fuel
> >pump out of a 5K CS at a junk yard and if I recall
> >correctly, that fuel line simply connects with the
> >check valve without any ring/clamps holding in
> place.
> >
> >Also, that fuel line appeared to be made out of
> >plastic or something, or perhaps became of such
> >appearance with age and because it was submerged in
> >fuel for so long. The point is that it was
> basically
> >impossible to pull the line out of the metal
> >flange--check valve--so we simply cut the line off.
> >
> >If is the same set up, obviously, I won't be
> cutting
> >the line off, but will carefully remove the fuel
> pump
> >check valve instead?
> >
> >Also, what does the non-sparking brass drift tool
> look
> >like and where can I get one?
> >
> >Do I really need it?
> >
> >I'm planning on draining the fuel tank completely
> >before removal of the pump.
> >
> 
> 


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