[V8] (no subject)

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

I would only add to watch out for static electricity. Wear clothes that don't
generate sparks, ground the car to earth, ground yourself to the car, use a low
voltage/explosion proof work light with a protected bulb, etc.

I had my pump out a couple of years ago to clean the screen - and I really did
not like having my arm contorted into the tank full of fumes.
The screen cleaning did seem to quiet down the pump though.

Dave


Quoting Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>:

> The procedures and parts generally would be the same as the 200q20v, and
> there's a good description on Chris Miller's 200q20v pages:
> http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/engine.html#Fuel Pump      I replaced one
> nonfunctional pump (couldn't drive until the tank was nearly empty) and
> found that the best way to minimize fuel in the tank is to siphon it out.
> I've tried with a little hose through the fuel filler, but found that using
> one of those siphon pumps through the service opening in the top of the
> tank to be the easiest.  I took the cover retainer off the first time with
> a piece of Oak and a hammer, but now have a brass punch and brass hammer to
> avoid sparking.   Some folks have been able to dislodge the pump from its
> retainer basket by hand or with a gloved hand, but I found the pump tool
> described in the Miller page necessary.  I also needed it when I took a
> pump out of a tank I was replacing because it leaked.
>
> At 11:08 AM 4/22/2005 +1000, pdlord at talent.com.au wrote:
> >My V8's fuel pump is getting progressively noisier. When I bought it a few
> >months ago I didn't notice any noise. I think it's on its way out, but
> want to
> >check the in-tank pump's screen for blockage.
> >
> >I have done a search and while there are many posts about the f/p noise,
> not
> >much about the process to get to the pump, except the mallet and screw
> >driver 'tool' method to take off the cover plate on the tank itself. Any
> other
> >tips or problems I should know about with this procedure?
> >
> >Also, the in-line filter was replaced about 2000miles ago as the previous
> >owner
> >was complaining about surging on the hwy (no signs of it now). Any way you
> can
> >confirm the condition of a fuel filter short of replacing it with a new
> one?
> >
> >
> >
> >Thanks guys.
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