Re: Fuel Pump-'89 100q

[Mark Pollan <Mark.POLLAN@mci.com>]

>The fuel pump on my '89 100q is buzzing--of course it has been doing that
>for about a year.  Noise does not get any louder it is just there.

I just replaced mine.  I didn't realize how loud it was until I put
the new one in.  It is amazing what ones' senses get accustomed to.

>My questions is does the fuel tank have to be dropped or is there an
>access plate somewhere to facilitate the project?

There is an access plate in the trunk.  It is under the carpet up on
the hump at about center-line.  The procedure is straight forward.
You need to remove the lock-ring to gain access.  I used a screwdriver
and light tapping with a hammer.  You'll see what I mean.

Couple of cautions:

o Disconnect the battery!!!
o Careful with the fuel level sender/float unit.  It's pretty fragile.
o Make sure you are below 1/4 tank.

Let me know if you have any questions or you want me to fax some pages
from Hayes or Bentley.

Regards,

Mark Pollan, '86 5KCSTQ 263K Miles