Tips on removing fuel pump.

slimjim · 01-22-2009, 10:42 PM

SO i need to remove the in tank fuel pump in my parts car. Its the one under the seat. i know i have to turn it counterclockwise, however, it seems impossible, itried turning it by using a flathead+hammer but its just not budging, the screw driver is actualy cutting through the metal notches.....it seems as if it is sealed down, i cant use any kind of heat obviously......any suggestions?

simplycars · 01-22-2009, 10:46 PM

you have to remove the sender secured by 4 bolts first and then try turning it.

slimjim · 01-22-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by simplycars

you have to remove the sender secured by 4 bolts first and then try turning it.

sorry, i forgot to include, i have already removed the sender unit.

simplycars · 01-22-2009, 10:52 PM

spray some wd-40 around the outer rim and then try to turn - there is a rubber gasket in between so it would move after some wd-40

SamE30e · 01-22-2009, 11:05 PM

Use a bigger hammer.

slimjim · 01-22-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SamE30e

Use a bigger hammer.

if u saw the hammer i was using, ud laugh. Trust me, it was big enough lol

SamE30e · 01-22-2009, 11:07 PM

Hit the gym.

slimjim · 01-23-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SamE30e

Hit the gym.

if u saw the guns i was dealing with, ud be afraid.Trust me, they are big enough

InfiniteDice · 01-23-2009, 08:47 AM

I don't think i used metal near it, lol I think mine came off with a mallet and bit of hardwood dowel. disconnect you battery too... don't want any sparks around a ton of gas fumes.

I have always found it more entertaining getting the damn thing back on.

BigD · 01-23-2009, 08:50 AM

Just get two large flathead screwdrivers, cross them, put the tips against a cog on opposite sides, and push/pull on the screwdrivers, easy as pie.

supernaught · 01-23-2009, 11:33 AM

keep pounding it at different points but use a punch or something that is a little more blunt so you dont destroy the lip. Hardwood might be a good idea as Dice said.

BmW1718 · 01-23-2009, 11:34 AM

yea don't use a flat head as it will rip the metal parts go with a big head punch and give it a quick shock

BigD · 01-23-2009, 12:18 PM

If you involve a hammer or any kind of impact in this job, you're ****in up.

supernaught · 01-23-2009, 04:29 PM

parts car? sawzall

everlast · 01-23-2009, 04:52 PM

sawzall + sparks + near empty gas tank = ...

please have friend video this from across the street.

srsly, have a helper hit a 2nd screwdriver from the opposite side. the single impact may not work it free, but two at the exact same moment in opposite directions will spin it easy.