fuel pump - which components to replace?
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fuel pump - which components to replace?
- From: "gullwings2000" <gullwings2000@xxxx>
- Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:26:46 -0000
After noticing a major gas leak after fill-up the other day I had the
car towed to a service station. Upon inspection it turns out the fuel
pump ring (the big rubber boot/seal) was seriously deteriorated as
well as the feed/return hoses. (Not surprsied - the car has sat
unused for long periods and I've suspected fuel system problems.)
The mechanic said if I got the parts he'd do the work, so now I'm
just debating over which parts to replace. I'd rather not do more
than necessary but I also don't want to be penny-wise/pound-foolish.
For all I know the fuel pump is fully functional but I'm leaning
towards replacing it anyway. I'm wondering how far down the "chain"
to go though, ie. the fuel tubes, elbow, tee, etc. I can understand
the rubber components being deteriorated, but shouldn't the metal
components still be usable? Any other things I should have
checked/replaced while the mechanic is at it?
Thanks!
Tom (VIN 01710)
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