Re: fuel pump - which components to replace?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The best way to approach this would be to drain the tank, remove all
the parts and examine each for deterioration, broken, missing, etc.
This is not a place to "cheap out". Wipe out the tank of any dirt and
replace any parts that don't look good (the return hose and baffles).
If the pick-up hose (the curvy one) is soft it SHOULD be replaced as
well as the boot and cover. Many times even if the boots look OK they
shrink so you can never properly reassemble them. If the engine runs
then the fuel pump is usually alright. If the short wiring harness to
the pump is all corroded it can be replaced. You must be very careful
when reinstalling the fuel pump. If you turn it as you install it you
could kink the pick-up hose. 
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gullwings2000" <gullwings2000@xxxx>
wrote:
> 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)