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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I Just made up my mind to get the racetronix pump and harness. Just not sure I could do the install myself. I am mechanically inclined but I have never messed with a fuel pump and the wiring that will go with it. Anybody know the estimated cost the shop will probably charge me? Thanks in advance,
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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i cut the hatch out in my trunk to make it easier, it took me about 2 hours, the directions are very easy to follow
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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honestly if your not to concerned with cutting a access hole in your hatch, its really not that hard to change the pump. Once you cut the access hole the pump is right there and comes out very easy. There are plenty of write ups on it to follow. Just take your time. Im actually in vegas right now, but will be leaving soon or Id give ya a hand.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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How about the wiring harness? is it ran under the car and is it pretty straight forward?
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thanks for the offer 99WS7.
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How about the wiring harness? is it ran under the car and is it pretty straight forward?
yes its pretty straightforward...i just followed the fuel lines on the left side of the car to the alternator output
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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The harness was actually the easy part. You can cut the door (which I did) or drop the tank. Either way, that is the most time consuming part. Just follow the directions, and you'll be fine. Just be handy with a paper clip (you'll understand once you start).
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