Fuel pump issues what can i do
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Fuel pump issues what can i do I have a 1998 ls1 firebird 6 speed i had driven the car to work when one day on my way to going home it cranked up and died of few seconds later. At first i believed it was a fuse or a relay but since i couldnt hear the fuel pump come on.
Now i swapped out the relay for a new one and replaced the fuses still nothing it would fire up after sitting for a bit but would die 2 seconds later. So as of right now im looking to replace it but since no one has it in my area i wanted to see what my options are??
Now i swapped out the relay for a new one and replaced the fuses still nothing it would fire up after sitting for a bit but would die 2 seconds later. So as of right now im looking to replace it but since no one has it in my area i wanted to see what my options are??
How many miles on this car? Any mods? When's the last time it got plugs & filters? Is the SES light on or was flashing when driven?
You should do a fuel pressure check. Rent a fuel pressure gauge from an Autozone.
You should do a fuel pressure check. Rent a fuel pressure gauge from an Autozone.
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I have a 1998 ls1 firebird 6 speed i had driven the car to work when one day on my way to going home it cranked up and died of few seconds later. At first i believed it was a fuse or a relay but since i couldnt hear the fuel pump come on. Now i swapped out the relay for a new one and replaced the fuses still nothing it would fire up after sitting for a bit but would die 2 seconds later. So as of right now im looking to replace it but since no one has it in my area i wanted to see what my options are??
The cheapest and easiest way to check the fuel pump, is to take off the intake tube. Spray a shot of carb cleaner, or starter fluid into the engine. Crank the car over. If it runs for a few seconds, its more than likely a bad fuel pump.This will save you alot of grief, as it did me. $0.02
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yes 87gnx I already did that and when I do cranks right up and dies but now no one has the fuel pump in stock what my best alternative and easiest method to replace /I do not want to cut my car up
I can't even imagine what a shop would charge to do a fuel pump install. Dropping the tank and replacing a pump can't possibly be cheap. If you're a do-it-yourself'er, then it's time to buy a replacement pump: http://www.racetronix.biz/customkiti...c=RFPK-002&eq= and then, yes, the trap door method: https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-i...p-install.html. Or you can drop the pump and do it the hard way. I can promise you there will be far more cuss words involved in the latter option.
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I went to do the fuel pump in my 98 and didn't want to hack the car either so I started taking everything apart from underneath. After fighting with the metal tank, trying every way possible to get it to slide out I look up and notice the previous owner had around cut the hole in the floor. Little pissed to find that out hours into the project but I ended up having to do it that way anyway because the tank did not want to come out at all. So do yourself a favor and just check first if it's already been cut since you say you don't think its the original pump.
I didn't want to cut up my SLP car either. I unbolted the track bar and brace on the passenger side,took the shock off, and the tank cleared everything that way. Yeah, it was kind of a P.I.T.A. but it was worth it. imho
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I did my 00 that way and it wasn't to bad but my 98 with the metal tank was a b.... The filler neck didn't want to come free since its all part of the tank.
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We did it with the axle in and it was a PITA. If I ever do this again, it will be the trap door method.
Lonnie's Performance (sponsor) carries the OEM pump at a very reasonable price.
Lonnie's Performance (sponsor) carries the OEM pump at a very reasonable price.