Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump?
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Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? I know I have to drop the tank but I hear theres some things I have to modify but not sure what exacly I have to do? And about how long does it take if I have a lift to put the car on? Is there any special tools I need also? Thanks
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Re: Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? You might want to consider installing from the top. It was a lot easier. I have pictures on my website.
Yes you will have to do a little modification. I used cut up heater hose and tie straps to attach the new pump.
Be careful not to mess up the float position.
The toughest part of my install was getting the filter on the pump. I had a hell of a time for some reason.
Yes you will have to do a little modification. I used cut up heater hose and tie straps to attach the new pump.
Be careful not to mess up the float position.
The toughest part of my install was getting the filter on the pump. I had a hell of a time for some reason.
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Re: Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? LS1-SSS
Thanks alot, so about how long did it take to install? I have a lift to put the car on so it should save a lil time. And I have already cut my catback so I can get to it easier. Where on your website is there pictures or more info in the fuel pump install? And theres a autp supply store right next to my friends shop so whats the size on the heater hose? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Thanks alot, so about how long did it take to install? I have a lift to put the car on so it should save a lil time. And I have already cut my catback so I can get to it easier. Where on your website is there pictures or more info in the fuel pump install? And theres a autp supply store right next to my friends shop so whats the size on the heater hose? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? A local repair shop installed my Walbro 340 by dropping the tank in my '98 Z28. I noticed a fuel gauge reading's difference though. The needle stays at full reading much longer now. I think the fuel float may be sitting lower in the tank than it used to. So far no problems after 10000 miles.
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Leo
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Re: Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? all you need is some 5/16 fuel injection hose, the pump and some 2.5" stainless band clamps, look in my sig for the pics of my fuel system, and do the same thing to the pump bracket, but only put in one pump of couse.. its pretty easy.. maybe 4 hours with a lift.
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Re: Questions on installing Walbro intank fuel pump? This will get you directly to the page of pictures. I don't have a write up of the install, just pictures showing the install from the top. fuel pump instal pics
My actual install of the pump took less than an hour. The cutting took at least another hour. I went very slowly. You do need to be careful not to cut into the gas tank. There is very little space between the deck panel and the tank. But once you have cut this access panel it will be a piece of cake to change pumps in the future.
Someone else will have to jump in with help on dropping the tank.
Good Luck,
My actual install of the pump took less than an hour. The cutting took at least another hour. I went very slowly. You do need to be careful not to cut into the gas tank. There is very little space between the deck panel and the tank. But once you have cut this access panel it will be a piece of cake to change pumps in the future.
Someone else will have to jump in with help on dropping the tank.
Good Luck,
