[Xaotic 89]

Any one have any advice for the replacement of the fuel pump on a 89 3vze 4x4? It seems pretty straight forward, I am just looking for the little inside tips that come from previous bad experiences...
Upgrade the pump?
any specific pump to NOT use?
any advice on removal?
Thanks

 

[shaeff]

Stock pump is fine. For removal, I found it VERY easy to simply remove the six bolts holding on the bed, and a buddy and myself lifted it off and rested it on some saw-horses. That way you don't have to work upside-down, AND you can thoroughly inspect your frame with the bed off.

 

[Vicoor]

^^^x2^^^

what shaef said. It's a cinch to get the bed off, and you don't have to drain the tank either.

And you should lok up under the edge of the bed and see how rusted the pipes are at the pump bracket. You may want to have one of those ready when you get the bed off.

 

[Xaotic 89]

I will take a trip to the parts store before I go at it.
How do you guys feel about a rubber hose patch on this trucks fuel line?
Do you think the pump will overpower a few good hose clamps? The dealer mentioned 60lbs does that seem correct?

 

[Vicoor]

If the fuel line is sound and you use high pressure (fuel injection) hose with good clamps it should be OK

 

[Xaotic 89]

Good, Thanks for the help guys I appreciate it.
I will let you know how it goes. My pump should be here in a few days.
one last thing is the sending unit a part that should be replaced at the same time as the pump? (ala the clutch, throw out bearing, pressure plate ideology.) or if it looks good it is good...

 

[hydrogenh2]

I did some work on the sending unit 2 years ago, and replaced a section of the rusty fuel line with a piece of rubber fuel line (from auto store). Guess what, after 2 years the rubber fuel line cracked and started to leak. Keep in mind the fuel line before injector is under much higher pressure than the fuel line after injector. And if you have extreme weather condition, rubber fuel line may not last long. So if you choose to use rubber, make sure you get the very best (goodyear, fuel hose for injector). I replaced the leaking rubber hose with a copper tubing and compression fittings. It makes me feel much better.

BTW, 2 years ago I did the work by dropping the gas tank. This time I did it by lifting the bed. I have to say the latter is a ton times easier, if you can remove the bolts (8 of them) successfully.