Fuel pressure issue

[kayledao]

I was able to start and run the car two days ago. I ran out of gas. Now I cannot get any fuel pressure like the ump isn't working. I have tried jumping the diagnostic block that did nothing. I tried running power straight from the battery to the pump nothing. I figure that the pump is garbage and needs to be replaced. The odd thing is every so often it will spurt gas from the line. Very very hit or miss. Could there be a ground I am missing somewhere. Could it be the relay in the pass. Kick panel? This issue is driving me batty. I need to get her up and running so I can take it to the garage and repair the brake line and power steering low pressure hose. Seeing as my driveway is covered now with all sorts of various fluids and don't really wanna crawl under it.

And to replace the fuel pump drop the tank replace pump and reinstall tank. Anybody out there cut an access hole in the hatch to make this much easier to do. And if an additional hole is cut for the fuel pump will that significantly affect the rear unibody?

 

[Poodles]

Cutting a hole is fine...but for safety reasons the tank needs to be out to do it. So it's kind of pointless

 

[jetjock]

You're awful quick to condemn the pump...

 

[ClutchRR]

dropping that tank is very easy takes 10 mins. but before you do so its an access hole in your hatch open it up and un plug your pump check for power at the connector before you change out a pump

 

[kayledao]

I have checked for power at the two pin connector and I have power there j am pretty sure it's the pump. I have been having the intermittent fuel pressure issue for a while. And I want to cut an access hole because the strap bolts are rusted and twisting when I try to remove them and before I Break something and have no gas tank. I wanna try and replace the pump. I already have another pump. I figure that if I am very careful I should be able to cut the hole with the tank in the car.

 

[kayledao]

To cut the hole I am going to use a dremel to score the diameter and tin snips to cut it out. I have a price of stainless steel to make a cover planel

 

[planemos]

If rust is an issue then be very very careful with the metal piping coming off the flange (top of the tank).

 

[kayledao]

Well I am almost certain the fuel pump is now dead. With the cold coming and leaves beginning to fall. I think it's time to put her away till the spring. At least she started once this year. Till next year when I fix all my leaks and replace the fuel pump.

 

[kayledao]

Just an update turns put that the fuel pump is still working somehow the ground on the top of the tank broke off and it wasn't grounding out the pump anymore. From what it looked like I am shocked she drove at all in the last couple of years. Fuel pump rewired now I just have to replace the rear brake lines and the power steering return line and I think I can drive her again.

 

[jetjock]

You're awful quick to condemn the pump.

Hey, I'm a native Masshole. What did you expect? :icon_razz

 

[kayledao]

I defiantly was quick to judgement on the pump but its all worked out now. Now hopefully I can go for a drive before the snow falls.

 

[jetjock]

Yep, a country drive with the trees in full glory would be great. Only thing I miss about the place. Well, that and the seafood. Anyway, thanks for letting us know and for being a good sport...

 

[kayledao]

I have been getting my info for the rebuild and maintence from this site for about five years now. I appreciate all the help thanks