fuel sending unit and pump

[raymond greene]

I need a new one and I see several on EBay. Delphi for one, for $320 including gasket and strainer. My GM dealer wants $600 plus for one. Ecklers list a separate one for the ZR1. Whats up? Tks

[pantera1683]

Originally Posted by raymond greene

I need a new one and I see several on EBay. Delphi for one, for $320 including gasket and strainer. My GM dealer wants $600 plus for one. Ecklers list a separate one for the ZR1. Whats up? Tks

If you do a search for fuel pumps, you will see an old thread where an updated style Bosch unit is modified a little for use in our cars. I did that three years ago and have been pleased. I don't believe the new pumps came with gaskets though.

Here is the link: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....ght=fuel+pumps

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Buy with confidence from Jerry!

http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=575

[efnfast]

If Jerry's got it, I'll second that.

[scottfab]

The ones on Rockauto.com are fine for $20 ea.
PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC Part # P240KC
They fit with no cutting the holder.
Just replace both while in there and do NOT ever run the pump in open air. It damages them. Don't ask how I know.

For more info see:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...ent-Steps.aspx

and

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...placement.aspx

[XfireZ51]

Look for BB 454 Suburban pumps. They're the same thing. I would try the Bosch units if I needed replacements.

[Paul Workman]

I and several others had issues with the Airtech units, listed at AutoZone as the replacement for the pump. FYI.

As an aside, at 40k miles I replaced my fuel filter (located on the frame, behind the right front wheel) the same time I replaced my fuel pumps. I was shocked at the amount of crud that was in there!.

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I and several others had issues with the Airtech units, listed at AutoZone as the replacement for the pump. FYI.

As an aside, at 40k miles I replaced my fuel filter (located on the frame, behind the right front wheel) the same time I replaced my fuel pumps. I was shocked at the amount of crud that was in there!.

Paul,

Great point! That and the "socks" on the pumps. Sometimes they are plugged to the point where the pump is sucking up the socks impeding the flow of fuel.

[scottfab]

I agree. The strainers should be swapped out too. Most pumps come with one.

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by scottfab

The ones on Rockauto.com are fine for $20 ea.
PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC Part # P240KC
They fit with no cutting the holder.
Just replace both while in there and do NOT ever run the pump in open air. It damages them. Don't ask how I know.

For more info see:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...ent-Steps.aspx

and

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...placement.aspx

Scott, Are you currently using these or know someone who is without any issues?