New option for fuel pump replacement

[TFENT]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

That's the easier approach, for sure... and you get a new sending unit with it. I went the Bosch route because my faith in the reliability of some of the so-called ACDelco pumps was shaken by my bad experience. Others have had better luck...

What are the concerns with the AC Delco pumps?

[VetteMed]

http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9763&page=2

That should explain a little... some folks get pretty heated and defensive when I bring up the issue, but when you are buying so-called ACDelco parts, it's best to check on the return policy beforehand... there's lots of "white box" parts out there, some may be legitimate ACDelco parts, but I have my doubts about some. The vendor in question in my case was Partsladi on ebay, who is no longer in business...

[TFENT]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9763&page=2

That should explain a little... some folks get pretty heated and defensive when I bring up the issue, but when you are buying so-called ACDelco parts, it's best to check on the return policy beforehand... there's lots of "white box" parts out there, some may be legitimate ACDelco parts, but I have my doubts about some. The vendor in question in my case was Partsladi on ebay, who is no longer in business...

This is from a GM dealership and is a genuine AC Delco part. Is there some concern with this part??

[VetteMed]

Probably not, but....

Originally Posted by TFENT

This is from a GM dealership and is a genuine AC Delco part. Is there some concern with this part??

[TFENT]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

Probably not, but....

So basically just make sure its NOT made in China right??

Bottom line for me here is when I crack open the tank and take the old unit out and its covered in rust I want to replace it with a new unit. I just dont know what I am going to find. Car is a 1990 with 32K on it. been sitting around a longgggggg time.

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by TFENT

So basically just make sure its NOT made in China right??

Bottom line for me here is when I crack open the tank and take the old unit out and its covered in rust I want to replace it with a new unit. I just dont know what I am going to find. Car is a 1990 with 32K on it. been sitting around a longgggggg time.

There's plenty of legitimate Delco parts being made in China nowadays. There's no guarantees on quality... but at least with a proper return policy / warranty you may sleep a little better at night. The Bosch pumps are made in Brazil, FWIW.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Did the same fuel pump install today. Very easy to cut the relief in the holster. Used the same Bosch 69225 pumps. Runs great.

NOTE:

AIRTEX fuel pumps suck. Lasted about a month. Lesson learned......

[VetteMed]

Good stuff, Brett!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Thanks for your write-up on this option. Really appreciate it.

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Thanks for your write-up on this option. Really appreciate it.

Glad it helped you!