fuel pump replacement - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Geof180 · 08-15-2011

is it really as easy as it looks?

after consulting the procedure on this site, it seems pretty straight forward.. is there anything tricky i should be aware of?

tomtom72 · 08-16-2011

Mechanically yes it is if it were not for actually getting the sender + pumps out of the filler neck. Once it's out the pump swap is cake. Going back in can be a bit testy, just like getting the assembly out. It takes a bit of patience so you don't force it out or in.

Oh, watch the gas from the return line too, and don't forget to use your pressure gauge to relieve the pressure on the feed line. Oh, new socks too!

Tom

Geof180 · 08-16-2011

thank you tom!!

VetteMed · 08-16-2011

The hardest part is figuring out how to finagle the assembly as it is moved through the opening of the tank. It has to be inserted 90 degrees to the left, then straightened to its proper position, when reinstalling.

08-15-2011	#1
Geof180 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 35	fuel pump replacement is it really as easy as it looks? after consulting the procedure on this site, it seems pretty straight forward.. is there anything tricky i should be aware of? __________________ [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Geof[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]1994 torch red on light beige ZR-1 #107 [/SIZE][SIZE=1](thanks Nick)[/SIZE][/FONT]

08-16-2011	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: fuel pump replacement Mechanically yes it is if it were not for actually getting the sender + pumps out of the filler neck. Once it's out the pump swap is cake. Going back in can be a bit testy, just like getting the assembly out. It takes a bit of patience so you don't force it out or in. Oh, watch the gas from the return line too, and don't forget to use your pressure gauge to relieve the pressure on the feed line. Oh, new socks too! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-16-2011	#3
Geof180 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 35	Re: fuel pump replacement thank you tom!! __________________ [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Geof[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]1994 torch red on light beige ZR-1 #107 [/SIZE][SIZE=1](thanks Nick)[/SIZE][/FONT]

08-16-2011	#4
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: fuel pump replacement The hardest part is figuring out how to finagle the assembly as it is moved through the opening of the tank. It has to be inserted 90 degrees to the left, then straightened to its proper position, when reinstalling. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)