Fuel pump swap
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Fuel filter is always a little tough. Yes you can lower the tank enough to change out the pump, but make sure the tank is empty or almost empty. I learned the hard way by trying to do it with the tank 1/3 full. Lowering the tank will make it slightly easier to get to the filter. Getting the fuel hose off of the pump nipple inlet can be very challenging. I first went with a Deatsch pump---that was a failure and had to drop tank again. I went with a Bosch pump and it works well. My threads below will give you a lot of info.
The Bosch pump is more expensive now but worth it.
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The Bosch pump is more expensive now but worth it.
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I usually drop the tank and disconnect the line from the hat. Don't go crazy as there isn't a ton of slack in the fuel line. I usually drop it just enough to get my arm in there. Once the line is disconnected you can drop it all the way down.
If you remove the tie rod, the fuel filter is easier to get to.
Once you get the tank down, you can replace the lines with nylon connectors and line to the filter at both ends and to the hat.
I can reach up and remove mine with my fingers now.
Once you get the tank down, you can replace the lines with nylon connectors and line to the filter at both ends and to the hat.
I can reach up and remove mine with my fingers now.
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