Fuel Pump went out today

[CY98Cobra]

Well my fuel pump went out today. I can hear the relay clicking but can't get any fuel pressure or hear the pump running. Had to buy a $270 fuel pump assembly from Ford (pump, basket, sender, wiring, etc.) so I can get my car up and running. Hated to pay that much for the parts I didn't need but it's all they had in stock and I need my car running. Going to be replacing it tomorrow morning, along with making my sequential turnsignals with snakeye's info.

 

[98 svt]

damn bro, that suxs. the local parts stores didn't stock one?

 

[CY98Cobra]

There are very few parts I would use from a parts store. Most of their parts are cheap and don't last long in my experience. My factory fuel pump lasted over 100k miles so I went with what I know works.

 

[Dano]

Good point, Josh. OEM's are pretty reliable.

JMO

 

[98 svt]

NAPA makes some great stuff though.

 

[cobra4v]

For a 98 Cobra...an oem fuel pump would be the best choice.

 

[CY98Cobra]

NAPA makes some great stuff though.

Napa is an exception but the closest one would have been closed by the time I got there (across town). The Ford dealership is about 5 mins away.

 

[CY98Cobra]

Just got it done. Very easy swap. Car starts and idles better than it has in a long time.

 

[98 svt]

was your tank mostly empty?

 

[CY98Cobra]

About half full. I had two friends helping me lower it but even so it wasn't very heavy. Hardest part was trying to get the fuel filler neck out. It seems like there's a foot of it in the tank. I also replaced that seal while I was back there.

 

[96cobrakid]

You could got away with just replacing the pump itself, not the whole basket deal. But glad to hear you got it going again. I helped my buddy do his 94GT fuel pump today. I have done a fuel pump installa t least 5 or 6 times, its cake

 

[sLOWDOHC]

You could got away with just replacing the pump itself, not the whole basket deal.

Im sure he knows that. He also stated thats the only piece they had IN STOCK, and he needs his car every day.

Got any info on the SEQ lights Josh?

 

[CY98Cobra]

I have the info snakeyes gave me, I could email it to you if you want it.

I constructed the boards but haven't wired them into the tail lights yet.

 

[sLOWDOHC]

board construction. hmm...

if this works, what would you charge to make some?

 

[shawnsvtcobra]

Been there done that.myne went out on my 98.