fuel pickup tube

[diddley813]

hi all. first post. been doing a lot of reading about the fuel pump replacement but would like some help on whether the fuel pickup tube can be repaired/replaced or does the whole assembly have to be replaced. it is for a 94 base model.

thanks in advance for your help

[Monster Stealth]

You cab cut the OEM tube out and use a bulkhead. You will have to use hose to connect it to your fuel pump, and then you will need to make a line from the bulkhead to OEM feed line. It can be done.

[diddley813]

Originally Posted by Monster Stealth

You cab cut the OEM tube out and use a bulkhead. You will have to use hose to connect it to your fuel pump, and then you will need to make a line from the bulkhead to OEM feed line. It can be done.

what is a bulkhead ? and can i buy it at a autoparts ? also at what spot should i cut the oem tube? there is a nub sticking out of the assembly where it corroded off.

thanx for your help

[Monster Stealth]

Here is an excellent writeup by lawdogg that should. If you dont want to use aluminum, you can use steel fittings that can be bought at any hydraulic line place in town

How to: Fix Fuel Tank Studs & Convert to AN Fuel Pump Assy

[diddley813]

does that method work any better/worse than this other post I just came across?



Replacing Fuel Pump Question

[diddley813]

Thanks all for the direction. The bulkhead method worked fine (no leaks). Sadly the car idles fine but shuts off shortly after I go on the road and wont restart for 1/2 hr. Wondering if the problem could be that the fuel line is a little too big to fit over the fuel pump. I secured it very well with a hose clamp but thinking back maybe there is too much slack to make up without some reducer and the pressure in the line is not maintained. Is this possible? Tested fuel going through the filter and fuel from the pump-OK. How do I test the line going to the injectors and the the pump to see if there is enough fuel coming out. Any other ideas would be apreciated. Thanks

[GTwizard]

Originally Posted by diddley813

Thanks all for the direction. The bulkhead method worked fine (no leaks). Sadly the car idles fine but shuts off shortly after I go on the road and wont restart for 1/2 hr. Wondering if the problem could be that the fuel line is a little too big to fit over the fuel pump. I secured it very well with a hose clamp but thinking back maybe there is too much slack to make up without some reducer and the pressure in the line is not maintained. Is this possible? Tested fuel going through the filter and fuel from the pump-OK. How do I test the line going to the injectors and the the pump to see if there is enough fuel coming out. Any other ideas would be apreciated. Thanks

What do you meen you tested. If in fact you tested then you know the answer. Therefore i do not believe you tested. Testing is done with a fuel pressure gauge. The first thing you need is a manual. Any rubber hose you use can not just be gas line. That will not work. It must be fuel injection line only. Your clamps must be fuel injection clamps, not the worm screw type. It is time to get a manual and start doing some reading for yourself so you can have a better idea of whats going on. The better understanding you have, the sooner your car will be up and running. How did you test your fuel filter? Or did you just look to see if it had gas in it. Did you lossen the fitting on the banjo bolt? if you did, you must replace that copper washer. as they are only good for a 1 time seal. Unless you anneal them back to dead soft. You are working with a high pressure fuel system and is not to be taken lightly.

[diddley813]

you are right. i disconnected the banjo bolt at the filter and had a friend crank it. there was fuel there so i assumed the filter and pump were okay. but now i purchased a fuel presssure gauge and attatched it to the fuel filter at the banjo bolt. i also used fuel injection line and clamps. when the engine was running at idle the gauge had a reading of 38-40 psi. i revved it and the psi went up 5-7 psi. after that i removed the gauge and reinstalled the banjo bolt with a new washer. car still idled fine. i then squeezed the vacuum line going to fuel pressure regulator and noticed that the rpm dropped sightly . i was told that this was how to test the regulator. well car still idles for as long as i let it run in my driveway. once i take it on the road it will run fine for about 10 min than start to hesitate, stumble, lose power and finally die out. will not start for another 20-30 min. when it does than it will run as previously described. if there is anything else that i can do any help would be greatly appreciated.

[diddley813]

bump . any one?