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Hi All, going to attempt to replace fuel pump. Is it easier to nibble out a section on the floor to remove and refit the fuel pump? Or does it have to be done by lowering the fuel tank out of the vehicle. Was thinking of nibbling a section out and later fabricating a sheet metal hinged and sealed flap door.
Or would it be easier to do the workshop manual way? Is there other considerations Im missing, fuel lines? Has anybody replaced the fuel pump from the top? Advice always appreciated Owl.
It can be done from above but it's not straightforward. Having said that it's not necessarily that simple to get the retaining bolts out of the tank to drop it. I think I would persist with taking the tank out though.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
What puts me off is that a simple hole to get to the pump doesn't leave much space for the associated pipes and before you know it the whole boot floor is out.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
Yes thanks Lambert, I thought of the pipes that they might need a bit of space and movement for disconnect and connection of pipes or more. Could get messy, Ill stick with your advice and drop the tank and work it to the w'shop manual details. Ill see how it goes. Thanks . Owl.
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