Access door to change fuel pump - 4th Gen
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Go back to page one, where the first link was. I've updated that post, with two other links. From the photos, you can determine the dimensions simply by looking at how the cover plate fits between the ribs on the deck, and where the actual cuts are. Measure that space on your car. The one link shows the sealant material used, and if you look very carefully, you can see the size of the self-tapping screws that were used.
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Where did you get the sending unit?
Mine is acting goofy. When I fill up the tank, the needle on the gauge goes almost to the 2 o'clock position, then stays pretty much there until you have like 2 gallons left, then it goes over to the 'You're out of gas mark'.
Mine is acting goofy. When I fill up the tank, the needle on the gauge goes almost to the 2 o'clock position, then stays pretty much there until you have like 2 gallons left, then it goes over to the 'You're out of gas mark'.
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The flat top area right behind the seats and in the middle. Look at the picture above. That picture is taken standing behind the rear of the car, the hatch up.
Here's a site with more pictures to help you envision what and where to cut.
http://www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/fuelpump.html
Here's a site with more pictures to help you envision what and where to cut.
http://www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/fuelpump.html
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Re: Access door to change fuel pump - 4th Gen
I have a '93 Camaro 3.4v6 and sounds like i'm having a the same problem with fuel pressure. After reading this, I will definitely cut the access door rather than pay massive $$$$ to replace fuel pump on this old car! Great info!!!
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Re: Access door to change fuel pump - 4th Gen
I have r&r my fuel pump using both procedures, doing the access door yesterday with a buddy. All I have to say is anyone that recommends dropping the tank is really doing a disservice to anyone getting ready to replace the fuel pump. All I can keep saying to myself is WHY? WHY? Why did I listen to the person that said do it right and drop the rear end and tank. What took me days to do myself, took less than 2 hours with the help from my buddy. What a monumental waste of time it was doing it "the right way".
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Re: Access door to change fuel pump - 4th Gen
I just did the access door and I believe I could have used the electric metal shears I asked about previously to open it up... not definite though as I do not know how far the jaw opens.
I did not feel comfortable using a die grinder and decided to go with a tin snips like this:
I drilled a 1/2" hole at each of the 4 corners and used the snips to open it up. The metal is thin and cut very easily. Also made a nice clean, straight cut. I would definitely recommend using a snips for anyone not wanting to use the grinder.
I did not feel comfortable using a die grinder and decided to go with a tin snips like this:
I drilled a 1/2" hole at each of the 4 corners and used the snips to open it up. The metal is thin and cut very easily. Also made a nice clean, straight cut. I would definitely recommend using a snips for anyone not wanting to use the grinder.