CamaroSS30thAnn

so i finally decided when i do my fuel pump im using teh trap door method b/c im lazy and i have to do it myself...i just need to talk my dad into it ...

anyway i havea cutoff tool but its one that use teh bigger blades.....can i just make a few cut and sheet metal clippers....also so i dont create alot of sparks? anything else i could use?

how would i go about sealing teh hole after im all done with it?

any suggestions or usefull info i can use pleae tell me

whos with and against thetrap door method....

thanks

RamAir95TA

Here's the guide I made for the trapdoor method. Tin snips will also work.

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12533/index.html

I used a thin piece of aluminum and very short sheet metal screws and RTV to cover the hole. Here's a picture of the install I did on a friends 96 Z28:

http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/fp2.JPG
http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/fp10.JPG

N2OMARO

I used a chris alston fuel door on my car. I just lined it with thin weather stripping no smell at all. makes for a ten minute fuel pump change.

shoebox

I would like to see this door. Got pics or a link to the product?

ledfootz28

i would also like to see a pic of that chris alton door.im sure my fuel pump will be going any day now

N2OMARO

Here is a link with a pic of the door I used. It is the larger one obviously. Im out of town at the moment but I will shoot some pics of it installed on monday.
They call it access door. I will get the dimensions of the door if you want them... I have to find my catalog first I guess

http://www.cachassisworks.com/accessories.htm

CamaroSS30thAnn

yes show me the door to ....now i need to talk my dad into this ...he wont help me the bastard ....which means i cant use his tools.....this sux....

Lyle A

That's exactly what I did but I had to cut a little more over the disconnects. How did you get to them with out doing that?

RamAir95TA

Small hands? It was pretty easy. A very long needle-nose pliers and a screwdriver, and all of them came off very easily.

CamaroSS30thAnn

hey so are the walbro/racetronix and granetellis teh same thing?,,

CamaroSS30thAnn

^anybody.....
BTW i replaced teh pump ...it runs great ,,,i did notice when revved at high rpms it would runa little rich .....

one question....b4 i patch up teh hole what i did was use a few zip ties to hold the bucket together while teh glue settled.....im nto going to do this but i was wonderign how long will the zipties last in gas..lol....just a wonder ...

also any suggestive or creative ways to patch up the hole....i was gonan use RTV sealant some sheet metal and screws

Lyle A

Go by Ramair's link below. It is a solid method. Just use real short sheet metal screws and RTV. That's good enough. 10 screws will do it. Round your edges and corners for a stronger cover.

http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/fp10.JPG