fuel pump swap

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #1
    Lefty Haynes when I moved so is it really as simple and take out and replace New one? How are the pipes held on to pump? Advice please
  2. Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)
    #2
    You swapping the whole unit inc level sender?

    You need a special pair of pliers to remove the hose clips (can be done without tho).
    I used a big flathead screwdriver and hammer to loosen the ring that holds the pump in.
    Once that's off you just need to wiggle the unit out.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #3
    yes whole unit, so what are the clips holding pipes on? watched utube vid and it looked to be held on with same clips as breather hose??
  4. Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)
    #4
    Sure this is the plier type needed.
    http://www.davethetools.com/ebay/var...m%3D1354567223

    I've seen them in halfords, can't find them on their site though.
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #5
    so its a metal ring that crimped on either side?
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr
    #6
    Yes there just crimped on, think i just used a small flat head screwdriver to wedge the clip off. Be careful though i broke the plastic pipe what it goes on so had to get another. Easy job really. Your car will smell nice for a day or two lol.
  7. Established Member Joined: Apr 2012 Nottingham Posts: 1736 3dr Desire sleeper... ^Made it into PFC...^
    #7
    CIRCLIP Pliers are what your thinking off. Changing a pump is really easy. Just make sure you've got ventilation. Here's my mini guide I did ages ago.

    Right, after no help from saxp, i've sussed it. No brainer really.
    Undo a battery terminal

    Go under the passenger bench, under the middle black disc. Boom theres your fuel pump
    Undid the brown plug, just stick a screwdriver in, and move the pin back, and pull up.

    If you have a decent pair of Circlip plier, this will be easier, but I was able to use tin snips to get the hose clips off. Wiggle the pipes off, I lightly used pliers and just did twists and it slipped off. ( A little bit of fuel may dribble out of the tubing.)
    Take note, which hose came off which nozzle. Mark them if need be.

    Now with your flathead screwdriver and hammer, you want to bash the black screwcap off. Obviously in an Anti clockwise motion, until you can unscrew it with your hand. Once loose you'll be able to wiggle your fuel pump actually up and out. Obviously you'll need to jiggle it about at an angle to get the float and bag out. Be gentle though?
    Have a tub or something to catch your petrol in, a bit will come out the actual filter bag, but when you tip your pump upside down, a lot will gush out.

    Replace your pump drop it back into the tank, put the black screw ring on again hand tighten it, connect your hoses back up, I used new hose clips here for easier changing should I have to do it in future. Make sure they're actually done up tight, or you'll piss fuel out the sides like I did. Mop up and remaining petrol or let it evaporate off, re-connect your brown plug, bobs your uncle fannys your aunt.
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #8
    I`ll just add that the plastic locking ring has an arrow which you line up.
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #9
    not understanding how the hose is held on? I was guessing a jubilee clip type thing, but by the looks of these pliers its not?
  10. Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)
    #10
    Its a type of constant tension clamp.
    Can be done with small screw driver, just fiddly.
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #11
    wooh never seen them sorta clips, would I be able to use small jubilee clips to replace them? and what size clips would they be 10mm or bigger
  12. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #12
    I`d imagine you`d need pressure clips as fitted,because the clips are able to expand/contract under pressure.
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    I`d imagine you`d need pressure clips as fitted,because the clips are able to expand/contract under pressure.
    all I can find in Halfords are fuel line jubilees? and got no idea how these clips are gonna come off?
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #14
    If your very careful then you can place a pair of pliers in line with the clip & gently open the pliers.Once the clip is open enough push it off with a screwdriver.Have you tried ebay for the hose clips?
  15. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #15
    As in these on ebay,http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-PCS-DOU...item5afb43e16e
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #16
    are they the ones you crush them down on the flat sides? cos that's what I thought these would be
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by marcusd View Post
    are they the ones you crush them down on the flat sides? cos that's what I thought these would be
    Yes mate by the looks of it they are.
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr
    #18
    Right car was serviced today, soon as I drove away jolted and. Done as usual so hopefully once this fuel pump arrives it will sort this out?