Here's Why You NEVER MESS WITH Your Factory Fuel Pump!!

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Here's Why You NEVER MESS WITH Your Factory Fuel Pump!! Fuel Pump Replacement!! Fix A Broken Fuel Gauge!! Fuel Level Sending Unity Replacement!!
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In this video I replace the fuel pump module in my 2005 GMC Envoy. For a few years now I've been having issues with the fuel gauge not reading correctly or at all. I knew what the issue was and how to fix it but because it is such a big and not so fun job I put it off as long as possible. I've had to count my mileage to know when the tank was about empty so that got old quick! Finally, I had the time and determination to fix it. With this vehicle (and a lot of others) the fuel pump 'module' also contains the fuel level sensor and so when the fuel level sensor goes bad you pretty much need to change the whole thing altogether. That's okay though since because I was dropping the fuel tank I might as well get it all taken care of at the same time anyway. So, by fixing the fuel level sensor I also have a brand new fuel pump.
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00:00 Intro
00:25 GMC Envoy Fuel Gauge
00:46 ACDelco Fuel Pump
01:12 Fuel Level Sending Unit
01:28 Disclaimer
02:00 Disconnect Battery
02:27 Fuel Tank Removal
05:16 Fuel Pump Removal
08:09 Inspecting Old Fuel Pump
09:36 Installing New Fuel Pump
11:32 Starting The Envoy
12:37 Filling Envoy With Fuel
12:53 Working Fuel Gauge
13:14 Conclusion

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@montejones5788 Жыл бұрын

Take it from a technician with more than 30 years experience. Never ever use a Shop-Vac to vacuum the dirt off of the sending unit or anything else on the fuel tank! Fuel Vapor gets sucked into the vacuum and the electric motor inside the vacuum can ignite the fuel vapor in the vacuum, then you have a problem. Use a plastic brush and scrub it if you have to and blow it off with compressed air. If you're working in a home garage and have a gas-fired water heater in the garage like some homes do shut the gas off to it make sure there's no pilot light, fuel Vapor will accumulate in an enclosed space soon as you open the tank.

@mr.hanger Жыл бұрын

I have a buddy that's missing half of his face by using a screwdriver and hammer to remove the retaining ring. You would never think it would happen, but the left side of his face is proof.

@williambrooks3215 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree from another 30 plus year mechanic..👍👍

@jefferyepstein9210 Жыл бұрын

Solid advice

@Mikefngarage Жыл бұрын

SHOP AIR ONLY!!! and watch out static from that plastic. even from that. Touch the tank somewhere after not near the opening.

@irisbaez1972 Жыл бұрын

Time for Electric car. It's enough danger. I know, I know is expensive.

@forreststrong797 Жыл бұрын

One thing I've learned when it comes to getting fuel pumps nowadays is to never give them your old assembly as a core if they want it until your absolutely positive that you are happy with your new one. Also it's extremely hard to find quality parts nowadays, I always try to stick with oem parts especially with fuel pumps but it really depends on what I'm working on. A lot of times I'll get complaints with new fuel pumps that the gauge isn't working properly like theres still tons of fuel left when it reads empty is common or it's really noisy and doing weird things etc.. a lot of the time what I do if I have to get a new aftermarket pump I will try to reuse as many original parts as possible from the old one like the sending unit for the gauge if it was working. Also what I've done when the oem isn't available I'll take the old pump assembly apart and try to get a part number and information off the pump itself to get through the pump manufacturer like Bosch, walbro etc.. most everything you get at the normal parts stores is just junk, it either doesn't work right or fails quickly. It's gotten really bad.

@warrenpuckett4203 Жыл бұрын

DO NOT let your gas tank go Below 1/4. The pump uses gasoline as the coolant. Do NOT fill past 3/4 tank. That causes the evap canister to fail. AS for the Envoy. It has GM dashboard illness. I call it, will fail engineering. It is designed to last long enough. Like 150,000 miles(she dails it up. you dail it down, maybe not) or a bit more. By then your wifey (the dails it up person) will want a new, in style , cute car. Yes that is part of automotive design. GM don't care. If that was 7 passenger. A lot of them got stolen. Worth big bucks in Pakistan and other countries in that area. They have dual Front and Rear A/C with separate controls. About 50% of the 7 passengers also V8 to make, the 6 cylinder Impala and Camaro, go fasters, go faster. I still have a operating 5 passenger 2004 Envoy. One of the last no buffering, 460 A/C vehicles.(60 MPH 4 windows down). The 7 passenger got stolen. The I-6s wont fit in any thing else. Really good engines, not anemic. Maybe a bit too good for a Silverado work truck? Really who would by a all the gadgets, I-6, not for work truck? Yes 2 cylinders less wieght 295 HP and plenty of low end torque. Not enough? Turbo charge it. I guess 500 HP should be enough with small turbo? But you gotta have a V-8. Because it is cheaper. I heard the Brooklin Bridge is for sale. As for working on the Envoy gas tank or Filler neck on your back. It sucks. The filler neck even more. Especialy when the original spare tire is still in place 15 years later. As in frozen by rust in place. 4WD / AWS is great. Kill a tire with 40% of the tread left . Buy 4 knew tires. So what is the full size spare for? Ballast. Maybe why you put the spare in Corvair in the front? Might also help with not getting the license plate pushed into the back seat into the back seat. I am not a mechanic (drive train) any more or a engineer. I did do pre-production vehicle testing, when I got to old to wrench for a living. Engineering: What do you mean it drives like there is a flat spot in the carburetor linkage? FWD sucks money when you got to fix it. Cab forward also sucks money.

@michaelnelson9140 Жыл бұрын

Most Japanese cars and some European cars have a removable cover that gets you access to the assembly. I don’t know why u.s. vehicles don’t do this. I suspect their throwing a bone to repair shops, as most people won’t do this job in their garages! It sucks dropping a full fuel tank! I ‘ve done many! On mY 98 k 1500. I cut a hole in the bed floor when I needed to replace the unit. Then I made a patch the covered the hole. It’s my truck, so when I’m done with it, it will be junkyard bound.

@forreststrong797 Жыл бұрын

@@rack1850 they ask me for a core on certain ones very rarely and its always the assembly not the actual pump, you are correct it's not very often and I'm not sure what they do with them. Most of the time the core issue comes up is when I do a fuel pump that someone else just replaced and when I ask about the old one they say they gave it as a core. For example last week my friend did a fuel pump in his 1998 grand cherokee and it's giving him problems then when I asked him where the old one was he said he gave it for a core, that one really stumped me I even called them trying to get it back because I don't think anyone actually takes a core on those. I only brought it up in my comment to warn people to just hang onto it for a little bit if they are asked for a core.

@410_Almighty_j Жыл бұрын

On my 06 rt I used oem top portion of electroc feul.pump cause it has 2 pump on left pump sensor on right. I have bough aftermarket parts mechanics have did reviews on them and they do work I do and will say do not plan to keep an aftermarket part use just because it was convenient financially but when you can get oem feul.pump.

@romeopyardega9639 Жыл бұрын

Old is Gold

@Powertube14U Жыл бұрын

I've done this a few times since the 90s but it's great your doing this for others, way to go.

@exploringgodscountry Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I just did mine on my 2001 tahoe. Also drained tank and cleaned it with dish soap, lots of water, and dried it. Works awesome... it's a 6.0L tahoe I am building. Next thing is to upgrade to flex fuel injectors I have on my bench. Pretty cool project. Love your videos!

@casebarreoltt5990 Жыл бұрын

Good mention on NOT vacuuming gas fumes. I can only imagine the sparking of vac electric motor, fast moving air gas mix would GUARANTEE a firey situation.

@peterrenshaw9237 Жыл бұрын

thats all good however he should of checked the fuse box to see if the right fuse was in there and the wiring because what did course the fual pump to go bad in the first place

@Mikefngarage Жыл бұрын

@@peterrenshaw9237 good point peter. Test before you replace. especially a factory original fuel pump $$$$$....I might have looked into some others because there are so many issues. Might be someone else who makes one better.

@albclean Жыл бұрын

Why would you vacuum your gas fumes in the first place should ALWAYS work on anything flammable with plenty of ventilation.

@fxfxwc 6 ай бұрын

Turbo charged vacum😮

@mylifethaidiy7045 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy you are the reason I keep my older vehicles on the road rather than trade them in at 200,000 miles like I used to. I own a 2003 and 2005. I was inspired when you said that you just keep driving that old suburban from the 1990's and keep on top of any issues at all times. Keep up the good work buddy!

@bobbyadamo152 7 ай бұрын

Great video for someone not familiar with working on cars. I hope your channel is a great success, seeing your subs numbers I think you'll do amazing. Enjoyed the straight forward no bs approach. God bless

@troydorr4867 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say, I share the same enthusiasm when I work on my own car. The hardest thing I've done, was putting a new turbo in a 2008 VW GTI. And anyone with a Volkswagen knows how difficult it actually is to remove and install. They recommended pulling over sliding the motor forward. But I did it without moving it. Pretty time consuming, but rewarding.

@recoveringnewyorker2243 Жыл бұрын

Back in 2011 when I replaced the 2.2 L engine in my 2000 S10 I also replaced the fuel pump. Very similar procedure to your Envoy. I replaced it with a Carter fuel pump (Made in USA) only to have it leak in a few years. I then replaced it with a Spectra Premium fuel pump (imported, I forget where it was made) only to have the fuel gauge fail in a few years not to mention a persistent check engine light due to a less than perfect vapor seal. I finally “bit the bullet“ and purchased an “original equipment“ AC Delco fuel pump that believe it or not was made in Malaysia. No problems so far.

@fortunatedad7695 Жыл бұрын

Good detailed video! My '12 lincoln navigator fuel guage was all over the place and would even read completely empty when i just fillled it. Before attempting this i put chevron fuel cleaner in for 3 tanks and now it functions good now. It may not work for everyone but its worth a try.

@arthurhudgens8213 Жыл бұрын

Great job well done..that's a fine vehicle you've got there a much better one than you could purchase now .very reliable and not too complicated to repair . definitely a keeper

@chinochacha3674 Жыл бұрын

The thing that I like about, this guy is, that starts telling you don't do what he does, even though he makes a couple of mistakes that I can do another way, the video is very helpful

@ChrisTheBmxGuy Жыл бұрын

Also a tip, they make fuel pump retainer ring tools that have locking teeth that grab into those slots you used a punch on. Just put the tool on a long breaker bar or big 1/2" ratchet and giver a yank and it pops right off. Now I understand its not a necessity if you hardly ever need to take a pump out but I use it a lot at work for diesel def and fuel pumps.

@michaeldelrossi4487 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job, everything went back together as planned with no extra parts on the side!

@johnvickers6280 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy I think your better than just a guy in the garage l wish I lived closer to you as l would be there to help. I also am a self made Mac as l owned 18 wheeler , try putting a clutch in front of a 13 speed transmission in a dirt drive way my heart goes out to you , great video God bless you an have a blessed day

@farrispatton Жыл бұрын

Great video! Also, glad to have it fixed by a handsome mechanic. ♥️

@kyakukid1 Жыл бұрын

I had to do the same thing with a 1997 GMC 2500 Extended Cab Long Bed and I must say, it is NOT a fun endeavour. Those sending units always go out. Awesome video and demonstration in this step by step "how to". 🖤

@millerkiller6496 Жыл бұрын

My dad drove an ‘87 Monte Carlo. The fuel pump always went out on those.

@PerfectInterview Жыл бұрын

I fixed a bad sending unit in my Chevy Equinox by filling the tank to 3/4 full, putting in a can of gas cleaner, then driving for an hour over a bumpy, unpaved road. The constant bumping jiggled the sending unit, and combined with the cleaner, this dislodged the crud that was messing up the sender. May not always work but worth a try.

@dondattaford5593 Жыл бұрын

Thing is the sending unit is not submerged in fuel

@gabrielchaparro1698 Жыл бұрын

Another perfect video. I wasn't aware vehicles came with so few miles, I mean that's brand new!

@Joserocha-wm9de Жыл бұрын

Probably cycling the key On/Off after disconnecting batt and turn an accessory ON to discharge capacitors that may store energy would be a good idea also . Great job and explanation btw , i sub'd 👍

@kennethtalbott2233 Жыл бұрын

good job, nice to see the gauge working.

@25vrd48 Жыл бұрын

I see the scratches on your hands , I also always get wounded especially when it comes to hose connections and handling fuel tanks with gas or fuel still in the tank . Gas sloshing around sure makes removal very difficult . Great video .

@charleshines8523 Жыл бұрын

Then there is the awkward placement of all fuel tanks on really any vehicle. Some are just are real pain to get to and are far worse than having to undo a strap. I can only imagine you would want it as empty as possible since a full tank would be considerably more challenging to move around.

@robertbell525 Жыл бұрын

And fuel pumps always die with a full tank

@sibusisoshandu9082 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job you are indeed a professional

@MrBowNaxe Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Jimmy! Unfortunately I've done that job on both my Suburbans... That looked easy compared to getting those 42 gallon steel tanks out from under a Suburban. Thanks for sharing.

@freedomtrucker2332 Жыл бұрын

I removed the seat behind the driver ..exposed the floorboard..and cut an access hole on three sides ..then was able to remove the pump without dropping the tank ..pretty easy actually ..reinstalled ..and bent the floorboard back in place and silicone sealed ..

@benhamster Жыл бұрын

@@freedomtrucker2332 that that's what my grandpa did. we have fuel pump hatches on all four of the suburbans we inherited.

@freedomtrucker2332 Жыл бұрын

@@benhamster ..right ..for home garage mechanics like us ..not having vehicle lifts and other professional type heavy tools at our disposal..this makes a difficult time consuming repair quite easy ..

@chashamton9145 Жыл бұрын

Best rule of thumb 👍 once your at a quarter tank consider it on empty that's what causes the arching and over heating of the pump.

@371francis Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Working around gas is always dangerous, so great job.

@1RoadGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@williamspence3511 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice work, I have to do the same with a auto mechanic friend. Going to be on my RAM 1500.

@alanscott6241 Жыл бұрын

Success! Great video, gotta drop the tank on a 2011 Buick Regal. Prob similar. Thanks for sharing 👍😎🙏❤️

@julesviolin Жыл бұрын

My Rover 75 and many other decent cars have access panels under the rear seat so no need to remove the tank 👍 Plus on some vehicles with a saddle tank you'll discover there a 2 fuel senders one on each side. Measuring the terminals with a meter will determine which sender assembly you need to replace

@Kellislawnservice Жыл бұрын

Nice job , I just did a new pump on my 04 Tahoe . Agreed always use genuine parts , don’t want to have to do the job again.

@justanothertroll9476 Жыл бұрын

You are definitely from the southern States, I haven't seen an '04 envoy this clean since 2005 around here.... I could only dream one would be that clean around here

@konstantinusstoyanov9749 Жыл бұрын

Such a satisfaction, good job

@RoninDosho Жыл бұрын

Nice video, Comprehensive and informative

@maxxonetwo3 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video. Don't use the vacuum use air. Be safe. 😎

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

You're well beyond the stage of 'just a guy in his garage'. Even so, good for you to let people know, they should never trust one source, and never underestimate how difficult some tasks can be. The guys who make it sound too easy are those you can never trust.

@1RoadGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. But, I really am just a guy in a garage… I do try my best though.

@tammylott921 Жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage ARE YOU STILL USING MOTORKOTE ,,, MY HUSBAND USES MOTORKOTE ON EVERYTHING WE OWN .... ( PROJECT FARM )

@Shiznaft1 Жыл бұрын

@Rigo Che He says it because he is both smart and humble. This is a dangerous job and people could be injured or killed. Someone following his advice could try to sue him claiming that he gave "expert" advices that harmed them... Etc. Also he is humble and recognizes his relative lack of experience.

@inhocsigno9151 Жыл бұрын

Glad you put fuel in it before testing. Running the fuel pump dry is the best way to burn it out.

@khimsophacarfixing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sharing knowledge 👍!

@boyracer3477 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You explain things well. But things rarely go back together as well as they come apart. I would have liked to see the tank going back in along with all connections. But thanks.

@supersaiyenunlimit2 Жыл бұрын

In case anyone is wondering, or needs to replace their fuel pump in the future on any GMT-360/370 models. If an AC Delco Fuel Pump is not available, use a BOSCH one. They essentially were the provider of the AC Delco branded ones, its been observed over the last few years on various forums that the AC Delco pumps will have a BOSCH part/serial/model number listed on the unit, and they're a fair bit cheaper as well.

@teemuuusitalo7987 Жыл бұрын

bosch doesn't manufacture crap anything, they just have part numbers and suppliers. So the bosch pump is actually an AC Delco one

@jeladsnikpoh1289 8 ай бұрын

I planned on buying a Bosch from Rock Auto instead of the criminally overpriced 'precious' AC Delco. I know not to get a cheap brand, but didn't know AC Delco was essentially the same as Bosch. Thanks, confirmed!

@smartman123 Жыл бұрын

you are just great man very professional

@MrRockydee07 Жыл бұрын

Great video , That's a great replacement fuel pump worth the cost , just asking did you check the ohms on old fuel pump sending unit with the new one because the dash fuel gauge only works correctly with certain ohms. Thanks

@MarzNet256 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I can get to my fuel pump by removing backseat (2006 Matrix). Love the channel BTW, been watching for years.

@surreal_seb Жыл бұрын

Same on my foreign. wonder what the common placement is

@richardc7721 Жыл бұрын

Worked for a government fleet and had to replace 18 in tank fuel pumps in 6 weeks. A month earlier we had received our winter gas, no ethanol, 3 vehicles, all police units lost 2 pumps each. All were 2014 and newer, Dodge, and Fords. Tanks were cleaned and inspected before installing the new pumps. I noticed the gas was an odd color so I called our supplier, who called the refinery, nothing was ever admitted to be wrong but a few days later the supplier pumped out our 3 in ground tanks and dumped 2,800 gallons in, no charge. No more failures either.

@dennissecor8092 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing!

@cesarguardiola4045 Жыл бұрын

So glad I returned my AZ part. I trust the parts that are easy to replace from the brick stores. But when. It comes to hard to get to and hard to replace parts stick with OEM.

@vernonlemoignan1392 Жыл бұрын

I agree if you know the replacement is superior to the original, but without evidence that it is, I would assume the second oem part is going to fail prematurely like the original.

@robertbell525 Жыл бұрын

I'd only use the parts store for things like brake parts and hoses, belts, that are hard to screw up. Anything critical, I either go to Napa, the junkyard, or the dealer.

@TonyTheTruckGuy Жыл бұрын

I still don’t get why every video has “WHY I NEVER MESS WITH THE FACTORY -“ but then no explanation.

@jamesu Жыл бұрын

He titles a lot of videos that way to improve viewership I believe.

@Arizona_Vineyard Жыл бұрын

Everything is about why you should.. so he says why you shouldn’t and he gets more clicks. He’s smart

@osuk1 Жыл бұрын

Click baitie....

@Kgio-2112 Жыл бұрын

And oneroad doesnt reply. You wonder if these people are real

@davewolf8869 Жыл бұрын

@@Arizona_Vineyard lying is a great way to lose viewers

@ricardomalla6533 Жыл бұрын

As always, great videos. I too have a suburban and tahoe. 1994 burb, 2001 tahoe. Was thinking on buying a trailblazer hahaha. Love chevys

@1RoadGarage Жыл бұрын

Me too ✌️

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 Жыл бұрын

Five years ago I was in need of a vehicle even if temporary as mine was getting too expensive. I bought an 04 GMC Envoy XUV SLT V8 for scrap value that looked great in and out but "had a blown engine." Long story short the engine has been strong for five years as is the $29 fuel pump/sending unit that came in a box like you'd get at the auto parts store which was shocking in itself. $29 and I can't wrap my head around how any money was made as I was expecting it to last a month as I used it as a temp diagnosis part. Now I get compliments by the inspectors and the opening roof has been great for my hobbies of fixing other people's junk.

@lumberjackdreamer6267 Күн бұрын

How is your XUV? It’s a curious car, I like it. It’s like a Swiss Army knife.

@paul9156c Жыл бұрын

I was about 3 when I decided to save Dad money on gas, so I filled the gas tank with a very similar looking liquid called water. I think now I'm lucky to be alive.

@1947froggy Жыл бұрын

LMAO

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 Жыл бұрын

Well technically there's hydrogen in water so you were ahead of the curve.

@joseph78e4n6 4 ай бұрын

heavy job .. awesome ⚡️ video ..

@davebooth7808 Жыл бұрын

On my earlier model the delivery hose on the pump actually fell off or dissolved in the tank because the guys doing the job never found it in the tank! So therefore I can only assume that the fuel dissolved it! Another thing is the fuel gauge along with all the other gauges on the dash are all controlled by air coiled motors. Which are sort of expensive to purchase! Unless you buy off a wrecker & get them all for a fraction of the cost like I did!

@lightningsmokerXx Жыл бұрын

6:27 - for anyone that doesn't know , he has selected brass when working around fuel, as brass on steel wont cause a spark ....thus igniting the fuel. Never use anything that can spark around fuel like gasoline of natural gas like your furnace, even a drill can spark from vents of the drill causing igniting of fuel source.

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@christophermarshall5765 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people have said to not use a vacuum cleaner. I agree. Even though you held the old unit in place, there was still fumes escaping. I would have used degreaser on it, & not taken it apart until it was clean & dry. I would not have worked in a garage either. Too dangerous. Petrol fumes are heavier than air. Simply plugging the pipe fittings, degreasing, rinsing with water, then let it dry would have been best, THEN remove the connected hoses on the pump, & remove the pump assembly. As for the fan idea, modern electric fans have an induction motor in them, thus lowering spark risk

@haroldhorton2603 6 ай бұрын

static electricity makes sparks😢

@christophermarshall5765 5 ай бұрын

@@haroldhorton2603 you don’t get static electricity from induction motors

@georgepelc9288 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you.

@gottosahani7571 7 ай бұрын

Good job I worked on my car and started the car until runout of gas it was a bout 1 gallon was in the tank cleaned the tank before assembling the new pump also was using a tool to open the ring was my first time was easygoing tor me

@justvisitingterra6459 Жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB MATE. MAXXAUS.

@7irafyadweah Жыл бұрын

اعجبني مقطع الفيديو بسبب وضوح الشرح و بدون كلام زايد و لا موسيقى , فعلا جعلته ممتعا لي , اشكرك

@victorapaliso9439 Жыл бұрын

You'd done a good job.Thank you

@briano8173 Жыл бұрын

I just changed the one in my Frontier. It was working fine but I blew the fuel line where the steel line connects to the nylon line. I had to drop the tank and it has almost 300k so I figured while the tank was down I might as well change the pump. It would have been a couple hour job if I didn't snap 2 of the strap bolts but other than that it was pretty easy.

@danhambrick6331 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Jimmy.I like your hat too..😁👍👍

@verohandymike 10 ай бұрын

On some vehicles you'll be lucky and the manufacturer has chosen to put an access panel to the gas pump, usually under the back seat or inside the trunk. Turns a pump replacement job from several hours to about 1/2 hour at the most as you don't need to remove the tank.

@joeyoungs8426 Ай бұрын

Absolutely! When I did my minivan it was my brother that suggested cutting a hole in the floor to do the job. Couple hours later I was done, including the ‘fancy’ removable cover for the access hole!

@verohandymike Ай бұрын

@@joeyoungs8426 Couple months after my post, my 2012 Cadillac SRX needed a fuel pump. Would have been a nightmare taking off the entire exhaust system just to get started taking the tank off. I went ahead and took the back seat out and cut the floorboard. In the case of my car I had to cut two openings. I figured out where to cut by watching a tank removal video and seeing where the openings on the tank are. I don't think I'll still have this car by the time the pump needs to be replaced again, but at least I know if it does then it'll be an easy job.

@joeyoungs8426 Ай бұрын

@@verohandymikeDefinitely the way to go for us back yard mechanics.

@arturopierce7547 2 ай бұрын

2007 ford edge I replaced the pump after a second no start, replaced with a cheap ebay pump which had long starts then a no start so now that I've gotten better changing pumps I decided to go with a pull apart pump which ran great for two days then a no start, 15amp fuse had a burnt spot a short in the fuse, car started up and has been running better than ever.

@MrRunner Жыл бұрын

I had a Pontiac Montana (3.7 V6) which had a similar fuel gauge issue. GM were adamant that the problem lay with the sulphur levels in the fuel and that if not attended to, permanent damage would be done to the pump which will not be covered by warranty. Went to the dealership and they gave me a bottle of conditioner which, had to be used ASP. It worked, it actually worked ! I tend to be skeptical of Main Dealers, but they nailed it this time. The secret was to correct the problem quickly otherwise the potentiometer would gum up.

@eddiew.6485 Жыл бұрын

Techron

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 күн бұрын

yeah I used Techron also - can't remember what problem it fixed though. hahahaha. I had to use more than one bottle. I think it was a fuel gauge issue YES - I remember now!! thanks for reminding me.

@shauntvr4312 Жыл бұрын

Nice job 👏 from uk 🇬🇧

@matthewholzinger1042 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for using brass drifts. This is the only vid I have seen using them. Even professional mechanic vids I have seen they use steel screwdrivers which can create a spark. That means possible BOOM 💥

@walterk1221 Жыл бұрын

Actually I am more concerned about the shopvac sucking gasoline vapor through itself. [EDIT: I use a blow nozzle before removing the fuel pump module. I, too, am just a "guy in my garage" but I have a lift and use a transmission jack to deal with fuel tank. Reminder: gasoline weighs about 8lbs per gallon, definitely want the tank as empty as reasonable.]

@sd906238 Жыл бұрын

My wife and me were walking down a street when we saw 3 or 4 guys pulling out the gas tank from under a pickup truck. They said they were replacing the fuel pump again. He said that was the 3rd brand new fuel pump he has replaced in the past 2 months. I asked him if those new fuel pumps were aftermarket from the local parts store and he said yes. I told him that I've heard aftermarket fuel pump never work very long and it would be better to spent more to buy the OEM fuel pump. That way you will save a lot of time and effort replacing the fuel pump every month.

@davelopez9161 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Couple questions. #1 how did you get your vehicle on those jacks? #2 Did you check the wiring to the pump first?

@dawabbitt3079 Жыл бұрын

One *very* important thing you didn't address was the recommendation of replacing the fuel filter. Some suggest doing so every 5 years / 50,000 miles and others may say every 20,000 - 30,000 miles. Clogged fuel filters can cause: • Poor Engine Performance (Under heavy or high-speed acceleration, a clogged fuel filter may cause the engine to randomly hesitate, surge or sputter) • Hard Starting • Stalling • Random Misfire or Rough Idle I recently changed the fuel filter on my '93 Grand Cherokee and as I poured the residual fuel out of the filter itself - a *lot* of what looked like black 'silt' came out with it. Definitely was WAY overdue and am now worried there's plenty more where that came from, left in the tank itself. A huge amount of respect to you for tackling this large gas tank... on your back! They're difficult at times, even in a fully-equipped shop with a lift AND a tall transmission jack!

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

In about 2001, most manufacturers abandoned in-line fuel filters, instead putting the filter inside the fuel pump assembly inside the tank. Their reasoning was that the filter is better placed in the low pressure side, at the intake for the pump, so that higher pressure line is not obstructed by a filter further downstream. They considered it a safety feature. Check your owners manual for advice regarding how often to change the filter, but many manufacturers abandoned routine filter replacement.

@punker4Real Жыл бұрын

just buy a 12 pack of fuel filters at megalo mart

@captainamericaamerica8090 Жыл бұрын

We've never touched the fuel pump on our 2008 Toyota sienna van= it's a taxi! Has 886.000!! Miles. It runs perfect! 🚕🚖

@dawabbitt3079 Жыл бұрын

@@captainamericaamerica8090 886 miles? Wow

@alantrimble2881 Жыл бұрын

The black "silt" that came out of your old fuel filter was likely the remains of the carbon brushes in your fuel pump. That's normal.

@wcjcnc Жыл бұрын

Had to replace the fuel sending unit in my wife’s 1999 Tahoe. Didn’t want to drop the tank so I took the rear seat out. Pulled the carpet back and cut an opening in the floor directly over the sending unit in the gas tank. Now I have a trap door so I can easily access the fuel sending unit. They should do this at the factory.

@bentnickel7487 Жыл бұрын

I recently replaced the fuel pump in my 98 Taurus SHO project car. I was very concerned about the fumes, but it turned out fine and being quoted $900. from my mechanic was a great incentive. Fuel pump cost $47.00 on line. I'm getting request from neighbors now, to fix their cars.

@dar7771 Жыл бұрын

Good job. Filling up had me scratching my head. In our state, green fuel handle is diesel. 🤔

@johnwagner4559 Жыл бұрын

Should also replace the fuel filter. Great job.

@fuzzymoto896 Жыл бұрын

Yes replace the fuel filter and dump some fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank while you are at it.

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 күн бұрын

I replaced the fuel filter at the recommended 30K and the fuel filter was perfectly clean. Big waste of labor.

@niteninja0133 Жыл бұрын

Damn look how Clean and rust free that thing is. He's got it lucky. Here in wisconsin half that crap would be rotten out.

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 күн бұрын

can we spray Sta-bil Rust Stopper up above the fuel tank - on top of the sending unit? Says it's safe for electrical components. ...

@mikemaben7485 Жыл бұрын

I took that contraption out of my tank and put a high performance Mallory fuel pump on truck frame. As well as a pressure gage under hood. Man that is easy to change one wrench and 8 minutes

@bobbygzzz7116 Жыл бұрын

Glad u use gm or ac delco fuel pump...i owned gm cars all my life yrs n yrs...i bought them cheaper brands guess wat...failed very quickly...bought oem gm parts...works great n last very long time...

@flatout5815 Жыл бұрын

Only thing I could think to add to this is for those who first encounter such an issue would be to first check fuses and for bad wiring that is worn disconnected or bare first before going for a full fuel pump replacement. Nothing worse than buying an expensive part paying for labor or wasting your time just to find what you have done didn't fix your issue.

@fuffoon 6 ай бұрын

Sportin some clean Bilsteins there.

@paidasumankumar Жыл бұрын

love it mate same issue with car

@billarroo1 Жыл бұрын

Good job !! Thanks

@handymaninside Жыл бұрын

I took off with hammer and a 1/2 socket extension, I installed with two channel lock pliers and hella grip strength in both hands

@caseykelso1 Жыл бұрын

I've watched all your CB videos and realized that your wife is the orbit girl I can't believe it you're such a lucky man and I can't believe I remembered who she was from them commercials years ago God bless and thanks for sharing

@tonypearson3392 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@RobertSmith-di5ll Жыл бұрын

great closeups - very necessary

@x-man5056 Жыл бұрын

A brass drift? Someone is stepping up their tool game. It's as if your gas tank has an mini-bar and home theater system in it with all the stuff connected to it. I did the one in my pick up about 4 years ago. Plastic tank makes it easier, but the factory puts all that stuff together from the top before the body goes on and everything seems like its just the worst position to get at. Good job Jimmy.

@DeepSouthernTX Жыл бұрын

My 2008 ford fusion has a pump-integrated fuel filter (strainer/pre filter), should I mess with this factory pump and change just this pre filter or wait for the pump to fail and change the whole assembly?

@fF-jb4gs 7 ай бұрын

Had same issues on a Peugeot 406 hdi, the car needed to be turned off and keys out for a few moments then fill the car, also the earthing cable was corroded and after a good clean it was 100% working fine.

@lindahamilton8877 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Jimmy

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Good Repair Jimmy

@macymorse80 Жыл бұрын

It helps to try and fill up when you hit half a tank. You never know when you have to make an emergency trip and if you don’t have gas money then you still have half a tank of gas to get you there. Plus it’s easier on your wallet to fill half a tank vs an empty one plus waiting til you’re empty all the time will cause the pump to wear out faster cause the fuel surrounding the pump helps keep it cool. And changing the fuel filter out when it’s due also helps keep the pump from over working itself

@photondebuger45 3 ай бұрын

Well I had the issue with the gauge too on a 98 Sonoma but I did find out what was wrong. Now what I did (because I have no money too) was remove the tank to check on the sending unit and also a tank pressure sensor. So what my theory was theres a possible chance that the sending unit still worked but I wanted to check it at the pins to rule out wires. When the tank was out I looked at the wires at the plug to see for any corrosion and broken wires and there wasn't also for the tank pressure sensor as well. They didn't have any issue so that was fine so what I did after since I couldn't get to it too easy I turned my attention to the wires. The pump does still work as well and sounds strong as hekk too. So looking at diagrams to see what wires did and where they go I picked at them to see if they were indeed working and they weren't. Also with the tank pressure sensor I had nothing to the 3 wires it has no ground (that will come back too) no 5v reference and no signal. Looking where gm says those wires go to it ran next to the transmission and well all the wobbling it had during the 26 years it had I saw the wires broke. The signal wire, ground that goes to the tank pressure sensor and the sending unit, the signal wire and the other wire that goes to the sending unit in this case a purple wire were all broken. I should say I tested the gas gauge with a scan tool as well where it can sweep the gauges, did that and it did work so no breaks from the dash on too. With those wires I found I repaired them oh just as a lil nugget of info on the gauge if you suspect another break like I did you can take the wire that sends the signal the purple wire and short it to ground that usually sends the gauge right up to full because no resistance. Mine did that so I carried on with the repair, looked at the scanner after the repair also looked for codes and erased them. The problem didn't come back after the repair. That's in case if your sending unit isn't bad and can be faulty wiring causing your issues

@darrenbutland2056 Жыл бұрын

Wow that looked so simple.

@jontnoneya3404 Ай бұрын

That's an awesome repair. Well done! BUT the jack stands you used on the front of the car, look like the very dangerous ones. Project Farm reviewed a number of different jack stands and you might want to review them in order to make sure you're safe. The Harbor Freight Daytona Jack Stands are very strong and well made and also quite affordable.