I've seen other videos where the tank can't be dropped because you'll have to drop the whole suspension just to get to the tank. That's why they made the access panel in the trunk. A smart decision by GM, though
@JRScar-dq1ex3 жыл бұрын
Best buick fuel pump instructions ever - thanks Friend
@arciefan2 жыл бұрын
Planning on this repair very soon. Thanks for the video!
@themechanicman38652 ай бұрын
It would be helpful if you deciphered !Buick! What kind of Buick that would help a lot there's thousands of different Buicks?
@vincemoser46364 жыл бұрын
Way to go Monica, good job
@juggalogalo4208 Жыл бұрын
I love how someone else is learning in the video
@fastbusiness4 жыл бұрын
Having that access panel eliminates the hard work of dropping the tank. All cars should be made that way.
@TheStruggleville4 жыл бұрын
No kidding, so much easier.
@darylbuckner55966 ай бұрын
Nice video, even better if you would have shown the inside of the car. For location
@Knuskii2 жыл бұрын
So the Buicks are made to were u can change out the fuel pumps without dropping the tanks ?
@TheStruggleville2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the only time engineers cared about who has to work on the car.
@Knuskii2 жыл бұрын
@@TheStruggleville so do you need any special tools for the lock ring ?
@tfastlane4 жыл бұрын
She's a keeper!
@crystaldragon77243 жыл бұрын
Mine hasn't worked since I got the car a year ago. I didn't realize it would be this easy to change out.
@taradance21553 жыл бұрын
We are attempting this for the first time on a 99 Park Ave and I have a few questions. I saw you attach a float to the new pump but did not see what you did with the float when you put the new pump the car. Do you just drop it in when you put the pump in? It was sticking out pretty far and it didnt look like there was room in compartment to get the fuel pump in place with the float sticking out on the side of it. How come you couldn’t use the existing wiring harness thingy? Why did you have to splice the new one on? Is it a different size? Would it be a problem to skip that step and use the existing one? As you can tell, I don’t know a ton about cars but I am trying to learn to do a few of the easier repairs to save money on labor. I hope you see this!!
@TheStruggleville3 жыл бұрын
The whole assembly drops in as one unit. Its a tight fit but everything drops in that hole at the top. The electrical plug on my new pump didn't match the original wiring of the car. If yours matches you can just plug it in.
@craigtimmons34684 жыл бұрын
Hope you have better luck with the cheaper ones than I have, seems that I generally only get an average of about 1 year of use out of the cheaper pumps, just my experience. On GM models you need a higher fuel pressure to start the engine versus having it run, so if the pump was getting wore out and loosing some pressure that is more than likely the cause of your hard start issues. You could have purchased the female connector and installed that on the new pigtail end and made the new install a plug and play install Monica you done a perfect job girl ⛽👍👍
@jerryhanson39034 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know. I have a Buick Riviera supercharged 3.8 and the fuel pump went out, i bought a delfi or Spectra something like that and the parts store said it went with my car so I bought it. The next day i put the pump in and of course the car works now but has a Bank 1 lean p171 code. took my car to a few places and they said I got the wrong fuel pump, I need to call the dealership and get an ACDelco that goes with that car. If it was naturally aspirated I probably wouldn't have a problem Lol
@kittymatt1002 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Do you have a video on changing the spark plugs and wires on same car?
@Jordan-fg7ek3 жыл бұрын
Did you install it without the float ?
@larryearlgosnell2 жыл бұрын
Quite often the problem with the gas gauge reading is the stepper motor in the instrument cluster.
@williesimpson67572 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great presentation
@413XAj0n3z2 жыл бұрын
Mitsubish galant 95-2005 have an access panel, just a lil fyi :)
@tonyglock61614 жыл бұрын
Did u get some fuel that spills out when u have to lean the old assembly out? Besides doing this job with very little gas in the car, what do u suggest? I mean, did the overall video was good, but it kinda cut out when u guys tilted the pump. Thanks!
@Referee5832 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for making it!
@MC-hs4mf Жыл бұрын
Put float on before installing pump in hole?
@smackfact1173 жыл бұрын
Do I need the pressure sensor too Bc it’s an option online when buying it.
@Gmillz7173 жыл бұрын
How did you get it I’m having the same problem with my 02 Buick LeSabre
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Whoot automotive videos you killing it PJ
@torrischappell73392 жыл бұрын
Does buick lacrosse 2005 have the access door in the trunk
@drucifer_too4 жыл бұрын
So does the gas gauge work? It's not like you didn't have a camera t o show it working.
@craigtimmons34684 жыл бұрын
If you look real fast @ 8:13 you will see the gas gauge is reading 1/2 of a tank
@drucifer_too4 жыл бұрын
We can barely see, no comment whether it's correct
@craigtimmons34684 жыл бұрын
@@drucifer_too to what are you going to compare the correctness too, if the old unit was not producing a signal to the gauge then you have no idea how much is in the tank. He could have performed a sweep of the float arm before the installation and compared the position to the reading on the gauge but once installed the only way to find out is to fill it up and run it empty to check for correctness. Generally when the fuel gauge rehostat sensor fails it will only read empty, so with the gauge showing 1/2 full it is indeed functioning as you asked, is it correct ?????
@8luggarage2 жыл бұрын
has this pump from Amazon been reliable? I've read reviews of people having to replace it a few months later to a year or so later
@jamesperrymanjr92162 жыл бұрын
I Wonder if I can access this on my 06 Buick lacrosse
@herbwag64564 жыл бұрын
My 1995 Ford Contour has a trap door under the back seat. Made the job easy when I changed the pump. Unlike yours, my fuel lines were a bitch to get off.
@derrickkmartin40373 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a 1989 Buick Reatta coupe
@tonyaxeman43813 жыл бұрын
Napa is a serious rip off . I have boycotted them after buying 2 sets of wheel bearings and races for like 300.00 dollars .
@torrischappell73392 жыл бұрын
Mine isn't it has rust on the part I took all the lines n electric components off and hammering it is a mug to get off
@torrischappell73392 жыл бұрын
Gotta do one on my buick lacrosse 2006 looks pretty easy
@torrischappell73392 жыл бұрын
it looks easy the buick lacrosse has this same door i hope i can do it
@TrashZent Жыл бұрын
Where
@ahdohnwehngunsmoke77242 жыл бұрын
I took my locking ring off actually it was dissolved with Rost it fell off trying to put my new pump in and ring I noticed I don't have the receiving little attached Clips to the tank to receive the new ring is there an adhesive I could use to hold the pump down IC J-B Weld has a product that has 1300 lb strength and sets up in 20 minutes if I applied that and held the pump down somehow for 20 minutes do you think it would Bond it said it is fuel and Diesel resistant 1997 Buick Riviera do you think the J-B Weld wood eat the plastic on a new pump as well unable to get a new tank
@seanhoward1554 жыл бұрын
Is this on a. 07 lacross fuel pump
@BDZcards2 жыл бұрын
Would this be the same on a 95 supercharged Rivera???
@ahdohnwehngunsmoke77242 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 and it looks very similar if you have the ring on be careful taking it off the tabs on these receiving the ring are very fragile mine are broke off and I am trying to find an adhesive at this point to hold my pump in place
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
She I doing a great job
@k12ORG3 жыл бұрын
Wich buick is that i have a buick riviera 2005 is the same ?
@TheStruggleville3 жыл бұрын
Lift up your trunk mat and see if you have the same access hole. Not sure what all models/years are the same.
@jerryhanson39034 жыл бұрын
Lucky it's not supercharged if it was you'd probably get a p 171 LOL you need to go with ACDelco
@vernturnquist67292 ай бұрын
Yet another video doesn’t actually show how you broke that ring free. Hooray.