Fuel pump replacement help

Well, it finally happened, my fuel pump went kaput. Of course I just filled the tank.

My question is if it is possible to access the fuel pump by cutting a hole in the bed? Sounds drastic I know but my truck is dying a slow death due to cancer and don't expect t to get much more than another year out of it. I've tried removing the bed without success and I don't have any option to try to drop the tank as I live in an apartment.

I have a double cab (4 door). If it is an option the damage would be patched and I have a molded bed liner to cover my sin. I just don't know if there is enough room, kinda looks like the pump assembly might not clear the bottom of the cab.

Any advice appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

Try kicking the tank a few times first while having someone cranking it over.

 

I did what you are considering on an old Isuzu PU Double cab and it was a breeze .That is what I would do if it is close to being over the sending unit access screws.

 

I considered that but I'm concerned it will crap out on me at the worst time. At present it's dead in my apartment parking lot.


Anyone know if there will be enough clearance to remove the pump assy?

 

Rent an engine hoist for 40.00
lift bed off,
Takes an hour or so,
Clean and paint frame while you're in there

 

Lifting/cutting the bed will not get you the room to pull the pump/sending unit. Sorry

 

Is dropping the tank the only way?

 

Yes, other than raising the cab.
And to get it all out there now, if you have a bunch of rust going on the little screws securing the pump/sender assembly will likely twist off.

 

Thank you! Guess it's heading into the shop since it isn't possible for me to drop the tank where I live.

 

Are you not able to drop the tank because of rules in your parking area? The tank isn’t that difficult to drop. Is towing it to a friends house an option?

timmy does have a video detailing how to remove the tank.

you could also use a transfer pump to try and lighten the tank load prior to removal…

 

for anyone looking at this job, I just replaced my fuel pump last week. I did a bit of research & saw some u-tubes. '95 xtra cab 2.7 auto 4x4. Just an FYI, I have very little rust under the truck. there are 6 bolts holding the bed on my truck, 3 on each side. I unbolted the the front 4 & loosened the back 2. I undid the shroud around the fuel filler neck. With a helper I was able to tilt the bed back enough to place a couple of 2' 2x4's from the frame to the bed near the cab. As if it had a tilt bed. that gave me enough access to pull the pump assembly out & take it to a workbench. unbolting the fuel lines was a pain, Actually most of the process was a pain, but I did it. you need to clean the top of the tank area well before you unbolt the unit. I used a wire brush & compressed air. you should have a replacement gasket for the top of the assembly, 'cause the old one might be shot. took me about 3hrs. I have a lot of tools & consider myself pretty mechanically inclined. Good luck!

 

The issue here, is that the OP has a double cab, and the sending unit is below the cab, not the bed as in the extra cab (and I assume regular cab).

 

I was sure that was the case .

I would be thinking real hard about a Access hole in the Cab

Living Here in Pa dropping the tank would mean a new fuel pump bracket and all new steel lines at best at worst a new tank.

 

Raise the cab, and save yourself the misery of the tank bands not going back on correctly.

 

I just dropped my tank last weekend to replace the fuel pump. Getting the bands back on correctly was a huge pain.

 

I took an angle grinder and cut out a 5in by 7in hole in bed just above the pump access cover...
took me about 10 min......put some foil between tank and bed so not to ignite anything....

cut side out of a thick poly kerosene can for the patch.....RTV in place...
I have a diamond plate truck box so its completely hidden...
and have the Dlx extended cab....access right near front of bed...~8in from front.

Next pump after 150K will take 10 min and a tube of RTV.....
Ha Ha to all ms paris hiltons.....

Purely a work truck for me....never plan to sell it..in sedans this is pretty common practice....
way easier than alternative.....$13 in parts (rtv & a grinding wheel) vs $800 the shop would get.....

 

Again, the OP has a Double Cab- The fuel pump is between the cab and bed- this technique will not work.