Ok ! I installed the fuel pump about an hour ago. The pump I used was for a 1st gen rx7.
The install all together took me under an hour and I think I could do it even quicker next time. lol
impressions of pump..
I didn't drive the car, but the idle once the car was started was much much smoother. I was very impressed... It was basically the same result as my friends civic that we installed the fuel pump in ...
Sorry I could not take pics because my hands were full of fuel ... hehe ok ..
Thanks for reading ..
The install all together took me under an hour and I think I could do it even quicker next time. lol
- I took off the gas cap
- then I pulled out the seat bench cover
- then I took out the aluminum cover over the actual pump
- after that I cleaned the area around the pump, with a shop rag and some wd40
- then I took off the screws on the pump holder. You have to make sure you use a good screwdriver and get a good grip on the screw
- then before you pull the last screw, you just take a pliers and pull the two hose lines attaching to the pump inlet and outlet
- pull the last screw and carefully lift out the pump assembly ... (take your time)
- then you take another shop rag and cover the pump entrance on the tank so dirt can't get in.
- take the pump ass. and unplug the power wire, then pull off the rubber band bracing the pump
- Now you can pull the holding clamps on the black hose down and pull the pump out
- Install the new filter on the pump -- no need to use the old filter --- makes no sense --
- then install the little silver clip on the filter holder peace and install the pump back in to the brace
- Just make sure you reinstall everything and plug in the wire to the pump. You won't need to splice wires or change the plug as it is the same ... -- I guess 1st gen rx7's and 2nd gen protege's use the same plug .. hehe. -- yerrr--
- Reinstall the pump in reversal of removal (which is explained above)
- Install the screws but don't go crazy tightening them -- also make sure the washer is lined up properly
- reconect fuel hose and clean up any fuel spillage
- replace clamps and replace aluminum cover and screw and seat
- Go and put the key in the ignition and turn till dash lights up but not starting the car 2 times...
- then start the car and let idles ... your done,, enjoy.
impressions of pump..
I didn't drive the car, but the idle once the car was started was much much smoother. I was very impressed... It was basically the same result as my friends civic that we installed the fuel pump in ...
Sorry I could not take pics because my hands were full of fuel ... hehe ok ..
Thanks for reading ..
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