'01 Silverado fuel pump

[wick111]

Originally Posted by jeep_cj4x4

There is a sticker with a code on top of the fuel pump that the autoparts store will be able to tell which one you need.

yea I figured that's where the stcker is but I'd like to order the part before I remove the bed and then do the whole job in one day.

THX,
Eric

[wick111]

Originally Posted by jeep_cj4x4

There is a sticker with a code on top of the fuel pump that the autoparts store will be able to tell which one you need.

I was afraid of that..... I wanted to get the pump before taking the bed off so I could get it all done in one day in case the pump is special order. Maybe the dealer can tell by the VIN number.... I'll give them a call.

THX,
Eric

[twomorestrokes]

Originally Posted by wick111

I was afraid of that..... I wanted to get the pump before taking the bed off so I could get it all done in one day in case the pump is special order. Maybe the dealer can tell by the VIN number.... I'll give them a call.

THX,
Eric

Dealer should be able to tell from the VIN.

[jeep_cj4x4]

I think it's easier to remove the bed. Removing the tank, you need to be able to support it while trying to unhook everything, get it up and down without droping it (dont forget that any gas remaining in it will be sloshing back and forth making it hard to balance, and your working on your back upside-down.
Once you get the 8 bolts that hold the bed on removed, unplug the wiring harness at the back for the lights and take 4-5 screws out for your gas filler neck; just pick it up and set it on the bumper and top of the tire (or take it off and set it in the yard). That will give your plenty of room to get to the lines and pump while standing up and nothing has the possibility to fall or spill on you.

Removing the bed, you can do by yourself in about 3 hours or less (with the right equipment). Droping the tank I definetly recommend having a buddy or three to help.

Just my thoughts but I havent droped the tank....so... Maybe someone needs to do it and compare.

[kenwood guy]

ive done it in my 91 caprice it was hard but not to the point where I needed help the tank was less then 1/4 full( I belive 5gallons) I guess that helped

[jeep_cj4x4]

I've done it with my jeep also but that tank is half the size of the one in the truck. It was as close to empty as I could siphon out and still heavy as He11 and awkward.

[99redsilverado]

i have done it both ways.......PULL THE BED, it is so much easier than dropping the tank, and you have access to your frame, if it is like mine was, then you can clean it all real easy, or go as far as i did and sand it down and paint it over.....my 2 cents

[Arsenik111]

quick question, if my hard starting is due to the fuel pump am i also losing performance

[99redsilverado]

you could just depends on if the fuel pump is just having a hard time pressurizing or if it cant keep up with the motor

[twomorestrokes]

Originally Posted by Arsenik111

quick question, if my hard starting is due to the fuel pump am i also losing performance

Not necessarilly. If the check valve is bad, it will allow the system to lose pressure when shut off, causing hard start/ long cranking time while it fills the lines back up. The pump pressure output may be normal once it's running.