wick111

Hi All:

This seems like a great forum to learn more about my truck. I just had the dealer diagnose a hard starting problem on my '01 Silverado as a bad fuel pump. They want about $900 dollars to fix so I'm doing a bit of research on how hard it would be to replace it myself. Can anyone offer me some insight on replacing a fuel pump? Is it in the gas tank? What's the basic procedure?

Thanks,

Eric

BlenderWizard

well, you got two choices for a DYI on your fuel pump; it is in the gas tank: 1)Drop your gas tank, or 2)take the bed off the truck. Personally, I'd take it to a good, ASE certified mechanic, and not the dealer. Someone else here said the were getting theirs done by a mechanic for $500.

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Arsenik111

what kind of engine do you have and how many miles are on the truck? i have an 01 siverado 2500 with the 6.0 and when the motors cold it takes me two turns to start it. i might have the same problem.

twomorestrokes

Ouch! If you can pull the tank yourself or lift the box off the truck, then you've got it licked. The rest is downhill.

However, if you decide to pay someone, I'd definitely take it somewhere else than the place that gave you that quote.

jeep_cj4x4

I replaceed my fuel pump myself in about 2.5 to 3 hours, without anyones help. If you have the mechanical ability and access to an engine hoist, I'd remove the bed and do it yourself. The bed is attached with 6 or 8 bolts, unplug the wireing harnes in the back and disconnect your fuel filler neck, your in there.

Anyway if you want more info just search the forum, this is where I got all my info how to do it. Oh and the fuel pump is only abuot $275. So $900 at the dealer is robbery.

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wick111

I have a 1500 w/ 4.8L. It has about 77000 miles on it. It's hard to start just about all the time now, hot or cold. It always does start but I'm starting to wonder how long that will last. I tried changing the fuel filter as a quick and cheap fix attempt but that didn't do anything.

Eric

jethro_3

Don't forget to run the truck to fumes, makes that large tank lighter. I had the fire department visit me late one night after my FULL tank lost a bit in the curb....

wick111

Anyone have an idea on how much the short bed weighs?
THX,
Eric

jeep_cj4x4

Poundage, no. But two adults can pick it up. It's still a bit awkward but it can be done. If you have more than one buddy that would be best.

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wick111

How about one more question... I see there are two types of fuel pumps, one with Evaporative emmissions and one without. Any way to tell whcih one I may have?
Thanks again,
Eric

BlenderWizard

Jeep, how did you rig up an engine hoist to lift the bed off?

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jeep_cj4x4

took two ratchet straps (or rope or whatever) from corner to corner in an 'X' (driver front to passenger rear / pass front to driver rear). I used the tiedown loops in the bottom corners of the bed. Then extended my engine hoist out as far as it would go and hooked it to where the two straps crossed. I think I had to take off my tailgate also. If you go slow, you can do it by yourself but someone to help stabilize/guide the bed would be nice.

It can be done by yourself though.

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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.

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BlenderWizard

Nice, I figured it was something like that, but I wanted to check since you actually did it. Good old American ingenuity

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kenwood guy

I got a question is it more easy to replace if you remove the bed or just drop the tank?????

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