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Trap Door To Access Fuel Pump


bsr2002
04-04-2011, 10:54 AM
Has any one done this yet? If so, did you access it thru the trunk or did you take the back seat out?:biggrin:

Thanx in advance :)

bsr2002
04-04-2011, 08:06 PM
I took out the back seat to get to the trunk. I used a cold chisel. :)

It's not purtie but it works for me...lolz! :biggrin:

Laters

j cAT
04-05-2011, 02:45 PM
I took out the back seat to get to the trunk. I used a cold chisel. :)

It's not purtie but it works for me...lolz! :biggrin:

Laters

I would secure the cut out with a few rivets and some gal. sheet metal. then cover the seam with a sealant like DOW 795 to keep out the exhaust fumes etc.... If you ever have to do this again the sealant is easy to cut.

inafogg
04-05-2011, 03:16 PM
I took out the back seat to get to the trunk. I used a cold chisel. :)

It's not purtie but it works for me...lolz! :biggrin:

Laters

so i guess theres no access??was it fairly easy to see where to cut?
could you use a saws-all(is there enough room)

Scrapper
04-05-2011, 03:35 PM
so i guess theres no access??was it fairly easy to see where to cut?
could you use a saws-all(is there enough room)

you sure that it's inside trunk up to your left side?

bsr2002
04-05-2011, 08:53 PM
Yes, it's the inside of the trunk directly behind the backseat.

The cold chisel (no sparks) cut thru like butter...lolz!

And yeah, I'm gonna seal it way better and clean it up. I wasn't planning the project till the weekend as I was gathering tools. Then it went out in front og my buddy's house late in the afternoon so it was a quick job to do before losing the light...lolz! :)

bsr2002
04-05-2011, 10:15 PM
you sure that it's inside trunk up to your left side?

It is in the center directly behind the seat. I will post better pics this weekend.

bsr2002
04-27-2011, 02:31 PM
It is in the center directly behind the seat. I will post better pics this weekend.

Got some sheet metal, gasket sealer, and DUCK TAPE! I used tin snips to get rid of the access metal. :)

I may add 4 screws later on, but I believe this is purtie secure for now. :biggrin:

j cAT
04-27-2011, 07:27 PM
Got some sheet metal, gasket sealer, and DUCK TAPE! I used tin snips to get rid of the access metal. :)

I may add 4 screws later on, but I believe this is purtie secure for now. :biggrin:

looks good. now if your unlucky and have to do this again no big deal an easy job..

jcesp
05-07-2011, 01:16 PM
Here's a video , on How a Guy built his Trap Door ...
I jsut wonder how he made the Lip for the door to rest down On ..


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7961414589991027401#

bsr2002
05-07-2011, 04:10 PM
Here's a video , on How a Guy built his Trap Door ...
I jsut wonder how he made the Lip for the door to rest down On ..


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7961414589991027401#

That's pretty cool... I just say whatever works for you. I'm just liking the fact that I won't ever have to drop the tank anymore.

I'm thinking about doing this to my Ford Aerostar...lolz! :smokin:

jcesp
05-07-2011, 04:52 PM
BSR....
I have a 1996 Astro, Cargo Van and I havent done it yet...
I had a Very Important Question, and that , How the GUy made a Lip. to hold the Trap Door from going into the Fuel Pump , etc
I do Not want to have Cargo, push or vibrate this door back into the Fuel Pump.

also I heard a Hrbor Frightr Shears, works the best for no SPark,
http://www.harborfreight.com/inline-air-shears-98833.html

also another Video. of a Camaro Mod Trap Door
http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?29456-Trap-Door-Fuel-Pump-Swap-Pictures-and-How-To

bsr2002
05-07-2011, 05:24 PM
BSR....
I have a 1996 Astro, Cargo Van and I havent done it yet...
I had a Very Important Question, and that , How the GUy made a Lip. to hold the Trap Door from going into the Fuel Pump , etc
I do Not want to have Cargo, push or vibrate this door back into the Fuel Pump.

also I heard a Hrbor Frightr Shears, works the best for no SPark,
http://www.harborfreight.com/inline-air-shears-98833.html

also another Video. of a Camaro Mod Trap Door
http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?29456-Trap-Door-Fuel-Pump-Swap-Pictures-and-How-To

Yeah, mines pretty secure with the gasket sealer and duck tape... but I am gonna put four sheet metal screws at the corners this week. :biggrin:

j cAT
05-07-2011, 06:10 PM
BSR....
I have a 1996 Astro, Cargo Van and I havent done it yet...
I had a Very Important Question, and that , How the GUy made a Lip. to hold the Trap Door from going into the Fuel Pump , etc
I do Not want to have Cargo, push or vibrate this door back into the Fuel Pump.

also I heard a Hrbor Frightr Shears, works the best for no SPark,
http://www.harborfreight.com/inline-air-shears-98833.html

also another Video. of a Camaro Mod Trap Door
http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?29456-Trap-Door-Fuel-Pump-Swap-Pictures-and-How-To

what you do is buy some galvanized sheet metal ..get a thick guage that is stiff but, one you can cut with a good pair of tin snips..make 2 inches larger than the hole.seal edges and using screws or a few rivets to lock down...the OEM piece you cut out best not use !

Schurkey
05-08-2011, 10:58 AM
Or just drop the tank down like you're supposed to, and forget ripping a hole in the body.

j cAT
05-08-2011, 02:04 PM
Or just drop the tank down like you're supposed to, and forget ripping a hole in the body.


the idea of cutting the car body I got from dealership techs !

not on these cheapo GM vehicles, but on very expensive vehicles...

time is big bucks at the dealership !

on some vehicles this is part of the body design ..NOT GM THOUGH !

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