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Old 11-16-2001, 07:54 AM   #5
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Originally posted by T4 Primera
Yes, I think this has happened to some others on the forum. I think P10DET has had a fuelpump die on him.
Yepper.

If you removed the fuel line and didn't get cover with fuel, I'm pretty certain your pump is gone. The line should be under quite a lot of pressure.

It's not hard to replace, just a little scary. Disconnect the battery (I forgot to - DOH!). Ground the car. Ground yourself if you really want to be safe. You don't want any sparks with the tank open.

BTW, you don't have to drop the tank. The pump is replaced from inside the car. You have to remove the rear seat and you will find an access plate. Just have patience. Took me about an hour to an hour and a half. I could do it in half the time now.
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