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Re: 98 Bravada Fuel Pump
I helped a dealer mechanic friend do mine.
First I ran out as much fuel as I dared then we jacked the car up and set all 4 corners on jackstands on a concrete floor and disconnected the battery posts. Gotta be safe. Remove the spare tire so you can work at the rear of the tank.
After disconnecting the fuel filler line and vent line, we took the tank straps loose and dropped the front of the tank low enought to take the wiring connectors loose from the tank. We used some disconnect tools to get the pushloc fuel connectors loose from the fuel connections. We moved the tank down and toward the front of the car to get it down. There are plastic protection covers on the tank that seem a little difficult but it's better to maneuver and work the tank with them in place. After taking the tank out from under the car, we completely drained the tank of gasoline out the fill line connection so it would be lighter going back.
We cleaned the snap ring and pump area with solvent, brush and lots of air...you don't want ANY junk to fall in the tank while taking out the pump assembly. Remove the snap ring, blow any more debris with air and gently pull the fuel pump assembly out after marking the position of the old pump & o-ring.
Clean and grease the o-ring and set it in the opening, set the new pump/level sensor assembly and push it down gently and evenly until it seats in the opening then install your snap ring. Scoot the tank back under the car. With the plastic protectors and holding straps in place, raise the rear of the tank and place it rearward in position while gradually raising the front of the tank then start a bolt in the front strap. We then connected the fuel filler & vent lines, the fuel supply & return lines and wiring connectors. With everything in place and connected, we bolted the rear strap in then tightened the front strap. Satisfied we were ready for a leak test, We put in the fuel then connected the battery and turned the key on to start the pump. Finding no leaks, we re-installed the spare tire and let the car off the jackstands and went for a test ride with a working fuel level guage.
If I left anything out, I'd be mighty grateful for any help ya'll.
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1992 Bravada, 201K, stock
1997 Bravada, 101K, stock...was "called away"
"Cornbread Red", 2001 Dodge 2500,4X4,HO Cummins Diesel,QC,SWB,6spd.,Banks boost&pyro,US Gage fuel press.,Edge Drag Comp,4"exh.,cowl hood, bhaf, black Holley pump, 140gph...13psi WOT, Vulcan Big Line, kevlar/ceramic single disc clutch, cheapo fuel cooler, 8x.010" vco injector nozzles, Cat turbo 62-65-.70A/R, 497hp 1089 tq 8/25/14
Time to turn so's you don't burn.
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