Fuel pump

[89Firebird2.8]

My fuel pump is starting to whine a lot lately, and I am thinking it will die on me before too long. I have a question, is the fuel pump on this car inline or in the tank? If it is in the tank, how much time and effort are involved in replacing it? And where is the best place to get a new pump? If there is an in-tank pump, is it possible to convert to an inline pump?

[cuda_dude]

The pump is in tank and it's kind of a laborous ordeal... you have to drop the rear and everything.... Walbro makes a good pump

[wrightz28]

I fyou constantly run the tank below a 1/2 and more often below 1/4 = pump death.

[89Firebird2.8]

I have a bad habit of doing that, seeing as my fuel gauge is broken. I run it about 250 miles per fill-up, with an average of 15 miles per gallon. Usually takes about 13-14 gallons.

[wrightz28]

250 miles @ 15 mpg = 16.67 gallons?

which is empty-town.

[89Firebird2.8]

That's my usual average mileage, but i do throw in a few highway trips which net me around 25 mpg.

[gorgepr]

an easy way to take the pump out is by cutting a hole in the center of the trunk it wont look pretty but it is the fastest way to take it out, cut a hole and then put some sheet metal with silicone back on

[cuda_dude]

That's a common practice but not the right way to do it.

[89Firebird2.8]

How many hours is it? I may end up paying a mechanic to do it, and i wonder what i'll get charged for labor.

[cuda_dude]

If you're good at working with tools and like working on cars then it's not too bad, but if you don't have the time or ability I'd say pay someone to do it.... it's probably going to cost quite a bit to pay someone because it takes longer than an average fuel pump... it involves dropping the rear, exhaust, tank etc.... I'd say you could do it in a weekend if you're good with tools...

P.S. - if you do it yourself, I recomend an impact wrench for those rusted on suspension bolts... it would save you a ton of time

[SG007]

I was quoted at $400 by a local garage when my '92 RS needed a fuel pump. I ended up doing it myself. If I can do it, you can do it. lol

[wrightz28]

Originally Posted by cuda_dude

That's a common practice but not the right way to do it.

Cutting into the structure of a unibody, not a good idea