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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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So im getting a new fuel pump right away and there is just a few things im wondering. I was told its quite the pain to replace the fuel filter (which i plan to do by the way) so what is gonna give me trouble? Any helpful hints or solution would be great thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Replacing the inline fuel filter is easy as long as you don't mind taking a short gas bath. The fuel pump and filter sock in the tank are a PITA to replace because you have to drain the gas tank and drop the tank from under the bed. just to gain access to it. The main thing i say if you're replacing th fuel pump take your time and don't rush through anything to where you have to do it a second time.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 1:03 PM
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if a gas bath is the worst thing im gonna incounter than let it rain. Thanks for the reply
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 7:40 PM
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if a gas bath is the worst thing im gonna incounter than let it rain. Thanks for the reply
and im gonna add to this.. spray wd-40 on the 2 ends for about a week...... my dads brake line ended up twisting and breaking..not a fun thing to do when ur tank is full...
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 8:37 PM
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on each conection to the fuel filter? easy enough. Thanks
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 9:19 AM
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You could always pull the bed to do the fuel pump change. I have done it both ways and,the last time the tank was full of gas so I decided to pull the bed instead and actually think that was a lot better to do. Good luck
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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I had mine done but I paid for someone else to do it bc pulling the bed looked pretty involved Luxury Cars Portland Chevrolet camaro

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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I actually have a 4 door blazer so no bed to pull. I have made sure my tank has little to no fuel in it so hope it will be a piece of cake
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 7:39 PM
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I changed the fuel pump in my '99 Blazer. Not at all difficult. The tank does not have to be completely empty, just light enough to handle. When changing the fuel filter, first disconnect the negative battery cable, then remove the fuel filler cap, then relieve the pressure in the system by removing the cap on the fuel pressure connection valve (located under the hood, inline in the metal fuel line running to the throttle body) and pressing in on the valve core (wear safety glasses). When you loosen the filter connections, you will still have a small amount of fuel leaking from the fuel filter and lines, but you will avoid the fuel bath caused by opening the connections while the system is under pressure.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the input. I got it all finished up this weekend, It was quite the pain but its all done and wonderful to know how much gas i have.
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