Oil Pressure Dropped to 0 - Page 2

LgndKller20073 · 07-24-2010, 08:26 PM

I just want to make sure I'm right on this....if I buy this: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...1248_109988_0_

I can cut the trap door, pull out the old pump and directly replace it with the new one? I don't have to tinker with anything or solder and put stuff back together? I'm trying to make this as easy as possible.

00ls-1 · 07-25-2010, 12:41 AM

if youre worried about the gas smell you could have it welded back or put some kind of epoxy epoxy not recommended but itll work. i know of people doing the trap door with no problems at all

***Cutlass*** · 07-25-2010, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LgndKller20073

I can cut the trap door, pull out the old pump and directly replace it with the new one? I don't have to tinker with anything or solder and put stuff back together? I'm trying to make this as easy as possible.

yes its a direct plug in swap.

JayTA98 · 07-25-2010, 05:28 AM

I did mine because of the metal tank and it work out great. I didn't even used screws, I just used RTV black silicone as a gasket and l haven't smell any fuel.

***pajeff02*** · 07-25-2010, 06:23 AM

You can also get an autobody seam sealer from NAPA and most any auto paint supply store.

silverz28camaro · 07-25-2010, 09:00 AM

Get a racetronix pump, $200

Too Fast · 07-25-2010, 09:06 AM

I love it when the factory puts in trap doors to replace the fuel pump. A lot more import cars do than domestic. I will do it that way if/when my pump dies. In the meantime I don't let it go much lower than 1/4 tank and I change my fuel filter every 30k.

***pajeff02*** · 07-25-2010, 09:52 AM

While we are on the topic... what is the recommended replacement fuel pump for a stock engine? Off the shelf GM or something aftermarket? Same question for a modified engine? Racetronix?

LgndKller20073 · 07-25-2010, 11:44 AM

I think I will go ahead and try the trap door then. Hopefully I can get my car started from Midas and drive it the mile to my parent's house without it dying on me.

LgndKller20073 · 07-25-2010, 08:00 PM

What do I need to remove the carpet from the hatch area? I remember I couldn't dynomat that area because I couldn't figure out how to remove those little triangular things?

00ls-1 · 07-25-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LgndKller20073

What do I need to remove the carpet from the hatch area? I remember I couldn't dynomat that area because I couldn't figure out how to remove those little triangular things?

the hooks? mine was a torx socket

Too Fast · 07-26-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

While we are on the topic... what is the recommended replacement fuel pump for a stock engine? Off the shelf GM or something aftermarket? Same question for a modified engine? Racetronix?

If it died on me, I'd probably get one from Car Quest, or maybe an AC Delco store.

I've seen a lot of people recommend the Racetronix for modded engines.

LgndKller20073 · 07-26-2010, 12:03 PM

I had to have my car towed home from Midas but I went ahead and installed it. Plus, Midas didn't even charge me for the diagnostic test! So I basically got it stored there for 2 days and the problem diagnosed for free. Everything works perfect again. No smell of gas yet even after filling up, but I'm going to wait a few days to continue to check for leaks or anything before I seal it up completely. Took about 4 hours total to dremmel, remove, replace, then Dynamat the rest of that area. Not too bad. Here's some pics:

Old fuel pump:

Old fuel pump taken out:

New fuel pump in:

Close up of the new pump:

Hatch area with Dynamat:

95camaroZNC · 07-26-2010, 12:16 PM

Well done, that looks pretty pro!

***pajeff02*** · 07-26-2010, 02:08 PM

Nice work. Now you can say, "I just saved a bunch of money..." doing it yourself.

LgndKller20073 · 07-27-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

Nice work. Now you can say, "I just saved a bunch of money..." doing it yourself.

Yeah, I can say that....now my brakes are grinding like crazy so I need to replace those and the rotors and I need new tires. $1500 for all that though isn't bad. It's better than $1500 for just the fuel pump!

Too Fast · 07-28-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LgndKller20073

I had to have my car towed home from Midas but I went ahead and installed it. Plus, Midas didn't even charge me for the diagnostic test! So I basically got it stored there for 2 days and the problem diagnosed for free. Everything works perfect again. No smell of gas yet even after filling up, but I'm going to wait a few days to continue to check for leaks or anything before I seal it up completely. Took about 4 hours total to dremmel, remove, replace, then Dynamat the rest of that area. Not too bad. Here's some pics:

Old fuel pump:

Old fuel pump taken out:

New fuel pump in:

Close up of the new pump:

Hatch area with Dynamat:

So how did you secure the piece you took off? How is the hole covered?

LgndKller20073 · 07-28-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Fast

So how did you secure the piece you took off? How is the hole covered?

It's actually not yet. I've been checking for leaks from the O-ring for the last few days and making sure there weren't any before I cover it. But I'm thinking I'll use some sheet metal and caulk to put it on there.

Smittro · 07-29-2010, 04:45 AM

Took me about 3 hours start to finish dropping my tank no cutting

.. Just sayin'

***pajeff02*** · 07-29-2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittro

Took me about 3 hours start to finish dropping my tank no cutting

.. Just sayin'

Other than the exhaust and heat shielding, what else has to come out to remove the tank? Is the panhard brace in the way?

07-26-2010, 12:03 PM	#33
LgndKller20073 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver,CO Age: 21 Posts: 427 2001 Firebird Arctic White	I had to have my car towed home from Midas but I went ahead and installed it. Plus, Midas didn't even charge me for the diagnostic test! So I basically got it stored there for 2 days and the problem diagnosed for free. Everything works perfect again. No smell of gas yet even after filling up, but I'm going to wait a few days to continue to check for leaks or anything before I seal it up completely. Took about 4 hours total to dremmel, remove, replace, then Dynamat the rest of that area. Not too bad. Here's some pics: Old fuel pump: Old fuel pump taken out: New fuel pump in: Close up of the new pump: Hatch area with Dynamat: Last edited by LgndKller20073; 07-26-2010 at 12:05 PM.

07-29-2010, 04:45 AM	#39
Smittro The V6 Doc. is in........ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NewKensington Posts: 5,831 92/01 Chevrolet one black/ one NBM	Took me about 3 hours start to finish dropping my tank no cutting.. Just sayin' __________________ http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...118066&page=22 http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131454

07-24-2010, 08:26 PM	#21
LgndKller20073 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver,CO Age: 21 Posts: 427 2001 Firebird Arctic White	I just want to make sure I'm right on this....if I buy this: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...1248_109988_0_ I can cut the trap door, pull out the old pump and directly replace it with the new one? I don't have to tinker with anything or solder and put stuff back together? I'm trying to make this as easy as possible.

07-25-2010, 12:41 AM	#22
00ls-1 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kilgore Texas Age: 25 Posts: 378 2000 z28 Silver	if youre worried about the gas smell you could have it welded back or put some kind of epoxy epoxy not recommended but itll work. i know of people doing the trap door with no problems at all

07-25-2010, 05:28 AM	#24
JayTA98 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, fl Posts: 366 1998 TA black	I did mine because of the metal tank and it work out great. I didn't even used screws, I just used RTV black silicone as a gasket and l haven't smell any fuel.

07-25-2010, 06:23 AM	#25
*pajeff02* Junior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mansfield, PA Age: 42 Posts: 6,437 '02 WS.6 / '07 Suburban Black & Blue	You can also get an autobody seam sealer from NAPA and most any auto paint supply store.

07-25-2010, 09:00 AM	#26
silverz28camaro Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington MO Age: 24 Posts: 747 2000 z28 sebring silver	Get a racetronix pump, $200

07-25-2010, 09:06 AM	#27
Too Fast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis Age: 47 Posts: 3,529 2000 WS6 6spd Hooker LT Black	I love it when the factory puts in trap doors to replace the fuel pump. A lot more import cars do than domestic. I will do it that way if/when my pump dies. In the meantime I don't let it go much lower than 1/4 tank and I change my fuel filter every 30k.

07-25-2010, 09:52 AM	#28
*pajeff02* Junior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mansfield, PA Age: 42 Posts: 6,437 '02 WS.6 / '07 Suburban Black & Blue	While we are on the topic... what is the recommended replacement fuel pump for a stock engine? Off the shelf GM or something aftermarket? Same question for a modified engine? Racetronix?

07-25-2010, 11:44 AM	#29
LgndKller20073 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver,CO Age: 21 Posts: 427 2001 Firebird Arctic White	I think I will go ahead and try the trap door then. Hopefully I can get my car started from Midas and drive it the mile to my parent's house without it dying on me.

07-25-2010, 08:00 PM	#30
LgndKller20073 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver,CO Age: 21 Posts: 427 2001 Firebird Arctic White	What do I need to remove the carpet from the hatch area? I remember I couldn't dynomat that area because I couldn't figure out how to remove those little triangular things?

07-26-2010, 12:16 PM	#34
95camaroZNC Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 23 Posts: 823 1999 Trans Am Red	Well done, that looks pretty pro!

07-26-2010, 02:08 PM	#35
*pajeff02* Junior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mansfield, PA Age: 42 Posts: 6,437 '02 WS.6 / '07 Suburban Black & Blue	Nice work. Now you can say, "I just saved a bunch of money..." doing it yourself.