My 88 jeep cherokee's AirTex fuel pump that I previously replaced 15 years ago let go on me tonight resulting in a stall. It is getting power to the pump but the pump isn't buzzing and fuel pressure is zero so its time for a new pump.
Here is the issue. I have at least 3/4 a tank of fuel and am wondering if I am going to have an issue with removing the pump.
I have a lift so the jeep will be up in the air for the removal with plenty of room.
One thought I have is to loosen the lock ring and drain the gas off (if any) into a oil catch tank.
Another thought I had was sucking it out the return line but with what kind of pump could I use?
A third thought is that 1/4 a tank down I should be below the lock ring and it will be a non issue..
Anyone's thoughts on this? After reading bad things about Airtex (and this old pump being as loud as an APU on an airplane, the new pump will be a Bosch)
Here is the issue. I have at least 3/4 a tank of fuel and am wondering if I am going to have an issue with removing the pump.
I have a lift so the jeep will be up in the air for the removal with plenty of room.
One thought I have is to loosen the lock ring and drain the gas off (if any) into a oil catch tank.
Another thought I had was sucking it out the return line but with what kind of pump could I use?
A third thought is that 1/4 a tank down I should be below the lock ring and it will be a non issue..
Anyone's thoughts on this? After reading bad things about Airtex (and this old pump being as loud as an APU on an airplane, the new pump will be a Bosch)