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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 06:42 PM
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I had taken this out before to replace pump but unable to pull it up and out on my ‘77 this time. What am I d
Maybe I need a bigger hammer
Maybe I need a bigger hammer
Won’t fit between fender and brake booster
Won’t fit between fender and brake booster
No problem removing spout. It has to come out because tank is leaking
No problem removing spout. It has to come out because tank is leaking
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How about out the bottom?
Remove your rocker panel trim, remove splash shield 3 bolts holding that on...
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Yup, out the bottom. I replaced a pump in mine once. Was able to get it turned around in there. But not out. Once upside down I changed the pump with the tank still in the car.
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That may have been the way I replaced the pump on mine, had thought for sure I pulled it out of top, old guys forget things
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That sounds like a plan I can handle, Thanks
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