94 Base Auto fuel pump/strainer question
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94 Base Auto fuel pump/strainer question
Hi,
I have unsuccessfully been looking for information about replacing the strainer sock only, and not the entire fuel pump and sock.
I see Delphi socks available, without fuel pump.
Logic says, why replace the pump when it's working well?
Is it advisable to change out the pump and sock? Or, can I just change out only the sock?
Frankly, I have no reason to go into the tank. The only reason I'm considering replacing the socket is that idk if it's ever been changed and I'm curious to see what the inside of the tank looks like, although I believe the car's been garaged most, if not all its life, and it's been a Texas (humidity) car it's entire life until around 8 years ago when it came to semi-arid Colorado. The other concern is if the sock is degraded beyond its usefulness.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
I have unsuccessfully been looking for information about replacing the strainer sock only, and not the entire fuel pump and sock.
I see Delphi socks available, without fuel pump.
Logic says, why replace the pump when it's working well?
Is it advisable to change out the pump and sock? Or, can I just change out only the sock?
Frankly, I have no reason to go into the tank. The only reason I'm considering replacing the socket is that idk if it's ever been changed and I'm curious to see what the inside of the tank looks like, although I believe the car's been garaged most, if not all its life, and it's been a Texas (humidity) car it's entire life until around 8 years ago when it came to semi-arid Colorado. The other concern is if the sock is degraded beyond its usefulness.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
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It would be easy to change just the sock. You could inspect and clean the old one also. When you pull it notice the angle it is on the pump. Get a good quality new one as there are some cheap knock offs out there. Dan
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Steve, also be very careful with the fuel sensor as it’s all connected to the housing that has the pump on it. I had to change mine on my 93 when I had it as it stopped working due to the ethanol just eating away the rivets and plastic causing it to fail. While I was in there I replaced the pump, sock and the entire housing as I’ve had a pump go on other cars. Not fun. Just a thought but buy the Delphi one for sure as the knockoffs will leave u stranded.
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@car addict thank you for your comment staying with the original fuel pump which confirms what I was thinking, i.e., it doesn't make sense to replace the pump when it's working perfectly fine. I do think replacing the strainer does have merit... Or, not? In that i don't know if the strainer has ever been replaced since the car left the assembly line...
I'm planning to definitely replace the fuel filter with an AC Delco filter, which seems to be good maintenence practice.
I'm planning to definitely replace the fuel filter with an AC Delco filter, which seems to be good maintenence practice.
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Steve, also be very careful with the fuel sensor as it’s all connected to the housing that has the pump on it. I had to change mine on my 93 when I had it as it stopped working due to the ethanol just eating away the rivets and plastic causing it to fail. While I was in there I replaced the pump, sock and the entire housing as I’ve had a pump go on other cars. Not fun. Just a thought but buy the Delphi one for sure as the knockoffs will leave u stranded.
I did order an AC Delco filter and strainer from Summit.
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Steve, If yours is original, I personally, would throw away the fuel dampener even if you leave the old pump in. You need special fuel hose to be in fuel. This hose takes the place of the dampener. You get the short hose with every new pump. Check it out with a search here. Dan
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From: East Front Range Colorado
Steve, If yours is original, I personally, would throw away the fuel dampener even if you leave the old pump in. You need special fuel hose to be in fuel. This hose takes the place of the dampener. You get the short hose with every new pump. Check it out with a search here. Dan
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