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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:45 PM
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I've been following lpe's instructions on installing my upgraded fuel pump on my 01 c5 and i bled the fuel pressure from the rail and unscrewed the gas cap, yet when i go to disconnect the fuel line one of them just sprays like crazy.I've replace the fuel filter befor and never seen pressure like this .. Even my fuel pressure gauge says its at 0. The car has half a tank of gas, do i need to drain the tank before i remove the pump? thanks any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by igtabg1
The car has half a tank of gas, do i need to drain the tank before i remove the pump?
Ya think? If you are following the instructions, the first WARNING speaks to the fuel level in the tank.
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Lol man this is embarrassing. Well I know what I need to do now lol thanks
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Ya think? If you are following the instructions, the first WARNING speaks to the fuel level in the tank.


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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999_TRC
Ya think? If you are following the instructions, the first WARNING speaks to the fuel level in the tank.
, run a jumper wire on the FP relay under the hood

LPE is a great source for the 'how to'
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Which fuel pump did you go with?
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by All_Motor_C5LS6
Which fuel pump did you go with?
Walbro GSS340 Intank.

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