Can anyone tell me how to change the Fuel Pump on a FRST?? and if it's difficult or not

Thanks

 

Tank off, sender out, basically

4 bolts i think holding the tank in, filler neck is usually fun and games

 

Drop the tank out then with a hammer and flatblade screwdriver tap the securing plate anti clockwise then extract the pump About 1 and half hours in & out.

 

Thanks guys , 1 more question, will an xr2i fuel pump be the same? as i can get 1 from the scrappy tomoz

 

I dont know it for fact, but apparently the turbo ones have a higher flow rate and have "turbo" stamped on them?

 

Can anyone tell me how to remove the fuel line from the fuel pump? it has a white clip thing on it if that helps, i've been struggling for half hour

 

I could tell you, but i think you should have to break a few like i did learning how to do it




























No pushy type things on the side then?? As you look at the end theres 2 little cut outs around the pipe yeah?

 

Yep 2 cut outs around the edges...anymore clues??

 

 

Right, try and leave the sender in the tank if u can, if not put it between your legs (!!!! )

Get 2 small screw drivers and push them in the gaps on the clip, and gently push back, it should push the clip in and slide it back off the pipe

Don't try and push the clips and pull the pipe, it doesn't work aswell

 

The white plastic clip needs to be broken to be able to take it off.

 

NEVER!!!!!!!!!

I've removed loads without breaking it, thats what the cut outs are there for........

 

lol..

just break it off mate makes it easy to take off the pipe and fit back on.

Most of the fuel line clips do not have the plastic cover anyway.

 

LOL, they a bit too fiddly for ya

I had to break the one off my cabriolet though.........





















Only because there was no little notches at all though Makes no difference i suppose but theres more chance or mositure getting in and rusting the pipe over many years

 

Whats the smileys all about?

Im trying to help somone with the easiest way to remove a clip for the "normal" type of person who does not know the in's and out's.

IMO removing the saftey clip, then pushing the pipeclip against the plastic is the easiest way.

OK! SO no need to be sticking your tounge out!

 

Fuck sake man you throw your toys out easy don't you

Ady Si: Sorry mate ignore me i know nothing, snap the plastic cover off save yourself 2 minutes

 

I saw your reply before the other mate, and managed to get it off i owe you a drink big time thanks mate

 

That must make both of us above average then

Did you get it off ok??? The trouble i had with them before i learnt how to do em LOL, strong fuckers theyve got a strong bite on them

 

Yeah took some forcing, but least it didn't brake, a good half hour i was looking at it wondering what to do

 

Hmmmmmmm i know that feeling The more you do it the easier it gets. Just when i thought i had it down to a fine art, my cabriolet sprung a leak on the pipe going to main fuel line so i jacked it up thinkin this'll be easy and there was no notches to stick anything in Had no option but to pry the cap off then

Glad you sorted it Has the pump got turbo stamped on it out of interest?

 

The old pump had a sticker with TURBO wrote on it, this xr2i one has nothing, i can tell the difference tho as the car is definantly slower, i just dont fancy going thru all that again to put a turbo one back in

 

Ah ok i knew it was something along the lines of having turbo on it.

Oh dear..........i didn't realise u had fitted the N/A pump in there after i said they are different, i wouldn't get boosting it too much if i were you.........if you plan to keep the car you will HAVE to fit the proper pump

 

Just been offered one for £25 so i think i'll snap his hand of at that price and yes i'll have to go thru that all again

 

 

You LOVE it

Are you keeping the car for a while? U can get uprated ones for about £95, and that will see you for high power....

 

Nah hope not to keep it, withinthe next few weeks i'll be putting it up for sale