I finally got motivated over the holiday and fixed the gianormous puddle of fuel in the valley. It didn't bother me so much in the summer when using MAX A/C, but now that heater season is here the raw fuel smell was getting a bit much to deal with. Mostly this is a word of encouragement for those that might be considering doing the fuel pump. It's not TOO bad. But don't do what I thought and try to pull the turbo to make room. That wasted 1/2 a day and got NOWHERE. I was all freaked out having read about the dreaded banjo bolt. Turns out you just get after it with the box end of a big honkin' wrench. Pulling the fuel canister was harder only due to all the wires, fuel lines etc. to remove. I had on hand a set of o-rings for the canister and with a bit of work spent cleaning it did wonders for getting 18 yrs of gunk out of there. So, nuff said, take it from me, if you're on the fence to do this job, just get after it and you'll be pleased with yourself when when you're all done. And your truck won't be so smelly anymore to boot.

 

Good to hear! I've done mine and a few friends truck. The first one was really nervousing but now there cake work.

 

I really need to do mine. My biggest question is getting the truck started after it's all back together. Does it fire up? Do you have to let the fuel bowl fill up first? Is there air in the system after it's done? Sorry for all of the questions, but I don't wanna tackle this and then be stranded.

 

I just threw it back together and cranked. It just cranked a little longer but not much.

 

Mine fired up faster than normal...maybe the new fuel pump?

 

Could have been the old one was really weak.