98 S70, N/A Car NOT starting after brake caliper replacement?

[rspi]

Oh, for some strange reason I have never run into any fragril plastic parts when working with the fuel pump.

[erikv11]

OK I was wondering about that question, I haven't done nearly as many as you but yeah, I don't think I have either.

[theWIFES_S70]

Thanks for the insight, guys. Will swap in the fuel pump when it arrives and will hopefully be on the road again.

[theWIFES_S70]

OK, whew... I thought it'd be warmer than it ended up being. But it's all good. Car finally started up!! I took out the old fuel pump, fiddled with the old plastic connectors, didn't break anything and got the new Hella pump insert in there. The wires are a little longer than the original ones, but that's not a big deal. I ended up not using the rubber sleeve around the pump insert because the pump insert wouldn't fit inside the plastic housing. The plastic on the original fuel pump felt great, except for the top of the old pump. There's a white(ish) rubbery thing surrounding the wires and it was coming apart. I also swapped out the old relay with a new Volvo OEM relay. Car did not start up immediately. But after building pressure in the fuel system, she turned right over. (The Hella pump is hella loud!!!) Thanks for all your help, guys. And thanks for understanding (somewhat! hahaha) my overreactions! And yes, the front calipers aren't sticking anymore either! Wooo! (Though, I do need to bleed my brakes again... I didn't get all the air out.)

Here's where that top piece is coming apart...

The old pump

The rebuilt fuel pump

I hope the heater core holds for a few more weeks!!

[erikv11]

Lookin good!

The top of the fuel pump where the wires enter is a common problem spot. It will eventually leak fuel as that stuff crumbles and falls away. Get the area nice and clean and then fill it with epoxy. You can do it without taking the pump back out.

[theWIFES_S70]

Lookin good!

The top of the fuel pump where the wires enter is a common problem spot. It will eventually leak fuel as that stuff crumbles and falls away. Get the area nice and clean and then fill it with epoxy. You can do it without taking the pump back out.

erikv11, you were with me in spirit throughout this... thanks a bunch, really. I was really taken aback by this issue, especially since there was no warning. (Or none I could see/feel/hear/sense...)

As for the epoxy, can I use some leftover gorilla epoxy? I have a bunch of stuff laying (RTV gold, blue, contact cement, silicone) around so I'd rather not buy a special epoxy if I don't have to!

[erikv11]

I don't remember which epoxy I used, but I do know I made sure it was listed as fuel resistant. I just googled gorilla epoxy and it didn't say fuel resistant so I might not use that one. Check the exact products you have, look them up. Anything that will dry solid (or at least firm) stick to the edges and fill the hole, *and* is compatible/resistant to fuel will do the job. cn90 likes to use "butyl rope" for this job but I have never tried it.