Need A Solution To Remove Fuel Pump?
sergio » Any suggestion how to open/remove fuel pump without the dedicated tool. I tried and tried a hammer-screw-drive / wood dowel- hammer without success. There are some here but you need welding tools! Any other suggestions?
JDS60R » I never had an issue with a dull large screwdriver and a 3lb hammer. I do spray the area down with a lubricant and let it soak in for 4 minutes. I use SiliKroil as the lubricant (www.kanolabs.com) Hammer, lubricant etc. did not help. So I made my own tool. I took a piece of ABS piping (the part that we screw to the floor than we screw the toilet seat on it?) made six holes around the neck, put 4 mechanical screws (small tread) in there. Made a hole in a piece of wood (to let the wires through), assembled the two together. Adjusted the screws around the neck to get a tight grip. With the help of a mallet loosened and finally opened and removed the ring. 🙂
jimmy57 » On a number of cars I use large Channel Lock (AKA Water pump pliers, nothing to do with a water pump) to grip the retainer ring or gland nut and then while holding the pliers tightly I use a pry bar or large screwdriver to turn the pliers. on others that are internal lugs, like the S60 and other P2’s, I use large snap ring pliers and the screw driver. This is the second effort if two 16 inch long screwdrivers crossed will not engage the lugs and turn the retainer.
sergio » Thank you all but hammer / lubricant etc did not help. So I made my own tool. I took a piece of ABS piping (the part that we screw to the floor than we screw the toilet seat on it?) made six holes around the neck, put 4 mechanical screws (small tread) in there. Made a hole in a piece of wood (to let the wires through), assembled the two together. Adjusted the screws around the neck to get a tight grip. With the help of a mallet loosened and finally opened and removed the ring. tool1.jpg
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