[Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel pump removal

[bri0905]

Hi

Anyone got any experience of removing a pump without dropping the tank?

I mean, cut an access hole in the tunnel above the pump maybe? Car is a dedicated track toy so not too worried about looks.

Any advice or experiences welcome?

Brian

[ashley]

Drop the tank

[bri0905]

Is it the only way ash? I'm very limited on time and space.

Very tempted by taking a hole saw to the tunnel.

How long realistically should it take to drop the tank, change the pump and refit the tank.

[ashley]

I've heard of folk cutting a hole, but remember you've got fuel lines, breather tubes, brake line, clutch line and two heater matrix pipes under there...cut the wrong place and you're in a world of pain!

Dropping the fuel tank really isn't that bad, the worst bit is getting the fuel lines off...but take your time and it's easily do'able in a day with decent tools.

[bri0905]

Right, didn't realise there was other stuff I could cut through.

Guess I'll have to do it the proper way.