Fuel pump swap

[SUB4RU]

I bought a Sard pump off Phat GT which I was going to install this morning. I know what to do once i get the pump out but I can't get the plastic casing off around the fuel pump.

Is it just a matter of unplugging the wires, then unclipping and lifting the pump assembly? I didn't want to pull too hard in case something broke...

PS. Much better fuel pick-up setup in the 2007 sti libs than in the B4 libs.

[SUB4RU]

Found my answer....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2hu9ioy0FQ

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-install ... ost2275864 - Where to dremel to make the aftermarket pump fit.

[senator]

Brave man…… I watched Phat install mine……. He made it look so easy…… I stood there baffled wondering WTF .....

[SUB4RU]

Yeah, it will be time consuming for a first timer but its better than giving $150 to a mechanic.

[swingn]

Brave man…… I watched Phat install mine……. He made it look so easy…… I stood there baffled wondering WTF .....

+1

I'm still baffled as to how much was involved when installed the pressure reg!

[blacknwhite]

Brave man…… I watched Phat install mine……. He made it look so easy…… I stood there baffled wondering WTF .....

+1 ......pay somebody to do it
I watched Phat do mine and well unless you know what to do and have the little tools to do the job...........na

[Gambit]

Thanks will be giving this a crack

[SUB4RU]

It isn't too bad, i have the dremel ready for modifying the pump and Phat has told me how to do it and willing to take my calls if I need help with anything so now I just need another day off!

[senator]

It isn't too bad, i have the dremel ready for modifying the pump and Phat has told me how to do it and willing to take my calls if I need help with anything so now I just need another day off!

your in safe hands when Phat is on the blower......

[SUB4RU]

Update: It was inevitable....I put everything back together just to snap one of the fuel tank studs that the fuel assembly gets slotted onto and bolted down on.

Now my smash repairer friend will be attempting this.... http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=936107

If that doesn't work, does anybody have a spare 07 liberty fuel tank

[smythie]

If you are worried about explosion or fire (and I would be if I was trying it), drain it completely and fill and empty it a couple of times with water.

[SUB4RU]

Yeah, i'm not touching this one. I am booked in for a service at subaru so I will see what they say too.

[Gambit]

do you have any words of advice in order to avoid what you did?
Am attempting said job this weekend.

[SUB4RU]

Use a torque wrench and follow the torque instructions. All i did was overtighten the bolts....Keep in mind i pulled it apart 3 times and put it back together 3 times to test the new pump then put the stock pump back in to hopefully get it fixed by warranty.

Also, take all o-rings off assembly and place them on the fuel pump itself by slotting back into the fuel pump assembly.

Everything else is as seen in the youtube vids above.

[SUB4RU]

A fun fact for anyone who wishes to attempt this...

A 2007 model lib has a plastic fuel tank....the studs are welded in and cannot be replaced. $1800 for a new tank.

New model liberty has removeable studs, so if it breaks, you just replace the stud.

Of course, mine is a 2007 liberty...