Without your video I would not have been able to of done this. I’m a 61-year-old widow and had to replace the fuel pump by myself in my late husband‘s 95 Chevy Silverado Z 71. Again, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to post this video.
That's awesome, I love seeing/hearing about people who aren't afraid of doing their own. Work and not stopping halfway through and sending it to a mechanic..sad times when you see fully able bodied men and women standing on the road waiting for AAA to come change the tire for a spare.
Not going to lie I thought that said a 61 year old window and you were making a joke about him being in the way of the camera a lot. But, after reading again, YOU ROCK!!! Good for you (:
I've used the bed tipping method before when I was younger. My next fuel pump replacement is tomorrow, but I'm much older and cannot flex like I used to. I'm taking the whole bed off this time with a gantry crane. Always wire wheel the rust from the bed bolt threads with a bench grinder and always use never seize on the threads. Make sure to test run the new pump before putting the bed back down.
I took my truck to the shop he quoted me $850 to replace $250 for the part and $600 labor because he said it's a 2 man job to remove the bed. With your video it cost me a total of $190 for an oem part. Thank you
I always use two means of support so there's a back-up. The bed weighs about 230lbs I have a 8,000 lb jack stand as a back-up to the board to catch it if needed. Thanks for caring!
I just did this on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 after watching your video... Worked like a charm. Took my time and did it on a Sunday and saved myself about a thousand dollars. Thanks😁
Thanks for your video. I just finished replacing my fuel pump with the highly recommended Delphi unit. $177.00 at Carquest. What I did slightly different from you was I removed the rear wheel and inner fender support brace which gave me much more working room to remove and re-install the pump. I recommend the tilt bed method to anyone and my camper shell stayed on but tailgate still needed to be removed for clearance while tilting. I just saved myself $450.00 on labor by not taking it to the mechanic.
Brian...Thank You. Used your method to change out a 1993 454SS fuel pump yesterday. Went with a Walbro 190lph pump. This was so much easier than dropping the tank...done that twice before on an 87" GMC.
One thing I like about this method you can pretty much change the pump standing in a foot of water. sure beats dropping the tank. after 30 years of changing pumps this was the first time today I tried this method, my shop was full so the only place I had to do it was out in the very uneven gravel parking lot, all I can say is no more dropping tanks for me. thanks for sharing.
Thanks a bunch Brian! Definitely still a tight squeeze to get in there, especially since I needed to replace the connector.. Took me 3 hours laying in the slush up here in Calgary, Alberta! My ass was numb by the time I finished. Saved me a few hundred bucks, real proud of myself -- wasn't sure I could get er done. Runs nice and strong now! My only issue is that I tightened the passenger side down without checking the fit and now the bed is off kilter just a hair. Not enough to be really noticeable but still enough to bug me.. I'll save that for the warm weather.
Thank you times one million for this video. I got to change my fuel pump this week and this helped alot. Only problems I ran into is the nuts broke their weld on the front 2 bed bolts so I ended up cutting the bolts, the other was the locking ring holding the pump to the tank was a bear, I needed an air hammer. Guess that what happens after 14 years of driving salty Iowa wintry roads.
Great video, 230,000 and my pump was putting out about 30-40psi. I was not looking forward to dropping the tank. I used a 12 inch long 2x4 and jack stand between frame rail and cross support on bed. This along with removing the tire gave me easy access to the pump. I didn't have the 90 degree pliers but that looks like the ticket to removing the fuel lines. Thanks for the video
Doing it this way you don't have to empty the tank man I dreaded that. Well guess what now my sender is bad maybe I'll put bed back on with velcro LOL Great video
thanks for the video i did this method the other day on my step sons truck as he just filled the tank. super easy. i wear contacts so it a must to wear safty glasses as i got a face full of dirt. work like a charm, i live in az so we dont have the under carriage build up problem and bolts came right out with a breaker bar and he wanted to help to see how things were done and we got it DONE OVER THERE ON THERE.
I had to remove mine today and I don't have the right equipment to do this job nor do I have anyone that could help me with the bed so this video saved me. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Mine is a step side but it still worked perfect. my old pump is an AC Delco and just went out after 12 years so I ordered the AC Delco to replace it. Great video dude, Thanks.
Read a few comments and they all made chuckle. A few things: 1. Your jeans are hilarious and ingenious at the same time. 2. Airtex being featured on ETCG and your opinion made me laugh. 3. I love how all the youtube car channels are interconnected with each other.
Just had exactly the same thing happen with an AirTex pump i put in in 2012. Only made it 50k before it started running rough like yours. Used the bed tip method this time thanks to your video. Was able to tilt the bed with a Ranch Hand headache rack and a full set of RKI boxes installed using a floor jack and didn't have any issues.. Put in an OEM pump this time! Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
i got 2 broken bolts and 1 good one i,m looking at on my tablei know i have at lease 3 broken ones so its green bottle time for today not as strong 65 yrs old
I just replaced the fuel module on my 2010 Silverado. It lived 12 years in Chicago’s salty winter roads and everything around the fuel pump was very rusted. I was able to completely remove my bed and thank goodness I was able to. I don’t think I could have done what I needed to do with the bed just tipped.
the tipped bed method works great, and is pretty easy with the right equipment. i back my truck into the my garage and use a commercial ratchet strap (used to secure cargo on semi's) to lift it from the rafters then block it well for safety. 2001 GMC 2500HD the pump goes out about every 2-4 years. i refuse to cut into my bed but thats just me.
THANK YOU for sharing this! I followed your advice while replacing the fuel pump on my 2002 GMC yesterday and it was a HUGE help! I installed a Delphi fuel pump but my lock ring was severely rusted and I had to cut it apart using a Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel before my old pump could be removed. Once I located a new lock ring it didn’t take long before I had it back together and running! Thanks again!
Great Video! About to tackle this one next week! Funny fact, I went to school with a kid named Justin Case.. lol. Thanks for takin the time to film and share!!
All you have to do is remove the rear wheels, unbolt the bed, Remove the rear bumper brackets from the frame and slide the bed back a few inches. That's how I changed mine on my Chevy when it was 20 degrees outside. It beat laying on the cold ground.
I used your method to raise the bed up to remove the tank filler hose to syphon out some very old Ethanol gas. It worked great. If I ever have to replace the fuel pump I will do the same process.
I just did this to my 1994 Chevy truck a few minutes ago. I had to remove the two rear bumper bolts and there is a bolt over the front spring shackle that takes a ratchet to get too it. Other then that it was fast and easy. I used an electric impact wrench, a 18mm socket, a ratchet, two short extension, a star or torque bit, and a 2x4. Also mine had a ground wire on the left side rear that we stretched a little trying to lift the bed. Thanks for posting the video.
Dude, I changed my fuel pump after researching on here for an easy way. I saw alot of people cutting holes in the bed of their truck, then I saw your video. And used your method and it went so easy, and saved me big bucks. Thanks for this video. And also letting people know the size of the bolts holding the bed down. I was about to cut a hole man im glad I found your video. Many Thanks.
thank you very much for showing that video it's going to help me a lot actually my mechanic put a new pump he left it loose he came in tight the pump he broke the pump the wiring or something no I have to do it myself cuz he wanted to charge me again for making my own pump so that's kind of like no good but with this video I can do it myself now and not paying paying nobody again for a fuel pump thank you very much
YOU CAN DO IT...YES YOU CAN. I just did. Thankyou for your informative video. I'm so glad I did not have to remove the tank.I hope others learn to post the same type of videos. Just enough dialog...a little humor...steady photography...attention to lighting. If I decide to post mine, it will be less informative but I will reference your post. I like your honesty. Thanks for the education. My day was easier than expected.
Precision seems like a company that has well developed parts. I have not done any research on the brand, but I have installed a couple of different parts produced by them. Haven't had any trouble as of yet. Thanks Again for an insightful video Brian.
Thanks a million! My fuel pump just went on my silverado and I'm gonna go after the repair tomorrow morning. Going to try the tilt bed method vs dropping the tank. Looks alot easier
@@Drink6up it worked slick. New pump had an upgraded wire harness than I held to solder together but it was all much better than the old school dropping the tank method.
I did too! So I made sure it didn't. Fear is only useful as a motivator. So I use it for that- and move forward after making the necessary preparations etc.
I watched a guy replace the fuel pump on his 2000 Silverado by taking the bed off, but he had a tractor to lift it straight up with straps. Worked great, but this method looks just as good.
It's a good trick, and thanks for the 411 Brian. I live in the rust belt, so anything that cuts down my labor time spent.is great helo. Again thanks Brian.
I am a long time fan and subscriber. I love the old cars and have a 69 Ford Falcon . Thank You for all of your videos and God Bless you and your family.
For everyone out there, don't make my mistake. I had my pump go bad in freezing weather. On top of which I was traveling to a dif state. So I did all the work in AutoZone parking lot laying in the snow and freezing weather. So before putting truck bed back on and reinstalling, of course I'd test it. But didn't work and I went thru about 4 brand new pumps, including having to rewire a couple. It was super bowl Sunday and I was late, I was fkn pissed- of all days it had to be. Finally a guy passing by asked me "if I had the ground connected" to the bed frame or panel by gas nozzle. Nope. Totally didn't realize I needed it connected. I thought it was for electrical surge protector. Started right up. Just a simple wire coming from an area I didn't think important caused me so much grief. So don't forget about it and be sure to connect the ground wire. In Silverado the wire that comes by the gas inlet tube.
Good video. Like the additional support. A YT method shows tipping the bed to rear, not sure how that compares to side. Maybe be harder. I took my bed off as the bed needed some major de-rusting, and one of the captive nuts in the channel broke free and spins. Fuel pump was OK but a mouse ate thru the ground wire on the fuel pump pressure sensor.
For truck owners, the bed tilt method is best... work smarter, not harder. I recently just did the same, 2005 gmc sierra 1500, standard cab, shortbed, 3.4l v6, but my weapon of choice, "DELPHI FG0340" to be exact, and guess what was installed prior to my ownership of this fine and almost perfect machine 9months ago, you guess it, AIRTEX(POS). It primed perfect, started perfect, no hesitations, but motor was whining and talk about lack of power, it was severe, and that was not hauling or pulling anything, empty truck plus driver, thats it. You get what you pay for they say, and pay for it more in the long run they do, go OE if possible, i do because they are built for reliability and longevity.
They are much cooler, drier, and comfortable to wear. I take a new pair of pants and cut the backs out and sew around the opening and then sew the removed portion to the front for strap-free knee pads. I've considered using foam inside of it like a pocket.
Not sure if anyone else posted already, but use a brass drift punch instead of a screwdriver or other steel tool to avoid sparks next to those gas fumes.
I just learned about this trick from one of the new tech at our shop. he taught me to tilt the bed back like a dump truck instead of to the side. I haven't gotten a chance to try it yet though of course
Thanks Robert- I meant to do a link you could click on to take you to that other video. Because I say this comment, I fixed it and it's up now. You're the man!
I am getting ready to change the fuel pump in my gmc. Was evaluating whether to drop the tank or remove the bed. I think I will try your tilt method instead.
For fuel systems, ECMs, sensors, I always use AC Delco OEM parts ONLY. I used to work for an AC Delco warehouse and we also carried Airtex parts as well. Rarely ever had any comebacks with OEM GM parts. Airtex brand new water pumps were good, the fuel pumps not so much.
I've got a nbs 99 Silverado, and have done 3 pumps on it in the last 12 years. I have tried bed tilted as you show, bed off completely, and dropping the tank. I actually think dropping the tank is my preference now. It was at least 30mins faster in my opinion. Plus, you gotta admit, it's pretty nerve racking sitting between the bed and frame no matter how well you support it ;)
Awesome video! Very well done! I've seen where guys butcher their box so they don't have to drop their tank but tilting the bed wouldn't have occurred to me. Thanks a lot.
I will only add another GM pump. Mine has lasted for 210k miles so far and still going. Starting to hear it so I know its time to get ready to change it. This seems to be the easiest way to do it.
Hey thanks for shearing your video, I had bought a fuel pump for O’Reillys and it lasted 3 days and it left me stranded in front of Walmart and had it towed back home, got it back home and took it out and took it back to O’Reillys and got my $259.94 back and got a new one at Amazon for $88. Bucks and it’s still running but the fuel line I had to put a rubber hose on and now it blow off front the pressure, I did have two clamps on it and I started to proceed to go to store and it blow off so now I have to take off the truck bed again!! This time I will lift one side like you show in this video but this time I will cut a Square hole in it this time so if it should do it again I can have easy access to it if anything should happen again. I wanted to do that when my neighbor has helped me take it off , he said it wouldn’t happen but it did just that. Thanks for shearing this video.
Cooling and padding for the front of my knees. I call them my "hot pants" they turn heads and I wear them in hot weather. I'd wear shorts, but my knees would get tore up.
I done a 02 this way cause it had a full tank of gas. The one thing I did though was remove wheel and I have exposed rafters and used a ratchet strap to pull It up and hold it in place.
Nice to meet you too! I'm already rich in many ways beyond money. I'd be happy for people to use this as an excuse to learn to sew! I should make a video of how to make them.
I have same Airtex E3500M, sending unit fails at 3 month. So no fuel gauge read for all of this time. Now truck not start. 5-6 psi only just like in this video. Reading many reviews and forum postings I find Airtex from this past decade sucks! Nothing but fails. I drove this truck very little so not much mileage on this pump. My original pump on my 99 Silverado was Delphi. My next pump going to be a Delphi FG0407. Good reviews and reputation. This video very helpful. Going to tilt my bed, removing rear bumper first. Only problem I see is gas tank not removed for cleaning as recommended.
@@Ken-op7sg LOL. no doubt. I've seen access panels cut in truck beds to make it easier. Sort of like the access panel under car rear seats now that get you access into the tank without dropping the damn thing.
Really good video, briansmobile 1. I especially liked your methods for removing the fuel lines from the pump. Replaced fuel pump "10 years ago almost to the day" on the same truck I'm in the process of doing again. I put in a Herko from eBay because the OEM were running $400 and change from the parts stores back then. Did the "tilt back" method on a tip from a guy at work and saw your vid for the "side tip method". Your method makes it a hell of lot easier to jack up the bed if you have a full tool box hooked to it and ya have 65 years under your belt. It's up and ready to go for the new pump. As I got 10 years out of the old Herko, I'm going with another one which should deliver tomorrow or Tuesday. This old 2000 Silverado LS Extended Cab 3 Door with the 5.3L with nearly 350,000 miles on her, has always treated me right. When the fuel pump went out the first time, I was just a couple miles from home, on my way home from work and got a tow from a neighbor for a shared 6 pack. This time she quit right in my own driveway.
I have a question about my 95 2500 Silverado it cranks fine and it seems like when it gets hot is accelerators like it's running out of gas and then sometimes I'll be going down the road and when I shift gears it is cut straight off could anybody help me with this problem
Thank you for another great video Brian! I was kind of scared for you a little when you were working under the bed it looked like your head bumped up against the board holding the bed, i would hate for that to fall on you.
Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"
I just changed out the filler neck on my k2500 they are 36.50 on ebay if you do a lot of these i would suggest keeping them in stock. It had big holes rusted in the top of it.
Even if you were touching on the tailpipe it would be pretty easy to drop the exhaust out of the rubber hangers. Did a fuel tank on a Toyota Camry the other day and had to cut the exhaust down from the resonator back. I hate fuel tanks/pumps.
Airtex - yep - there's yer problem. put a carter in my 95 ram , no issues at all. used my engine hoist to lift the bed bed and move it back ( 8 foot bed ) made doing the pump a breeze. besides - I am 6 -4'' and 270 and crawling into tight spaces doesnt work for me LOL.
I will agree my man, yes they cost alot but if it fails within the warrenty period, you take the reciet showing you bought the pump there and so on, they usally will warrenty, ive seen at my dealer us drops the tank, replace the pump for the customer under a new parts warrenty! customer didnt pay for the labor! but i understand its all depends on teh dealership
Without your video I would not have been able to of done this. I’m a 61-year-old widow and had to replace the fuel pump by myself in my late husband‘s 95 Chevy Silverado Z 71. Again, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to post this video.
Holy Toledo thats Awesome you Go Girl🛠
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That's awesome, I love seeing/hearing about people who aren't afraid of doing their own. Work and not stopping halfway through and sending it to a mechanic..sad times when you see fully able bodied men and women standing on the road waiting for AAA to come change the tire for a spare.
Not going to lie I thought that said a 61 year old window and you were making a joke about him being in the way of the camera a lot. But, after reading again, YOU ROCK!!! Good for you (:
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I've used the bed tipping method before when I was younger. My next fuel pump replacement is tomorrow, but I'm much older and cannot flex like I used to. I'm taking the whole bed off this time with a gantry crane. Always wire wheel the rust from the bed bolt threads with a bench grinder and always use never seize on the threads. Make sure to test run the new pump before putting the bed back down.
Been alive 53 years and I've never seen holes in the back of knees. I will adopt that style and give you credit.
did you notice he put the parts that he cut out on the front to act as kneepads? dude is a legend.
I took my truck to the shop he quoted me $850 to replace $250 for the part and $600 labor because he said it's a 2 man job to remove the bed. With your video it cost me a total of $190 for an oem part. Thank you
I always use two means of support so there's a back-up. The bed weighs about 230lbs I have a 8,000 lb jack stand as a back-up to the board to catch it if needed. Thanks for caring!
I just did this on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 after watching your video... Worked like a charm. Took my time and did it on a Sunday and saved myself about a thousand dollars. Thanks😁
Thanks for your video. I just finished replacing my fuel pump with the highly recommended Delphi unit. $177.00 at Carquest. What I did slightly different from you was I removed the rear wheel and inner fender support brace which gave me much more working room to remove and re-install the pump. I recommend the tilt bed method to anyone and my camper shell stayed on but tailgate still needed to be removed for clearance while tilting. I just saved myself $450.00 on labor by not taking it to the mechanic.
Is it Delphi fg0407
Brian...Thank You.
Used your method to change out a 1993 454SS fuel pump yesterday. Went with a Walbro 190lph pump. This was so much easier than dropping the tank...done that twice before on an 87" GMC.
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One thing I like about this method you can pretty much change the pump standing in a foot of water. sure beats dropping the tank. after 30 years of changing pumps this was the first time today I tried this method, my shop was full so the only place I had to do it was out in the very uneven gravel parking lot, all I can say is no more dropping tanks for me. thanks for sharing.
ive learned my lesson with fuel pumps GO OEM!
Thanks a bunch Brian! Definitely still a tight squeeze to get in there, especially since I needed to replace the connector.. Took me 3 hours laying in the slush up here in Calgary, Alberta! My ass was numb by the time I finished. Saved me a few hundred bucks, real proud of myself -- wasn't sure I could get er done. Runs nice and strong now! My only issue is that I tightened the passenger side down without checking the fit and now the bed is off kilter just a hair. Not enough to be really noticeable but still enough to bug me.. I'll save that for the warm weather.
Thank you times one million for this video. I got to change my fuel pump this week and this helped alot. Only problems I ran into is the nuts broke their weld on the front 2 bed bolts so I ended up cutting the bolts, the other was the locking ring holding the pump to the tank was a bear, I needed an air hammer. Guess that what happens after 14 years of driving salty Iowa wintry roads.
Great video, 230,000 and my pump was putting out about 30-40psi. I was not looking forward to dropping the tank. I used a 12 inch long 2x4 and jack stand between frame rail and cross support on bed. This along with removing the tire gave me easy access to the pump. I didn't have the 90 degree pliers but that looks like the ticket to removing the fuel lines. Thanks for the video
Doing it this way you don't have to empty the tank man I dreaded that. Well guess what now my sender is bad maybe I'll put bed back on with velcro LOL Great video
Thanks Brian. Now I know how to tilt the bed on my 07 gmc sierra to replace the brake lines....and maybe the fuel pump in the future..
Good job. 👍
thanks for the video i did this method the other day on my step sons truck as he just filled the tank. super easy. i wear contacts so it a must to wear safty glasses as i got a face full of dirt. work like a charm, i live in az so we dont have the under carriage build up problem and bolts came right out with a breaker bar and he wanted to help to see how things were done and we got it DONE OVER THERE ON THERE.
I had to remove mine today and I don't have the right equipment to do this job nor do I have anyone that could help me with the bed so this video saved me. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Mine is a step side but it still worked perfect. my old pump is an AC Delco and just went out after 12 years so I ordered the AC Delco to replace it. Great video dude, Thanks.
I remove all bed bolts except rear two which I just loosen and then raise it like a dump truck..
By golly Ur a purty Fart smeller.
The bumper didn't get In the way?
Read a few comments and they all made chuckle. A few things:
1. Your jeans are hilarious and ingenious at the same time.
2. Airtex being featured on ETCG and your opinion made me laugh.
3. I love how all the youtube car channels are interconnected with each other.
Just had exactly the same thing happen with an AirTex pump i put in in 2012. Only made it 50k before it started running rough like yours. Used the bed tip method this time thanks to your video. Was able to tilt the bed with a Ranch Hand headache rack and a full set of RKI boxes installed using a floor jack and didn't have any issues.. Put in an OEM pump this time! Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
you make that look so easy. I've had bad luck lately trying to remove beds, broken and stripped bolts and broken and stripped sockets.
i got 2 broken bolts and 1 good one i,m looking at on my tablei know i have at lease 3 broken ones so its green bottle time for today not as strong 65 yrs old
I just replaced the fuel module on my 2010 Silverado. It lived 12 years in Chicago’s salty winter roads and everything around the fuel pump was very rusted. I was able to completely remove my bed and thank goodness I was able to. I don’t think I could have done what I needed to do with the bed just tipped.
Sheesh! Imagine if somone invented something better than perchlorides that didn't eat cars. There's a multi-million dollar idea/patent.
the tipped bed method works great, and is pretty easy with the right equipment. i back my truck into the my garage and use a commercial ratchet strap (used to secure cargo on semi's) to lift it from the rafters then block it well for safety. 2001 GMC 2500HD the pump goes out about every 2-4 years. i refuse to cut into my bed but thats just me.
Does this method working for replacing rear brake lines as well?
THANK YOU for sharing this! I followed your advice while replacing the fuel pump on my 2002 GMC yesterday and it was a HUGE help!
I installed a Delphi fuel pump but my lock ring was severely rusted and I had to cut it apart using a Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel before my old pump could be removed. Once I located a new lock ring it didn’t take long before I had it back together and running!
Thanks again!
Great Video! About to tackle this one next week! Funny fact, I went to school with a kid named Justin Case.. lol. Thanks for takin the time to film and share!!
ok im doing this this weekend. thank you for the clarity. i tried to watch another one and it wasn't good. yours is the best
All you have to do is remove the rear wheels, unbolt the bed, Remove the rear bumper brackets from the frame and slide the bed back a few inches. That's how I changed mine on my Chevy when it was 20 degrees outside. It beat laying on the cold ground.
Do you have a video using your method?
@@fotomemoria No and why would a video been needed when I explained it
I just did this today to my 03 4.8 regular cab, waaaay easier than I thought a fuel pump swap would be. Thanks for the vid.
I used your method to raise the bed up to remove the tank filler hose to syphon out some very old Ethanol gas. It worked great. If I ever have to replace the fuel pump I will do the same process.
Thanks! Finally somebody that didn't cut a big hole in their bed!! Much better way to change out a FP.
Used this method last weekend to change the pump in my '87. Soooo much easier than dropping a tank.
I just did this to my 1994 Chevy truck a few minutes ago. I had to remove the two rear bumper bolts and there is a bolt over the front spring shackle that takes a ratchet to get too it. Other then that it was fast and easy. I used an electric impact wrench, a 18mm socket, a ratchet, two short extension, a star or torque bit, and a 2x4. Also mine had a ground wire on the left side rear that we stretched a little trying to lift the bed. Thanks for posting the video.
You, sir...are a LIFESAVER! I am so glad I found your video, this turned a nightmare into a dream! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!
Dude, I changed my fuel pump after researching on here for an easy way. I saw alot of people cutting holes in the bed of their truck, then I saw your video. And used your method and it went so easy, and saved me big bucks. Thanks for this video. And also letting people know the size of the bolts holding the bed down. I was about to cut a hole man im glad I found your video. Many Thanks.
Way to go! Research is a smart way to get smart.
thank you very much for showing that video it's going to help me a lot actually my mechanic put a new pump he left it loose he came in tight the pump he broke the pump the wiring or something no I have to do it myself cuz he wanted to charge me again for making my own pump so that's kind of like no good but with this video I can do it myself now and not paying paying nobody again for a fuel pump thank you very much
YOU CAN DO IT...YES YOU CAN. I just did. Thankyou for your informative video. I'm so glad I did not have to remove the tank.I hope others learn to post the same type of videos. Just enough dialog...a little humor...steady photography...attention to lighting. If I decide to post mine, it will be less informative but I will reference your post. I like your honesty. Thanks for the education. My day was easier than expected.
Thanks for the suggestion! I so some teaching here, but often times I learn a great deal from smart guys like yourself.
Precision seems like a company that has well developed parts. I have not done any research on the brand, but I have installed a couple of different parts produced by them. Haven't had any trouble as of yet. Thanks Again for an insightful video Brian.
brian the ls swap guys have been having good luck with kemso pumps ,anyway ,happy trails .
Dude! You're fuckin awesome! You changed that fuel pump like a pro. Good shit man! You just saved me about $1,000
Thanks a million! My fuel pump just went on my silverado and I'm gonna go after the repair tomorrow morning. Going to try the tilt bed method vs dropping the tank. Looks alot easier
Was it a 2000 by chance? Mine's there too, I see a few recent comments lol.
Chubbza5 mine is a 2000 and 120,000 miles. Debating to do it myself
@@Drink6up it worked slick. New pump had an upgraded wire harness than I held to solder together but it was all much better than the old school dropping the tank method.
I did too! So I made sure it didn't. Fear is only useful as a motivator. So I use it for that- and move forward after making the necessary preparations etc.
I watched a guy replace the fuel pump on his 2000 Silverado by taking the bed off, but he had a tractor to lift it straight up with straps. Worked great, but this method looks just as good.
It's a good trick, and thanks for the 411 Brian. I live in the rust belt, so anything that cuts down my labor time spent.is great helo. Again thanks Brian.
I am a long time fan and subscriber. I love the old cars and have a 69 Ford Falcon . Thank You for all of your videos and God Bless you and your family.
Brian I did mine by pulling the bed But as far as the bumper & box I used two pieces garden hose , split it then over the end of the bumper .
Worked great... was able to knock this out in my driveway in about an hour from start to starting the truck. Thanks!
Way to go buddy! You're welcome!
I did the same... Works great !!!! Thanks !
Man Just did mine and Just removed all 8 bolts was the easiest way to do it the bed moved back and quick work super easy
For everyone out there, don't make my mistake. I had my pump go bad in freezing weather. On top of which I was traveling to a dif state. So I did all the work in AutoZone parking lot laying in the snow and freezing weather. So before putting truck bed back on and reinstalling, of course I'd test it. But didn't work and I went thru about 4 brand new pumps, including having to rewire a couple. It was super bowl Sunday and I was late, I was fkn pissed- of all days it had to be. Finally a guy passing by asked me "if I had the ground connected" to the bed frame or panel by gas nozzle. Nope. Totally didn't realize I needed it connected. I thought it was for electrical surge protector. Started right up. Just a simple wire coming from an area I didn't think important caused me so much grief. So don't forget about it and be sure to connect the ground wire. In Silverado the wire that comes by the gas inlet tube.
Good video. Like the additional support. A YT method shows tipping the bed to rear, not sure how that compares to side. Maybe be harder. I took my bed off as the bed needed some major de-rusting, and one of the captive nuts in the channel broke free and spins. Fuel pump was OK but a mouse ate thru the ground wire on the fuel pump pressure sensor.
Good catch! What year was the truck?
For truck owners, the bed tilt method is best... work smarter, not harder. I recently just did the same, 2005 gmc sierra 1500, standard cab, shortbed, 3.4l v6, but my weapon of choice, "DELPHI FG0340" to be exact, and guess what was installed prior to my ownership of this fine and almost perfect machine 9months ago, you guess it, AIRTEX(POS). It primed perfect, started perfect, no hesitations, but motor was whining and talk about lack of power, it was severe, and that was not hauling or pulling anything, empty truck plus driver, thats it. You get what you pay for they say, and pay for it more in the long run they do, go OE if possible, i do because they are built for reliability and longevity.
Thank you now I can repair a rusty break line that has shown itself. I'm think should I do my fuel pump since I'm there making a repair
They are much cooler, drier, and comfortable to wear. I take a new pair of pants and cut the backs out and sew around the opening and then sew the removed portion to the front for strap-free knee pads. I've considered using foam inside of it like a pocket.
Thanks I'm doing this job solo for my niece, this video is an important assist to me. This method works vary well!
Not sure if anyone else posted already, but use a brass drift punch instead of a screwdriver or other steel tool to avoid sparks next to those gas fumes.
+g walker , very good point...used a 3/4"aluminum rod and brass hammer on that retaining ring
Lol awesome method!! Your humor is also a great addition!!
I just learned about this trick from one of the new tech at our shop. he taught me to tilt the bed back like a dump truck instead of to the side. I haven't gotten a chance to try it yet though of course
Also helpful for people that are going to change there crusty brake lines, thanks GM!
Thanks Robert- I meant to do a link you could click on to take you to that other video. Because I say this comment, I fixed it and it's up now. You're the man!
I am getting ready to change the fuel pump in my gmc. Was evaluating whether to drop the tank or remove the bed. I think I will try your tilt method instead.
I thought Brians idea was slick but yours is a definite try on my next one.Thanks
Man you got it together....After watching the one with the box removed ....you made it look so easy!!!! thank you!
Thanks for a very helpful video! I have a 2011 Silverado crew cab, any recommendations on fuel pumps???
I’ve heard guys say right there also, thank you for your video, I think I’m going to try this method on my duramax fuel sending unit
WELCOME BACK BRIAN I REALLY MISS YOUR VIDS WELCOME AMIGO
Down n dirty welding tips n tricks is an awesome channel!!!!
management is so kind and thoughtful
For fuel systems, ECMs, sensors, I always use AC Delco OEM parts ONLY. I used to work for an AC Delco warehouse and we also carried Airtex parts as well. Rarely ever had any comebacks with OEM GM parts. Airtex brand new water pumps were good, the fuel pumps not so much.
I've got a nbs 99 Silverado, and have done 3 pumps on it in the last 12 years. I have tried bed tilted as you show, bed off completely, and dropping the tank. I actually think dropping the tank is my preference now. It was at least 30mins faster in my opinion. Plus, you gotta admit, it's pretty nerve racking sitting between the bed and frame no matter how well you support it ;)
Awesome video! Very well done! I've seen where guys butcher their box so they don't have to drop their tank but tilting the bed wouldn't have occurred to me. Thanks a lot.
You're most welcome! It makes my day to know this helped or inspired someone else!
I will only add another GM pump. Mine has lasted for 210k miles so far and still going. Starting to hear it so I know its time to get ready to change it. This seems to be the easiest way to do it.
Awesome work, thanks for the very clear and informal videos. (Commentary is icing on the cake)
Thanks Chris! And you're most welcome!
Thanks man, this seems way easier than dropping the tank.
Hey thanks for shearing your video, I had bought a fuel pump for O’Reillys and it lasted 3 days and it left me stranded in front of Walmart and had it towed back home, got it back home and took it out and took it back to O’Reillys and got my $259.94 back and got a new one at Amazon for $88. Bucks and it’s still running but the fuel line I had to put a rubber hose on and now it blow off front the pressure, I did have two clamps on it and I started to proceed to go to store and it blow off so now I have to take off the truck bed again!! This time I will lift one side like you show in this video but this time I will cut a Square hole in it this time so if it should do it again I can have easy access to it if anything should happen again. I wanted to do that when my neighbor has helped me take it off , he said it wouldn’t happen but it did just that. Thanks for shearing this video.
you did a great job.gotta do this this weekend but since i have a car lift ill just lift the whole bed
Cooling and padding for the front of my knees. I call them my "hot pants" they turn heads and I wear them in hot weather. I'd wear shorts, but my knees would get tore up.
Great video, but it would've been nice to see where you placed that jack stand "on there."
You can see jack stand around 8:40 above/resting on axle outside of the frame.
I done a 02 this way cause it had a full tank of gas. The one thing I did though was remove wheel and I have exposed rafters and used a ratchet strap to pull It up and hold it in place.
Great how-to video! Very informative.
Gotta ask thought, what's with the cut-out holes in your pants behind your knees ??
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Nice to meet you too! I'm already rich in many ways beyond money. I'd be happy for people to use this as an excuse to learn to sew! I should make a video of how to make them.
I have same Airtex E3500M, sending unit fails at 3 month. So no fuel gauge read for all of this time. Now truck not start. 5-6 psi only just like in this video. Reading many reviews and forum postings I find Airtex from this past decade sucks! Nothing but fails. I drove this truck very little so not much mileage on this pump.
My original pump on my 99 Silverado was Delphi. My next pump going to be a Delphi FG0407. Good reviews and reputation. This video very helpful. Going to tilt my bed, removing rear bumper first.
Only problem I see is gas tank not removed for cleaning as recommended.
Im on my 4th pump and its getting as old as I am hahah but live and learn as they say ....do it man .
Yea I was wondering how long you'd work with the bed up on that piece of wood. That bed comes down, it'll mess your day up for sure...
yeah i definitely seen the board move & so did he 😂
i had tilted the bed and it took a few min before i said scew this and removed the bed it was the smart way to install the pump the correct way
@@Ken-op7sg LOL. no doubt. I've seen access panels cut in truck beds to make it easier. Sort of like the access panel under car rear seats now that get you access into the tank without dropping the damn thing.
AIRTEX WAS A GOOD PROUDUCT 30 YRS AGO,GOOD JOB BRO''
Really good video, briansmobile 1. I especially liked your methods for removing the fuel lines from the pump.
Replaced fuel pump "10 years ago almost to the day" on the same truck I'm in the process of doing again. I put in a Herko from eBay because the OEM were running $400 and change from the parts stores back then. Did the "tilt back" method on a tip from a guy at work and saw your vid for the "side tip method". Your method makes it a hell of lot easier to jack up the bed if you have a full tool box hooked to it and ya have 65 years under your belt. It's up and ready to go for the new pump.
As I got 10 years out of the old Herko, I'm going with another one which should deliver tomorrow or Tuesday. This old 2000 Silverado LS Extended Cab 3 Door with the 5.3L with nearly 350,000 miles on her, has always treated me right. When the fuel pump went out the first time, I was just a couple miles from home, on my way home from work and got a tow from a neighbor for a shared 6 pack. This time she quit right in my own driveway.
I have a question about my 95 2500 Silverado it cranks fine and it seems like when it gets hot is accelerators like it's running out of gas and then sometimes I'll be going down the road and when I shift gears it is cut straight off could anybody help me with this problem
Yes. And the middle one has a different means for securing.
Thank you for another great video Brian! I was kind of scared for you a little when you were working under the bed it looked like your head bumped up against the board holding the bed, i would hate for that to fall on you.
Not a bad idea. I've never had sparks from that, but I like the thinking.
Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"
Lifesaver
I just changed out the filler neck on my k2500 they are 36.50 on ebay if you do a lot of these i would suggest keeping them in stock. It had big holes rusted in the top of it.
Hey Brian, you should have put some hydraulics under the bed while you were in there and that dude would have been ready for cruise night LOL!!!
I was always taught to use brass punch or something when you bang on and off the ring to hold pump in. That way you will never get sparks
How do you clean out the tank with this method? Fine sediment causes preamature pump failure IF IT IS NOT THOUROULY CLEANED AND DRIED.
CRAP! Just put an airtex in my Grand Prix... Thanks for the video and the tilting bed idea!!
I just put a precision pump in from Oreilly with the lifetime warranty. Did you have an OK experience with it?
Buy a Delphi or AC Delco and crawl up under there once.
Even if you were touching on the tailpipe it would be pretty easy to drop the exhaust out of the rubber hangers.
Did a fuel tank on a Toyota Camry the other day and had to cut the exhaust down from the resonator back. I hate fuel tanks/pumps.
Airtex - yep - there's yer problem. put a carter in my 95 ram , no issues at all. used my engine hoist to lift the bed bed and move it back ( 8 foot bed ) made doing the pump a breeze. besides - I am 6 -4'' and 270 and crawling into tight spaces doesnt work for me LOL.
How long was the 2x4 you used? I want to make a field repair kit. Surly I will break down on the side of the road. ;)
I will agree my man, yes they cost alot but if it fails within the warrenty period, you take the reciet showing you bought the pump there and so on, they usally will warrenty, ive seen at my dealer us drops the tank, replace the pump for the customer under a new parts warrenty! customer didnt pay for the labor! but i understand its all depends on teh dealership