The point is a lot of cars have the access holes from factory, different makes and models, Gm should of done that with the camaro but didn’t You still basically removed the rearend and alot of exhaust can’t be removed out the way like that. So access hole is the way to go. I’ve done them both ways.
I understand not wanting to cut holes in your car. But I heard from a guy who works on his wife's third gen trans am that when the fuel pump goes out at the race track its a hell of alot easier to sit in the trunk of the car and install a new pump through an access hole then to drop the tank
I am 67 years old and I really didn't want to take down the gas tank. The tank is 3/4 full and I don't have any help. I cut the hole on my 2000 Z/28 M6 convertible. It will make it much easier to change out the fuel pump. The next owner can weld in the piece I cut out. I only cut 3 sides so it will be easy to weld. Do what makes you happy, if I was younger I might have dropped the tank.
It's sad how many people have resorted to hacking large holes into the floor of their car just to avoid doing this relatively simple job. Good for you man!
Why anybody would not cut an access hole if it's their own car is beyond me. These aftermarket fuel pumps tend to fail prematurely and you're going to be cussing a storm up on the side of the road when you realize you should have cut the hole. Now if it's a mechanic who charged full labor to do the job and then cuts a hole? That's another story. Hack
Hmmm... would you say extended engine crank prior to starting occasionally would be my fuel pump / regulator or would you say something else. Car never does it when it cold. Its been doing it since i bought ( years )
Does it make a difference if you hold the gas down a little? It could be the pump/regulator but I would say probably not. Maybe IAC, but hard to say without more info.
I too would have a problem "hacking" a hole in my 4th gen. That's why I cut an access door properly. Pontiac should have done it. There are many other things that I've corrected on the car. I love being able to change my fuel pump in 15 minutes.
@@xxsadlysoulzxx5010 cool. I've never dropped the tank because a previous owner cut a hatch, how did you connect and reconnect the lines with the tank in the way
How to drop tank without dropping rear end. First step, drop the rear end. Smh. U didn’t even show how u dropped tank or got to the bolts holding the straps holding the tank. Never actually showed how u got tank out. Then after all that, u put a factory pump back in? The same one that failed to begin with??? Come on man, I’d be damned if I do all that work and not make an upgrade.
The tank slides right down behind the rear end. The tank straps are pretty straight forward, you can access them with a socket and extension. And I didn’t remove the rear end - didn’t pull the driveshaft, drain the tranny, disconnect brakes that would require bleeding, remove control arms, etc. This is probably 4 hours of work for most people at home. Point is you don’t need to remove the rear end completely. When I replace it with an upgraded pump when this one dies I’ll get the footage of it coming out. Or maybe I’ll just cut an access hole.
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The point is a lot of cars have the access holes from factory, different makes and models, Gm should of done that with the camaro but didn’t
You still basically removed the rearend and alot of exhaust can’t be removed out the way like that. So access hole is the way to go. I’ve done them both ways.
GM should have for sure
They made access holes on the h bodies after 2000. My 02 bonneville had one
HALE no! Trap door 5000 x easier!
I understand not wanting to cut holes in your car. But I heard from a guy who works on his wife's third gen trans am that when the fuel pump goes out at the race track its a hell of alot easier to sit in the trunk of the car and install a new pump through an access hole then to drop the tank
It is wayyy easier don’t even need tools honestly
Nice video thanks
I am 67 years old and I really didn't want to take down the gas tank. The tank is 3/4 full and I don't have any help. I cut the hole on my 2000 Z/28 M6 convertible. It will make it much easier to change out the fuel pump. The next owner can weld in the piece I cut out. I only cut 3 sides so it will be easy to weld. Do what makes you happy, if I was younger I might have dropped the tank.
As long as you’re good with it, my tank was empty.
Its easy to drain the tank if the fuel pump is working, not so much if it already crapped out.
It's sad how many people have resorted to hacking large holes into the floor of their car just to avoid doing this relatively simple job. Good for you man!
Yes well I can switch out and do maintenance on my fuel pump in fifteen minutes... Simplicity is better than over complicated time wasting bullshit
Why anybody would not cut an access hole if it's their own car is beyond me. These aftermarket fuel pumps tend to fail prematurely and you're going to be cussing a storm up on the side of the road when you realize you should have cut the hole. Now if it's a mechanic who charged full labor to do the job and then cuts a hole? That's another story. Hack
Haha the technical difficulty on the most difficult part of the install. The only part I needed to see. How to finagle the filler neck in. Jesus h
Hmmm... would you say extended engine crank prior to starting occasionally would be my fuel pump / regulator or would you say something else. Car never does it when it cold. Its been doing it since i bought ( years )
Does it make a difference if you hold the gas down a little?
It could be the pump/regulator but I would say probably not. Maybe IAC, but hard to say without more info.
I too would have a problem "hacking" a hole in my 4th gen. That's why I cut an access door properly. Pontiac should have done it. There are many other things that I've corrected on the car. I love being able to change my fuel pump in 15 minutes.
Thanks for sharing this! Cutting holes?!?! Are you kidding me?!?!
Right?!
Everything is saying that part number won't work. Did you have any issues with it?
I see now because it's for a 96-97, not a 95
Yeah my car is a 97
Don't cut a hole. But saw exhaust in half and drop entire rear end.. nice video for sure but not doing all that lol.
Can’t blame you, mine was already cut
service hatch way better. Dealer screwjob gas gauge sender fee 1200. Cover should be gas and fire proof, I used thicker steel with JB weld.
The stock senders are pretty wonky
What cat😂 didn't see one looks like the header pipe slip joint for rear exhaust
That's what she said...lol.
Always!
I need help with which hose goes to which i got my gas tank off but I forgot which hose goes to which
Just saw this - did you figure it out yet?
On the pump? The hoses have different connectors
@@josephzamora2267 I got it ;)
@@xxsadlysoulzxx5010 cool. I've never dropped the tank because a previous owner cut a hatch, how did you connect and reconnect the lines with the tank in the way
I'm cutting a hole 🕳️
How to drop tank without dropping rear end. First step, drop the rear end. Smh. U didn’t even show how u dropped tank or got to the bolts holding the straps holding the tank. Never actually showed how u got tank out. Then after all that, u put a factory pump back in? The same one that failed to begin with??? Come on man, I’d be damned if I do all that work and not make an upgrade.
The tank slides right down behind the rear end. The tank straps are pretty straight forward, you can access them with a socket and extension.
And I didn’t remove the rear end - didn’t pull the driveshaft, drain the tranny, disconnect brakes that would require bleeding, remove control arms, etc. This is probably 4 hours of work for most people at home. Point is you don’t need to remove the rear end completely.
When I replace it with an upgraded pump when this one dies I’ll get the footage of it coming out. Or maybe I’ll just cut an access hole.