R34 Fuel Tank!

[wrxxy]

Ok guys just want to know how to change my fuel pump as I dont know how to dismantall bits and pieces surrounding to get to it . As I have pulled back seats out with no success and also taken off back shelf in boot with no success and undercar looks like best bet but dont know how.

Could someone pls help as I'm in need........

Thx In Advance

[HR32_GTS-T]

dont kno about r34s but on r32s the fuel pump is located in the boot, u just take off the plate an a few other screws and i comes out.

[wrxxy]

dont kno about r34s but on r32s the fuel pump is located in the boot, u just take off the plate an a few other screws and i comes out.

Nah the 34 is different I think as there is some sort of round thing in boot but cant seem to c fuel pump.

Pls Guys some help as car is ready to be tuned........

[Abo Bob]

Yes you go through the boot.

It's on that shelf part on the drivers side.

There is a metal plate with 4 10mm bolts. Take that off then you will see the top of the tank.

Use a piece of wood and a hammer to get the round plastic cap thing off after you remove the hoses.

[wrxxy]

Yes you go through the boot.

It's on that shelf part on the drivers side.

There is a metal plate with 4 10mm bolts. Take that off then you will see the top of the tank.

Use a piece of wood and a hammer to get the round plastic cap thing off after you remove the hoses.

I did that but dont know how to get the actual fuel pump out??????????

Is there a procedure for getting it out?

[satanic]

The stock fuel pump is mounted on a "gold" bracket... it is set at an angle into the fuel tank (about 45 degrees). Take your shirt off and reach down into the fuel tank you will be able to reach the pump easy.

From memory, the bracket just slides off it's holding plate with a firm tug - there are no bolts holding it in.

NOTE: Make sure you don't have any sparks or lights shining down there... don't want a fire starting now do ya?

[satanic]

Which pump are you putting in... I hope you have a direct replacement otherwise you're in for a little surprise

[Abo Bob]

Yeah the whole assembly slides straight up. The bracket is zinc plated steel stan...

[wrxxy]

Which pump are you putting in... I hope you have a direct replacement otherwise you're in for a little surprise

SHit Dont tell me that I have already have enough surprises!!!!!!!!

I am putting in a Bosch 040!

Does it slide up or something?

Pls tell that this will be ok

Edited May 10, 2006 by wrxxy

[satanic]

Thanks for that Bob...

Yes as my sidekick has mentioned it slides straight up...

The Bosch 040 sucks from the bottom of the pump, the stock pump utilizes a "sock" which reaches all the way to the bottom of the tank.

Now here's the choice you have to make;

1) Somehow fix the 040 to the bracket (I had to modify mine) and make a custom extension to the bottom of the tank - you will need a reducer made up and some thick silicon hose that goes to the bottom.

2) Extend the fuel hose and just drop the pump into the bottom of the tank. You may get some "noise" But with a little bit of thought, you can get around this.

I went for Option 1) as it seemed like the better one to follow (at a cost of course).

If I was to do it again, I would get the Nismo or Tomei drop in's or use the stock pump and run it into an external pump + surge tank setup.

Cheers

S

[wrxxy]

OK thx for the info guys your help has been much appreciated and I think I have worked out a way to get all working good.

Thx again

[satanic]

Best of luck, and if possible tell us what you did and if it worked!

S