Fuel Pump Install

[Fry_33]

Hi everyone,

I have got a Nismo direct replacement intank fuel pump for my R33 GTST and am thinking about chucking it in. Before I open her up though, does the tank need to be really empty or is just above the quarther mark ok?

Thanks

[dead32]

for the instal it can be bone dry or totaly full it doesnt matter, however when u first go to turn ignition on to start, i would advise it has a safe level of fuel for it to pick up for first time running, fuel is a lube for the pump...

[SXR]

quarter is fine... you could see how the bracket is mounted and nothing worst then having your arm in petrol if its full.

[tridentt150v]

And Doh! I did mine full...............I was cursing myself the whole time for not remembering how full I had it.

If you haven't done the pump before, 1/4 full is good, it lets you see whats going on a bit better.

[Abo Bob]

Yes it sux having your arm in it.

I had a weird problem one night, had a full tank of fuel and had to replace and check the wiring on the pump about 5 times in an hour. It was about 30 degrees that night too and humid as hell. I had sweat and petrol drying on me for so long and it sucked.

So yeah, fairly empty is good.

[MANWHOR3]

Petrol is also carcinogenic, so try not to touch it if you don't have to.

[AdamsR33]

yeah and stings like hell when it gets into all those cuts you get from getting the bastard pump out!!

[Guest 40th-edition]

Petrol is also carcinogenic, so try not to touch it if you don't have to.

everything is carcinogenic these days...just eat your greens and you will be right

[Fry_33]

Thanks for your input everyone, ended up doing it with just under a quarter of a tank (went for a short drive to get the fuel down a little more) and it was fine. Removing the lid is a bit of a bitch and getting the pump to seat properly too but seems to be working fine. So hopefully now its ready and safe to accept a few more performance mods.