Fuel Pump Removal

[Godzilla82]

Hey all

Im trying to remove my stock fuel pump so that I can fit a Walbro pump in but Im haveing trouble removing the black circular twist off cover. I looked in the DIY section and it sez to use a screwdriver and a hammer and to carefully tap it counter clockwise but when I do that it doesnt budge, instead the screwdriver digs into the cover.

Any suggestions?

Thanks Guys

[GTS-t VSPEC]

It can be a bitch of a job, and often the plastic cover does take a beating Only other option I could think of is to use a ratchet style strap, like the ones for removing oil filters, only larger

Kinda like this

[Godzilla82]

Yeah ok might give that a go.

Cheers

[GTS-t VSPEC]

You can buy these from pool shops, helps give you some applied torque on locking rings

http://www.spaparts.com.au/products/Baby-Boa-Constrictor-Rubber-Strap-Wrench-%252d-Small.html

[Godzilla82]

Cool. I might get both of these tools.

Cheers man

[GTS-t VSPEC]

No probs

[ahh 33 s2]

I used a hammer and a big punch thingy, and tapped it around and around

[Hanaldo]

Yeh mine was a pain in the ass to get off as well, I ended up using a screwdriver with some rags around the tip so it didn't dig in so much.

[Godzilla82]

Nice. I might try that 1st.

Cheers buddy

Yeh mine was a pain in the ass to get off as well, I ended up using a screwdriver with some rags around the tip so it didn't dig in so much.

[turboedsloth]

Would a Ford Falcon retaining ring tool help out? Its a 3 prong tool that fits perfectly allowing you to not damage the ring

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Corey, Got a pic of said tool ?

[turboedsloth]

retails for about 50beans

[ahh 33 s2]

Yeh mine was a pain in the ass to get off as well, I ended up using a screwdriver with some rags around the tip so it didn't dig in so much.

Yeh I cut end off a cheap screw driver to make my punch, they are on darn tight that's for sure

[GWP021]

nothing a bit of fourbytwo(timber)and a whacking stick (hammer) cant solve

[Boss-zilla]

retails for about 50beans

i show you a nifty tool last week and you show me one this week.

If it fits would be a hell-of-a-lot easier to use that.

[turboedsloth]

i show you a nifty tool last week and you show me one this week.

If it fits would be a hell-of-a-lot easier to use that.

Maybe we should start a nifty tools thread, like NSW. If there was a 32gtr down here i would test said tool out. I use it all the time on falcons, saves so much time/effort/ and money cos you don't f**k the ring and have to go to the wreckers looking through seedy cars

[Boss-zilla]

Same as gtst, try it on yours.

i even 'think' the 33/34 are the same size but not 100%

[turboedsloth]

Mine had a ring of bolts holding it down

[t_revz]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140599426652?hlp=false

not sure if these open up big enough. its the only thing i can use to get the filter off my vitara as there is no room

[Boss-zilla]

Mine had a ring of bolts holding it down

huh, im was positive they were the 'lock' ring style. hmmmmmmmmmmm