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Old 02-17-2006, 06:13 PM
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How hard is it to change the fuel pump on the VG? Theres a Maxima for $500 that needs its fuel pump replaced. So I want to know whats involved and how much time I should expect to put it together.
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Old 02-17-2006, 06:53 PM
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you must take the bottom of the back seat out, then there is 3 bolts (10 MM or 12 MM i think).. then there is about 12 very small bolts (they are like 6 MM or 8 MM.. but not sure on the size) and the fuel pump is out!!!!...check other things than the fuel pump too, does the car start????
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Old 02-17-2006, 07:08 PM
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So the fuel pump is locate near the gas tank? Its located near the engine on my truck.
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Old 02-17-2006, 08:32 PM
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the fuel pump is right on top of the fuel tank.. actually half way submerged in the tank
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Old 02-18-2006, 04:33 PM
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on most fuel injected cars there is a pump in the tank.
only on a carburated vehicle will you find the fuel pump under the hood (diesels too)
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Old 02-18-2006, 04:41 PM
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Remove the back seats and you will find this cover,remove it

Remove hoses,screws on pump housing cover....

Viola!!...pump in hand..
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Old 02-19-2006, 09:57 AM
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why does your fuel pump only have 6 screws holding it down to the body??? i think mine has more
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Old 02-19-2006, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vansskaterfreek
why does your fuel pump only have 6 screws holding it down to the body??? i think mine has more
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Old 02-19-2006, 05:51 PM
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Wow, what a difference the climate makes. I have NEVER seen a sending unit in that shape
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Old 02-19-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by geoff.doctor
Wow, what a difference the climate makes. I have NEVER seen a sending unit in that shape

Do you mean mine is in good shape or bad shape????
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Old 02-19-2006, 07:43 PM
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With us both living in Michigan, I can tell you yours is the one in good shape.
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Old 02-20-2006, 07:46 AM
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mine looked like it was brand new also........even with 230,000 miles on it
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Old 02-20-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by maxitech
With us both living in Michigan, I can tell you yours is the one in good shape.

Boy, did I just post in the wrong thread! I just had my car in, and they wanted to replace the fuel pump, but didn't get the sending unit (which they said was all corroded, etc......

Michigan weather sucks!

Do either of you know how to get just a new sending unit, or is it best to just replace the whole thing?
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JaMu0108
Boy, did I just post in the wrong thread! I just had my car in, and they wanted to replace the fuel pump, but didn't get the sending unit (which they said was all corroded, etc......

Michigan weather sucks!

Do either of you know how to get just a new sending unit, or is it best to just replace the whole thing?
Just buy the one you see in the pics above...
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Old 02-20-2006, 12:04 PM
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I think its time to replace my fuel pump , I am getting loud whistle / Buzzing noise , It hasent stoped for the past couple days now... Its sooo FING annoying , you can hear it out side and every thing it almost sounds like i have a loud Supercharger winding...
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Old 02-20-2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Technischer
I think its time to replace my fuel pump , I am getting loud whistle / Buzzing noise , It hasent stoped for the past couple days now... Its sooo FING annoying , you can hear it out side and every thing it almost sounds like i have a loud Supercharger winding...
i dont think that is your fuel pump.... and dont you have a 1988 maxima???? if so it is a first gen maxima
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Originally Posted by vansskaterfreek
i dont think that is your fuel pump.... and dont you have a 1988 maxima???? if so it is a first gen maxima
correction, 2nd gen.
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:05 AM
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I have a good fuel pump for sale.

And MyGreenMax94 is now Wiking
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarzan
And MyGreenMax94 is now Wiking


Ibethinkinjeffywillbanmeforthat
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Old 02-21-2006, 11:06 AM
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I should, I should. You frequently 4 wheel slide to shortern your braking distances?


BTw. Here's the Autozone pic of the fuel pump. I used to feel guilty for posting such big arsed autozone pics but not anymore



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Old 02-21-2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by maxitech
correction, 2nd gen.
i stand corrected!
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