Date:         Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:04:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel pump +Mom problem

Cant do much about your mom,but here are some suggestions for the pump.
First check the new pump and see if it has blade push on type attachments
like the origional. If it has threaded screw and nut attachments, a rather
major adaption is needed. Get someone else to do it. Next, try replacing
the filter and see how that goes. If you can do this, the pump is within
your ability.Be prepared for gas going everywhere when the hose is
removed.Use newspaper on the pavement.Unscrew the 2 clamps. These are fuel
injection hose clamp, and are different from hose clamps.They will not
damage the hose.After removal of the clamps, the old filter will be a
struggle to remove. If you can get the filter to come off you are home free
as far as the filter goes.Just reinstall it the way the old one came off.
The inlet and outlet are different sizes so a mistake here is not a
concern.The hoses wont fit if installed wrong.Maybe using a screwdriver
between the filter and hose end can supply leverage .Some people cut the
filter off and just use a new bit of hose.

It should be remembered that if the blade connections on the fuel pump are
reversed, the fuel will be pumped in reverse too-back into the tank.Just
remember which is + and which is - .Mark em somehow.Basically the pump is
suspended in a sling.This isolates the pump from vibrating  on the frame
Remove the rear hose clamp from the pump,and struggle with the hose
again.Loosen the screw that attaches the pump to the sling.It is a long and
thin screw.Twisting  The pump out iof the sling.I think you can remove the
pump/sling assembelly and replace the pump while not being on the
ground.Once again, if you can get past all the gas and the difficult hose
attachments , this can be done. Few tools are needed. Just screw
driver ,plyers,wrench. Dont attempt to proceed any further than what you
can back out of without damage or tow truck. Sometimes going to a junkyard
and practicing on these vehicles can get you a cheap part($20 fuel pump)
and experience.When you tackle your van,you now know exactly what to
expect.Hope I didnt miss anything. Good luck, Roger