any tips for installing new lift pump?<br>I plan on doing it this weekend and didn't want any suprises.

 

take my advise...i just did mine last weekend....IT'S A Bear* &gt; &gt; gotta take the starter off first..then unscrew the line off the top of fuel filter. Next, pull of black hose going to strainer assembly from lift pump nipple. Then,take out the 2 10mm screws holding it in the bracket/engine block. Thread the old nipple off pump...thread onto new one. Make sure you have BOTH gaskets to re-install, or u will leak oil. Turn engine backwards off alternator bracket until you can push the new pump into the hole far enough to thread back the bolts through the bracket and gaskets. This is the toughest part of the job, it took me 24 hours....good luck, if you have any questions during the install call me 415-713-2908 Thanks...Greg

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It's not that bad.<br>Just get you a line wrench to loosen the lines.<br>Take the line loose at the filter housing also that way it's a little easier.<br>As said before make sure you have both gaskets before you start or you will leak.<br>It's a little easier if you have an extra pair of hands on top to help line up lines.<br>It's about a 1.5-2 hr. job depending on how mechaniclly inclined you are and how hard it is to get your old gaskets off.<br><br> : Eddie : 8)

 

Hello, what kind of problems or pressures were you having to let you know your lift pump died or dieing? Are you replacing the rubber lines as well? Just curious cause I am new at this. Does anybody know what size the rubber tubing is and how much length is needed for a complete change? thanks, Kevin

 

thanks for the info.<br>there is a ticking noise coming from under the drivers side.<br>my fuel pressure is about 15 psi @ idle. I know its not that low but I would rather do it now than on the side of the road later.

 

My fuel pump has been ticking for quite some time now but it does seem to be getting louder. Does that mean that it is going bad. Thanks for any info.

 

will I need a new gasket or anything if I clean the fuel pre-heater screen?

 

[quote author=kd460 link=board=16;threadid=15721;start=0#148149 date=1055334247]<br>Hello, what kind of problems or pressures were you having to let you know your lift pump died or dieing? Are you replacing the rubber lines as well? Just curious cause I am new at this. Does anybody know what size the rubber tubing is and how much length is needed for a complete change? thanks, Kevin<br>[/quote]<br><br> While you are in there you might as well replace the rubber lines.<br>Make sure you get the proper lines that will hold up to Diesel.<br>I used a cloth braided line from NAPA.<br>You may want measure first [ I forgot the length ]<br>I think a couple of ft. each will do.<br>Supply line is 3/8 and the return is 5/16.<br>You will be in the right spot already and have starter off this will beat going in twice.<br><br> Good Luck !!<br><br> : Eddie : 8)<br>

 

well replaced the lift pump yesterday, not too bad took about two hours or so. anyway the ticking was gone but the fuel pressure was about the same. went to lowes and when I got back the tick was back! &gt;