http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12533/index.html
A little background info: The reason this came about is because its a PITA to change the fuel pump on a F-body. The entire rear axle has to come out along with the exhaust system before you can drop the tank. With most of these cars getting up there in milage and age a few pump failures are inevitable so someone tried to come up with an easier way and this was the result.
This became quite a heated "discussion" on another message board. I posted it here because most of you guys seem a bit wiser and more experienced than the usual F-body croud so I wanted to hear your thoughts
If you're intrested here are two threads discussing the pros/cons of the new way (cutting a hatch) vs the traditional way (dropping tank).
sorry but posting of other forums boards or chats are not allowed.b
Try to excuse the flaming
We're dealing with a bunch of 18-25yr old males who are never wrong
IMHO while the new way is surely quicker I cant fathom cutting a hole in my car just to save a few hours, especally on a unibody vehicle. Even with a cover screwed down I dont think it'll ever be as strong as it was originally. Not to mention I'm not comfortable with using a cutting tool like a Dremel within millimeters of the fuel tank and lines.
Opinions?
Thanks!
Jason
[ October 12, 2002, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: BOBISTHEOILGUY ]
A little background info: The reason this came about is because its a PITA to change the fuel pump on a F-body. The entire rear axle has to come out along with the exhaust system before you can drop the tank. With most of these cars getting up there in milage and age a few pump failures are inevitable so someone tried to come up with an easier way and this was the result.
This became quite a heated "discussion" on another message board. I posted it here because most of you guys seem a bit wiser and more experienced than the usual F-body croud so I wanted to hear your thoughts
If you're intrested here are two threads discussing the pros/cons of the new way (cutting a hatch) vs the traditional way (dropping tank).
sorry but posting of other forums boards or chats are not allowed.b
Try to excuse the flaming
IMHO while the new way is surely quicker I cant fathom cutting a hole in my car just to save a few hours, especally on a unibody vehicle. Even with a cover screwed down I dont think it'll ever be as strong as it was originally. Not to mention I'm not comfortable with using a cutting tool like a Dremel within millimeters of the fuel tank and lines.
Opinions?
Thanks!
Jason
[ October 12, 2002, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: BOBISTHEOILGUY ]