The fuel pump had been going out for a while, I knew that, so I started looking for a new one. Here in town they wanted $277 for the most reasonable priced one, I'm unemployed, so that wasn't good enough! I found the pump on E-bay for $64, I ordered it, and it arrived quickly.
When I removed the gas tank from the Bravada, I knew I had a problem! The wiring connectors didn't match at all! After getting NO help from the seller, I started asking questions around here. As it turns out, you need to cut the old pigtail off and splice a new included pigtail into your wiring. OK, easy enough!
When I went to install the new fuel pump into the gas tank, I found yet another issue, the fuel pump lock collar was rusted badly, so bad, I had to destroy it to remove it from the tank. I ordered the part in town, and received the wrong part! NOBODY in town had the correct lock collar. Once again, I turned to E-bay, and found the correct part, four days later, it was at my doorstep!
Over all, it was a PAIN to get done, and I would MUCH rather do factory ball joints than install a new fuel pump in another SUV/ Truck. The dealer would have been around $1500, my cost including all the parts was $80! But it was some major work putting it back together! You can do it, it's just a major pain, and it required some patience and some mechanical skills.
On a scale of 1-10, I'd rate this one a 7. Removing the gas tank isn't too bad, wiring the new pig tail, installing the pump in the tank, getting it all back together? That is another story. I bent up the scatter shield while reinstalling the gas tank without even trying....It makes a major racket when it hits the U-joint next to it! LOL!
Expect about five hours to complete, have the new pump, the new pump lock collar, and a few new clamps BEFORE you start this project!
Have a great one!
"I CAN" Man!
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