My SSEi finally got a TOW JOB
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My SSEi finally got a TOW JOB
She up and left me stranded
If some people don't know I've had this thing lately were she will die while driving down the road. Without missing a beat I drop it into N, mute stereo so I can hear the engine, fire it back up, put back into drive and continue on my way.
Sat, while coming back from Kato to do a little shopping for grandkids stuff and pick up the projector Seth (Smellbird) borrowed, it died but wouldn't restart. I coasted to the next gravel road and turned off. Then it started up and away we went.
Monday morn at about 5:30am it did the same thing, restarted, then 4 miles later it died and never restarted, resulting in the pic above.
A quick fuel pressure check showed no pressure. The needle never even twitched. The tower wanted 200 for the fuel pump and 140 for labor. They couldn't get a pump that day. So I decided to do it myself. Of course it had a full tank of 93 too. After PM'* and calls to Boost and Bill, I was on my way.
Didn't think the strainer was too bad , for 223,500, being sent to the lab(Willwren) for examination
Baffles look perfect and the opening was in good shape
Couple things I learned.
Easier to remove motor side fuel lines at fuel filter, not by tank.
Unbolt filler tube bracket, it makes removing the rubber portion on the tank easier.
Remove O-ring hanger brackets on cat, the exhaust went down far enough to lay muffler on floor crawler. Rear wheels were on ramps(can't remember how tall they are, 10 - 12 in I think)
Three people is perfect for the job, daughters' boyfriend and son-in-law helped
Pump, strainer, filter, tax - $150
Male bonding and saving cash - priceless
If some people don't know I've had this thing lately were she will die while driving down the road. Without missing a beat I drop it into N, mute stereo so I can hear the engine, fire it back up, put back into drive and continue on my way.
Sat, while coming back from Kato to do a little shopping for grandkids stuff and pick up the projector Seth (Smellbird) borrowed, it died but wouldn't restart. I coasted to the next gravel road and turned off. Then it started up and away we went.
Monday morn at about 5:30am it did the same thing, restarted, then 4 miles later it died and never restarted, resulting in the pic above.
A quick fuel pressure check showed no pressure. The needle never even twitched. The tower wanted 200 for the fuel pump and 140 for labor. They couldn't get a pump that day. So I decided to do it myself. Of course it had a full tank of 93 too. After PM'* and calls to Boost and Bill, I was on my way.
Didn't think the strainer was too bad , for 223,500, being sent to the lab(Willwren) for examination
Baffles look perfect and the opening was in good shape
Couple things I learned.
Easier to remove motor side fuel lines at fuel filter, not by tank.
Unbolt filler tube bracket, it makes removing the rubber portion on the tank easier.
Remove O-ring hanger brackets on cat, the exhaust went down far enough to lay muffler on floor crawler. Rear wheels were on ramps(can't remember how tall they are, 10 - 12 in I think)
Three people is perfect for the job, daughters' boyfriend and son-in-law helped
Pump, strainer, filter, tax - $150
Male bonding and saving cash - priceless
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Dude, I SO FEEL FOR YOU!!! Lordy that really feels like what was happening to me. As an FYI, you might want to check a couple of other things while you're messing with the car: First, make sure to change your fuel filter. It'* on the right side of the car just about below the rear passenger door. Secondly, if you're still getting those sudden cut offs while driving, take a look at your throttle position sensor. I wound up having it replaced in September.
Anywho, my tank looked exactly like yours. But as a curiosity, did you cut the straps or actually get those @#$@$@#$@#$@#$@$@# bolts removed?
Anywho, my tank looked exactly like yours. But as a curiosity, did you cut the straps or actually get those @#$@$@#$@#$@#$@$@# bolts removed?
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Originally Posted by Mortehl
Dude, I SO FEEL FOR YOU!!! Lordy that really feels like what was happening to me. As an FYI, you might want to check a couple of other things while you're messing with the car: First, make sure to change your fuel filter. It'* on the right side of the car just about below the rear passenger door. Secondly, if you're still getting those sudden cut offs while driving, take a look at your throttle position sensor. I wound up having it replaced in September.
Anywho, my tank looked exactly like yours. But as a curiosity, did you cut the straps or actually get those @#$@$@#$@#$@#$@$@# bolts removed?
Anywho, my tank looked exactly like yours. But as a curiosity, did you cut the straps or actually get those @#$@$@#$@#$@#$@$@# bolts removed?
Bolts came out fine, didn't bust the nut clips either. Put bolts in wd-40 while the whole thing played out, went in and tightened just fine
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Glad to hear it went well for you. When I had to replace my pump and sending unit this summer, the strap bolts came out just fine for me too. I think I had 120K on it at the time.
The other thing I did was spray paint the under carriage with black Rust Oleum up where the tank is molded around the trunk/floor pan. Will help stop rust down the road.
The other thing I did was spray paint the under carriage with black Rust Oleum up where the tank is molded around the trunk/floor pan. Will help stop rust down the road.
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FYI, disconnecting the fuel lines at the filter isn't an option for the Series 1 crowd. Our filter is very far forward on the frame.
Glad you got 'er done! That'* a TON of rust on the camlock assembly.
Mine was clean as a whistle other than dust, but we don't use salt in the winters out here. We use red clay gravel instead.
She'* alive! I actually stayed up late waiting for another call, but since it never came, I assumed the best. And you're right. 3 people would make it ALOT easier. 4 would be too many.
Don and I have both done this solo, and it'* not fun. Was that Federal Mogul pump a plug/play, or did you have to splice?
Glad you got 'er done! That'* a TON of rust on the camlock assembly.
Mine was clean as a whistle other than dust, but we don't use salt in the winters out here. We use red clay gravel instead.
She'* alive! I actually stayed up late waiting for another call, but since it never came, I assumed the best. And you're right. 3 people would make it ALOT easier. 4 would be too many.
Don and I have both done this solo, and it'* not fun. Was that Federal Mogul pump a plug/play, or did you have to splice?
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I had more rust than that on the locking cam ring! And mine has 100K less miles and 2 years newer! I should post some pics of it....
If you have to do the job yourself (like I did), a transmission jack makes for a HUGE help! The flat deck on it is like having another guy that never gets tired!
And, I didn't use car ramps. I set the back of the car on jack stands. Made for more room under the car to maneuver around.
If you have to do the job yourself (like I did), a transmission jack makes for a HUGE help! The flat deck on it is like having another guy that never gets tired!
And, I didn't use car ramps. I set the back of the car on jack stands. Made for more room under the car to maneuver around.
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Originally Posted by willwren
FYI, disconnecting the fuel lines at the filter isn't an option for the Series 1 crowd. Our filter is very far forward on the frame.
Glad you got 'er done! That'* a TON of rust on the camlock assembly.
Mine was clean as a whistle other than dust, but we don't use salt in the winters out here. We use red clay gravel instead.
She'* alive! I actually stayed up late waiting for another call, but since it never came, I assumed the best. And you're right. 3 people would make it ALOT easier. 4 would be too many.
Don and I have both done this solo, and it'* not fun. Was that Federal Mogul pump a plug/play, or did you have to splice?
Glad you got 'er done! That'* a TON of rust on the camlock assembly.
Mine was clean as a whistle other than dust, but we don't use salt in the winters out here. We use red clay gravel instead.
She'* alive! I actually stayed up late waiting for another call, but since it never came, I assumed the best. And you're right. 3 people would make it ALOT easier. 4 would be too many.
Don and I have both done this solo, and it'* not fun. Was that Federal Mogul pump a plug/play, or did you have to splice?
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Originally Posted by vital49
I had more rust than that on the locking cam ring! And mine has 100K less miles and 2 years newer! I should post some pics of it....
If you have to do the job yourself (like I did), a transmission jack makes for a HUGE help! The flat deck on it is like having another guy that never gets tired!
And, I didn't use car ramps. I set the back of the car on jack stands. Made for more room under the car to maneuver around.
If you have to do the job yourself (like I did), a transmission jack makes for a HUGE help! The flat deck on it is like having another guy that never gets tired!
And, I didn't use car ramps. I set the back of the car on jack stands. Made for more room under the car to maneuver around.
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We skipped the coffee filter part. However lowered the back like you mention and had to contend with the pouring fuel.
If I were to do it again..I would pull the fillter tube to tank and siphon the tank as far as possible.
If I were to do it again..I would pull the fillter tube to tank and siphon the tank as far as possible.
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