[outerlimit]

Hey everyone,

I've got a 1993 LX 2.3L, and the fuel pump has been kinda loud almost the entire summer.
This passed weekend I drove from Blacksburg, VA up to Columbus, OH... and now its even louder.

I was wondering if I should go ahead and replace it.
Any suggestions as to what type of pump to get?
Is this something that is fairly easy to do... I know I'll have to take the tank off.

Car is stock, no modifications done.

[RandyStinchcomb]

I'd go oem Ford, best quality out there, imho....
part # for the pump asbly is F1ZZ-9A407-CA and is @$170.00 retail and dont forget toget a new tank grommet, F4ZZ-9072-DA and a new fuel filter, E7DZ-9155-A.....

[T3KK]

ramdy is all over this on bro ...
o with the ford oem pump..

[outerlimit]

Any specific reason to go with the ford OEM pump over something cheaper?

Just wondering... I'm all for going with better quality if its important, the car is old and I love it, and would really love it last me awhile

[artistang]

I went with NAPA. Half the price, good quality, came with a warranty. No problems. BTW, your noise could be coming from the baffle the pump sets in. Mine was loose in the tank (factory welds were broken) and I had to remove the tank twice before I got it positioned where it wouldn't ride up against the fuel pump and make a noise. If it's an old pump, replace it and the filter, but when you are in the tank, check the baffle for looseness. I used some vasoline on the tank grommet. Slid in fine and does not leak, although, if yours is cracked and dry rotted, by all means, replace.

[outerlimit]

Its a humming noise...
Pretty constant, coming from the rear of the vehicle

[artistang]

Originally Posted by outerlimit

Its a humming noise...
Pretty constant, coming from the rear of the vehicle

Yep, that sounds like it. When my fuel pump gave up the ghost, it was not making a noise. Only when I put the new pump in did the noise start. I knew the baffle was loose, but didnt think it would make that much difference........but it does.

[outerlimit]

So I may not need a new fuel pump then?

[artistang]

Originally Posted by outerlimit

So I may not need a new fuel pump then?

Maybe not, but the tank has to come down to check it so depending on how old the pump is, would be a good idea for a new one......and filter. Mine was quite rusted up. The car sat for 4 years without being driven or cranked.

[andy's89LX]

What is involved in dropping tank, my pump is going to need attention soon as well.

Andy
TN

[artistang]

Originally Posted by andy's89LX

What is involved in dropping tank, my pump is going to need attention soon as well.

Andy
TN

It's not that bad of a job.

First, you have to releive the fuel pressure. In the trunk, under the carpet somewhere, is an inertia switch. Unplug and crank the engine. When it dies, the pressure is relieved. This must be done in order to remove the duckbill clips from the fuel lines.

Then jack the car, remove neg terminal from batt, and siphon all the gas you can.

I have a lift and 6ft transmission jack so it was easy for me, no crawling under a car.

You must have some kind of jack to support the tank because you can not get all the fuel out.

You do not have to remove the filler neck from the car, the tank just drops down a little and slides off.

Now, just disconnect the fuel lines, filler neck bracket bolt, and tank strap bolts. Lower the tank enough to disconnect the fuel pump wires and you are there.

Slide tank from under car and fuel pump is on passenger side on top. Dont be surprised to see it all rusty and ucky inside the tank. I made a dummy move I guess and turned my tank upside down to get all the rusty crap from it and that's when I discovered my baffle was loose. I guess I should have replaced the tank but I got it cleaned out pretty good. If your baffle welds are broken and it is loose, it is a pain to get it lined up so the fuel pump doesnt ride against it causing a humming noise from the tank........took me two or three tries......

[09hatchback2.3]

thanks alot artistang, ive have been havingthe same noise its begging to bother me. buti no what it is now i can take car of it

[artistang]

Originally Posted by 09hatchback2.3

thanks alot artistang, ive have been havingthe same noise its begging to bother me. buti no what it is now i can take car of it

Hey! I'm not saying that is what is wrong with yours. My fuel pump was Kaput and the noise only started after I replaced the pump.

Regardless, the tank must come down for the fix.

[09hatchback2.3]

preciate it though cuz that sounds like my problem either way the pump is 19 years old im going to replace it