Archive for October 21st, 2007

Replaced Fuel Pump in Camaro

Today, we replaced the fuel pump in my Camaro after a troublesome diagnosis.

 The symptoms were similar to an electrical problem, misfiring under load only, hesitation. We finally diagnosed the fuel pump with a fuel pressure gauge after replacing the plugs/wires/one coil. The spec psi at the fuel rail is about 45 (1997+ V6 or V8), I had about 20. We ended up checking the pressure at the filter so as to take most of the lines and that regulator out of the circuit.

[thumb:1672:l]The easiest way to get the pump out was to cut a hole in the body. Included here is a picture of the plate needed to cover the hole in the body. The pump is a Carter brand with a one year warranty from Pep Boys, purchased today.