I've done a couple of those on the ground, lots of fun! I ended up slow draining the tank exactly like you did on one of them. I thought for sure I was trailer parking it at the time but it got the job done and I didn't burn the place down. Brought a smile to my face seeing a Master Tech do it the same way.
👍🏻😎 When mine on my 2006 Crown Vic shits the bed I'm going to try and replace it without dropping the tank too. Thanks for showing that it can be done that way.
Understanding the health issues, I truly wish you could open your own shop like “utube” mechanic, “The Car Care Nut” did. He’s another mechanic that truly is totally up front with his customer’s needs and he also gets a lot of respect because of it!
That was a nice Town Car (well before the rust got to it). Looked like a Touring Edition maybe? Factory dual exhaust and flat face rather than dished wheels. Both options are rare in the 98-02 generation. Plus it had rear air suspension. Betcha that rides real nice. I replaced the fuel pump early last year in my '89 Town Car and it was about the same except I partially dropped the tank just enough to get to the ring. I only replaced the pump, not the entire housing and bought a Bosch as I didn't want to cheap out. Was a ton easier than on the '97 Cougar. That was a royal pain and the worst fuel pump job I've done. The MN12 has a saddlebag style tank which sits directly above the driveshaft and exhaust. Since I also live in the rust belt out came the sawzall and welder because that exhaust was not coming out the intended way! Add to that the tank was completely full - because that's how it always works 😀
i used a delphi in my s197. didnt trust the cheap ones.hope i have good luck.try to keep at least half a tank to keep it cool.just glad i didnt have to drop the tank to replace.nice job bud.great work as usual.
Delphi's a good brand. Used to make all the parts and electronics for GM...and was owned by GM. If GM went back to that...they wouldn't have half the problems they have today.
You should tell the owner to add 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil for every 10 gallons of gas at every fill up to lubricate the new fuel pump, and it should last longer. That's the advice a mechanic gave me back in early 2016, when he had just replaced the fuel pump in my 2002 Chevy truck. Since then, I have been using MMO at every fill up in my truck, 2002 Lincoln Town Car and lawn mower.
@ The Flat Rock-- When I get down to near 1/4 tank, I always refill the gas tank. I should knock on wood, my 2002 Town Car has the original fuel pump at 119,000 miles.
@ duckhunter8387-- When your fuel pump went out, I hope it didn't inconvenience you too much. When mine went out, it was in my driveway, but I did have to have it towed to the mechanic.
I was surprised to see that the fuel pump is mounted on the vertical face of the fuel tank. At least you don't have to drop the tank to replace the pump. If that lady doesn't want to spend money on that beautiful car she can send it my way! LOL
Good job at coming up with a way to catch the fuel, good thing you thought of it before you tried to scramble your brain getting into the car. 😊 as always thank you for the video and take care of yourself. 😇
I’m not sure if you have had any issues with the fuel pump driver module. I just had 2003 on the hoist that another mechanic did a fuel pump and it didn’t make it 2 days before it died again. After testing everything it ended up being the driver module. Luckily I didn’t make the same mistake as the first guy. Just figured I’d share for those out there that are unfamiliar with the complexities of the returnless fuel pumps.
I've always wondered do you have to drop the tanks on these panthers to do a fuel pump, I figured you didn't because the way it looks you have enough room to get it out. I remember back when I had my 1994 Crown Vic I was barely in my 20s and I didn't really do research before working on my car. I dropped the tank to do a fuel pump and it was just extra work I put on myself that I really didn't have to do but I got it done.
Great work, I am always scared when gas drips though. :lol: I have 3 variations of that fuel release tool. Sometimes the plastic ones work better. Delphi is a good brand. Have it in my 98 Marquis for years. Sometimes the aftermarket senders aren't 100% accurate, but they are ok. Mine reads a bit more fuel than there is . That front frame by the control arm is probably going to her in :(
Ford does a lousy job of routing tubing and wiring. Had a new 1975 Mercury Monarch that had an annoying squeaking sound. Dealer couldn't fix it but I did. It was the parking park cable rubbing against the rear leaf springs. I encased it with rubber tubing and it was fixed. Later on, I bought a new 1979 Mercury Marquis. After a few months, the instrument panel, radio and heater control lights would flash randomly. I fixed it myself when I discovered some Ford assembly line yo-yo did not tighen down a ground strap located under the trunk mat next to the spare tire.
Good job! My 2018 Toyota Camry was losing power from time to time and showing low fuel pressure, I had it repaired many times at the dealership, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the fuel line, and rewrote the computer, but they finally found out that the real cause was, during the last maintenance, when the dealership added fuel additive, the plastic seal of the additive fell into the fuel tank. I have worked on this problem for half a year in the dealership.🥲
