How to Remove a Fuel Pump Lock Ring: Reality Check! 

True! I'll pin your comment for the others! Around my town they've stopped offering the service, but it is a quick and cheap option too!

I have been to 4 parts stores and not one of them knows what this tool is.

@@NathanThompsonBlueEyes not sure if it helps, but the name of the tool is Spanner wrench

@probonomechanic thank you, but factually speaking, all open-ended wrenches are spanners.

Hahaha sorry for that! Atleast where you able to remove the lock ring?

Glad it worked! Did you broke a lot of the small tabs or did it turn smooth afterward?

You are welcome!

Glad it worked!

Glad it worked for you! Did you break or cut off many tabs while doing it?

Fuel gauge is not working? The replacement fuel pump have a new sending unit and it should fix it.

Like I said it seems ingenious to put it under the seat with a platic lock... until it gets tested by reality! Glad it help!

You are welcome! Happy the grinder went in the crowbar and not the gas tank! Hahaha

Glad it helped!

That's the replies that makes my day! Glad it worked!

Glad it helped! Just hope you're not too much in a bad shape after all of that. The car won't feel it, but you will tomorrow. Stay safe!

Hope it works for you! Question, did you have problems with the switch for the windows and door locks on the driver side of you CR-V?

@@probonomechanic just got the bugger out lol I had a full tank of gas from 3 years ago when I stored it and this seemed like the best way to pump it out and see it ,,, no my crv has literally never had an issue other than the airbag recall and consumables like brakes etc,, it’s an 03 the fully loaded I decided to take her out of retirement these are the best👍🏻🍻🇨🇦

I should add though it’s never left outside or winter driven

That CR-V is getting more live than 99% of the vehicles on the road today hahaha I use to have a 98 it was one of the besy vehicle I had. So you are doing well to keep it in good shape! That thing will last for ever hahah

I'm happy if it helped!

Keep me posted on the work!

Just switched it out without an issue. I appreciate you man. Switched the pump and an injector

Sorry for the delay. Did you try the job on your sentra? The lock ring is a bit different and it should be a metal lock ring.

If it gets to that point and nothing else have worked, it is sadly the last option. It's nice that you could find a spare lock ring. Did you keep the original o-ring or did you take a new one?

Hope that the job went well for you!

The mechanics did brake it for me, now i just got myself a DIY tool to open and close it whenever i need to work there.

Not really sure the brand, it came in my old P.O. Box. It's a tripod that can extend up to 5 feet high. Pretty neat!

Any information or advice is always welcome! Did you just do a single heavy spray or did you add more over the week?

Let me know if it eventually moved!

True! And a good advice!

New tank and straps?

Ahhh, you got one of those! You must feeled it, when I said some people make it look so easy, when it's not the reality. Usually the flat bar with an heavy mallet would have done it. Man, if you are feed-up I don't judge you for cutting it off, but if you can keep going with an heavy maller with the flat pry bar. -Get piss and cut off those tab with the pry bar and the hammer. I want you to try to break them. I believe it will turn after 5-6 broken tab. But ya, if you go for the cuting, watch yourself, don't touch the floor. A cut on top of the lock ring on both side will do the job. Finish with an hammer and a chisel or something. Prefer you being piss in one peice than you being piss and missing half your face from a burn. P.S: Save the o-ring between the floor and the pump, just incase the new pump doesn't have the proper one. Happenned often to me to get smaller one! Stay safe man! And Fuck that lock ring for me! Hahahah

It is not an absolute, but it is advized. The reason is that the fuel pump could turn as you start to remove the lock ring. This could kink, twist, or damage the fuel lines. Since the fuel lines stays with the car and the fuel pump is change it is safer to just remove them in advance. Was your purpose to change the fuel pump? P.S: Sorry for the delayed answer

Good point!

Glad you got it out! They are a pain to remove. Keep the old o-ring under the lock ring. The new one could be too small or too big. So compare them before reinstalling

Good point!

@@trevino9136 there could be a few things. I always ask to see if there are any codes that pop on the OBD2 scan. Beside that the injector fuse or it could be the anti-theft systems that is still on.

@@probonomechanic no codes, when i insert key and turn it the security light blinkS doesn't go away i was thinking it was a security issue i greatly appreciate it u the man

@@trevino9136 check this video at 4:53 if you have a corolla ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QA0K6vSyhKM.htmlsi=AgIkLvteMTC99pcj

@@probonomechanic 1 more questions does ur fuel pump prime when key is turned to on not run

@@trevino9136 if the line is already prime it will not make a sound. If you tried to start ot often you may need to clean the spark plug if they are full of unburnt gas. Cleaning the spark plug will shownif you got gas in the cylinder and help to unflood the engine

Keep me posted!

First step will be to soak it with a lot of lubricant. Just that will make the job a bit easier. Hope for you its an easy one!

@@probonomechanic Thanks, will do. As for easy, LOL, original pump on my 98 Ram Van.....it is rotted in place. ☺

Ohhh ya! I remember those. Plastic lock ring and the ridges are few and long. Pain full one, good luck buddy! Let me know

@@probonomechanic Thank again!

Depends on your model! Check Rockauto.com and enter the year and model specificly, then go to the fuel pump section for that model. It will help for the specifics!

Never a good sign...what did you do? Did you cut off the ring?

@@probonomechanic haha yep it wouldn’t budge so eventually I switched the flathead for a chisel, even severed it twists back on OK. Will buy a replacement. Then after with new pump, still won’t run! Oh joy!

Hahha you did what you had to do! Just hope the threads are no damaged on the tank. Car wasnt starting?

@@probonomechanic yeah car died after I added fuel cleaner! Even with a split it still spins back on tight

You can try putting an impact hammer on a brass drift also and use a piece of wood and yoga move between the 2. Either way I've never understood why oem rings don't have a 1/2" ratchet recess built in.. always a pita for sure. Never thought about using a small pry bar! Great video and thanks for sharing! Going to tackle a 07 Chry shortly.

I really can't suggest it. The reason is that the lock ring screw over the gas tank. If you cut it just a bit too far, you will damage the treads on the gas tank where the lock ring screw. It will result into either a constant gas smell/gas fumes inside the car or the new lock ring may not screw over the broken treads. Did you try to use a can of lubricant to litterally flood the lock ring with oil? If you do let it sit a few minutes and then try to hit has hard as you can with the pry bar I showed in the video. (Remember to use a rag to protect the hammer from making a spark) If you have no other choices, i woupd say that you need to make 2 cuts, one on each side of the lock ring to opposite side (once cut it would look like two half-moon). The pain will be the sides of the lock ring. So you can either try to use some kind of chisel or screwdriver to try to seperate/break the lock ring where you made the cut. Be really carefull! I don't want you to caught fire if you hit metal on metal. So use a rag or some old clothing to protect the hammer from sparking on the chisel. Let me know how it goes!

@@probonomechanic thank you for the thoughtful reply! No, i have not tried oil/lubricant. Do you recommend PB Blaster? I was worried that it would contaminate the gas. Ill try this first before trying to cut the ring. Thank you again!

@@karmabasedj8184 PB blaster would be perfect for the job! Don't worry too much for contamination for now. Shoot the lubricant heavily on top of the gas pump and all around the lock ring. Wait a few minutes and when it is time to start the job use a rag or towel (paper or cloth) to sponge out the extra lubricant! I would say a few good hit after that and it should turn. I really hope it will move from there. When the ring starts to move prepare your rags to wipe the top of the gas pump of any big pool of PB Blaster. There is usually a o-ring under it, make sure to keep it and not let it fall inside the tank. Sometimes the new o-rings aren't a perfect fit and you will need to compare the old one with the new one. Keep me informed! Cheers

@@probonomechanic sure will! Thx again

Hey happy to say that PB blaster did the trick! I used a LOT of it and it eventually budged. I put in a new lock ring along with the new pump. Thx again!

The o-ring/seal needs to be properly installed. If you got a new one with the pump, make sure it is the same size as the old one (compare them together if you can). Double check the treads in the lockring and on the tank.

So I’m not alone 😂😭

If I remember well they use the same lock ring as the chevy. Is it the metal lock ring with the grooves on the exterior edge?

Removing the gas tank?

Hi! Sorry for the delay! Were you succesful?

Assenmacher does make really nice ones. For the cost, its a high cost for a one time job for the whole life of the car. Always prefer cheaper alternative when possible...but sometimes I guess we have no choice (but at that price better bring it to a mechanic shop so someone else will hit his head against it.)

No, no, there are plenty of videos that are shorter on the subject on youtube. My video is general informations with the reality on what work and I what I do for these type of lock rings. I still suggest watching my video since other videos could make you believe that you are doing something wrong or at a minimum not buy a 100$ tool when a 10$ tool or plank of wood could do the job. All in all, feel free to ask question if you hit a road block.

Hi, what are the steps that you took? Did you try with the lubricant? Leeting it soak a few minutes will help a lot! Which tool are you using

@@probonomechanic I used lube, I wait, I add more lube. I let it soak in between adding lube. And I’m using a metal thing that’s like your cowl bar but thicker and shorter. Im just hitting it as you show in the video

Update I got it off, put on the new fuel pump. But now I can’t put on the ring, ugh

Ok, remove the lock ring and check the o-ring. Are you using the new one or the old one? Compare the size of both. Maybe the one you are using isnt good and it doesnt fit properly. Try with the other o-ring if you are not sure and check without tighting too much if the lock can get in the treads. Let me know! P.S.: the lubricant did the job?

@@probonomechanic Both the O-ring was the same size. After trying I got it, after 10 minutes. Idk why it was so hard. Everything was working and my car drives like brand new, better than using my old fuel pump. Thanks for the video and the tip about lube.

Hahah I admit I need to work on that . It is mostly because I am not an native English speaker and mostly learn on the job. I wish I was taught earlier in my life instead of when I was an adult.

Good! I'm glad the video helped you! What year and model is the car you were working on?

16 Corolla

Nice, so you were able to access the top of the gas pump from under the seat and to hit the ring with the pry from there? Or did you have to drop the tank?

Yes from under the seat. Changed the pump and car still not starting. Still trying to figure it out…

Ok, tell me: does the car crank?

Yes, that would work too hahaha

I hope these are joy emoji