Hands down this is one of the better videos I come across, thank you . I have a 99 Sonoma project with a recently installed 350 . I plan to use a mechanical fuel pump . Cheers 🇨🇦
this is so uch easier than pulling out tank. My truck has hard time starting when temps drop, plus my guage has been a bit unrealiable, need to change the fuel pump. uugh but its -5 right now so waiting for a nice window to do this job lol. this is a much better process. well explained. thank you.
Thank you for the info, great explanation for the process and you got a new subscriber. I L&L check out your other videos on the s-10 since I now have a Sonoma 👍🏻
I’ve got a 2000 s10 that’s having the same problem. Changed the fuel filter. Truck still won’t start. Starts when priming the air intake. So I guess now it’s fuel filter time. I’m going to cut an access panel on mine, there’s so much rust under there I’m afraid to try and take the bed off. Damn road salt eats metal. Thanks for this video, it’s a big help for those of us who aren’t experts. Cross your fingers the new fuel pump does it.
Great video. I ordered a pump and it came with no instructions. So I didn't know about the pressure switch change out or the wiring diagram change. But after watching your video and a few others I about got it figured out what I am going to have to do.Thanks so much. Like you said if you let these trucks set things go bad. I could see my old fuel pump was really rusty and it made a loud sound like it was plugged and it was. Possibly clean it out and it might work fine. Looks like it had been changed out some time back. I put like 5 cans of cleaner in the tank and every day it was some what better. But ordered a pump anyway so I am changing it out. Looks like the materials the pumps are made of are not holding up to today's fuels. I pressure tested it and it would only hold 20 lbs and when you started it dropped all pressure and wouldn't stay running. Got it off an old man who could no longer drive. So this truck had been sitting 6 years. I put a battery in it, started it, drove it 100 miles and then the fuel pump I think is clogged. When I get the wiring change figured out it should drive great. Only has a 120,000 original miles on it. 2003 v6 s10. Nice little truck.
Same situation with Me and same motor and parts are fairly affordable to work on I’m in love with this little truck and it ain’t running 100% but I see the potential
Good information, I has the 04 crewcab, and think my pump is going bad. So I ordered a new genuine GM AC Delco pump assembly. Should be the same steps. Just my bed is shorter which shouldn't be too hard.
If the pump is shorter, the fuel pickup filter sets higher in the tank or further from the bottom leaving fuel in the tank when empty. How much fuel capacity do you lose? Thanks for the video.. Very helpful!
Some don't have the snap ring but a twisting push down locking style. And that type was incredibly difficult to get back on. Trying to push it down into place and twist but it needs alot of force to push and twist you'll need a big screwdriver or prybar chisel and a small sledge to try to hit it the same time. Be thankful if yours does have a snap
Thanks for all the info. Those 2x4 are really going to help me out a lot! Thank you! But one question, do you have a link for a 4cly s10 pump that will help your channel out?
I use 2 1 inch ratchet straps and an engine hoist, hook the straps crisscross on the lower loop style tie downs, keep the hook on your hoist close to the bar. Drop the crossed straps onto the middle of the hoist hook, jack it up and off. Move the bed back and set on bumper. Works like a charm, oh, don't forget to take the fuel tank hose off and unplug your taillights.
Same applies on older ones!!!!---Beyond me why Chevy/etc. never put an access cover in the bed floor... No problem anymore!--while updating to a built 327 V8, I put in a 20 gal fuel cell with external pump!!! LOL
Looks like the float on the old one sits lower in the tank ...so wouldn't the gauge read empty when your tank is half full or am I just trippin?..I gotta do this to my truck soon
I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos. I Wanta Get My 94 S10 Choptop Pickup Truck Running Again It Hasent Ran In 11 Years 2.2 Liter 5 Speed I Wanta Drive It Again
Also you can use a shop vac and reduce the hose size and suck the dirt out , it takes the fuel also but it only took 10 seconds to suck the dirt and about 4 gallons of gas
Not necessarily, changed mine with a cheap 50 to 80$ airtex and I've put 30-40k on the cheap pump still going. Keep your tank full if you can, use a decent gas, run fuel systems treatments regularly and don't hit rod it if your eco with the cheap pump.
Had NO idea how to replace the fuel pump on my '03 V6/4.3 extended cab w/478k miles. Garage quoted me $1200. Saw this video. Took the bed bolts out (left the L/R back ones LOOSE but on). Lifted the bed front up as high as I needed. Switched out the old w/the new from Rock Auto. $75 later and it's back on the road. Took at the most an hour. SCHEESCH - WAY TOO EASY! Made me think about something else...I need to find a new garage. WAAAAAAAAAAAY overpriced or obviously they don't know how to do it (Mr. GoodWrench....yeah right).
that aint no joke about leaving them just sitting without driving them. I just got my dads 2003 sonoma he passed away 1 year ago and left it to me. Ive put at least 2000 into it because it sat 4 about 2 years.
@DustinT what could cause the gas pump to keep cutting off everytime I go to fill up the s10 ? It’ll out like $1 in then click then get to $3 then click. Spend at every gas station.
If you have an s10 from mid 90's to early 2000's and it's running like crap change the map sensor most likely it is the problem rust in tank likely caused by no cap on gas tank and or using gas with ethanol in it
I replaced the pump and fuel filter still won't start. Turns over but no start. Replaced the spider injection as well. Do you have any idea what it could be
Hey bud I just changed mine. It aint that easy , not only do you have to jack up the bed about 20 inches more, and the fuel pump you pulled looks exactly like the one I just installed. I paid almost $200 with tax for that damn thing. I can only tell since you din't bother to put the gas cap back on before your crazy driving the mud and dust did screw it up, much less pass state vehical inspections. What ever ! I did find lowering the bed down onto the fuel pump really helps seat the bid O-ring after it's oiled up. Some people just cut a hole in the bed and weld it up after.
You don't have to mess with the springs or the damn O rind popping back up though. Who cares if the tank is only halve full of gas on the gauge. It's his truck and from the looks of it . The tank will be half full of mud anyway.
A screaming noise, the fuel gauge goes back-and-forth consistently, an interesting one is if you go up the hill and you’re struggling to get up the hill that means fuel pump isn’t sending enough gas to the fuel injectors
@@DustinT when it comes to certian parts like fuel pumps, you should get an OEM or high end unit. Rock auto has 10 different ones to choose from like the OEM Delco and Bosch and the cheaper ones. The Bosch is original equipment. That one is on amazon right now for $87 bucks. I found it for $80 on ebay. The Bosch is the best bang for your buck its original equipment and its selling cheap right now. If its your daily driver for the foreseeable future you should get the good one so your not stuck doing the job again. If you don't care and your selling it right away get the cheap one. Heres the Bosch on amazon. www.amazon.com/Bosch-67435-Original-Equipment-Replacement/dp/B000CEZTXC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542743075&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bosch+67435&dpPl=1&dpID=31Vr6beu8jL&ref=plSrch
That pump doesn't fit my crew cab 4x4. I wish it did because it's about 1/4 the cost of a Delco to fit the new tank. The new tank to fit the crew cab is well over $100 too. I'm over $300 buying parts myself then will have to pay the mechanic when they arrive. Got a gas leak when it's full,been having power issues on hills,and now hard starting issues,also sometimes a loud buzz from the pump... I'm debating whether to cancel the Delco and get a cheaper one because suppliers sometimes charge the higher amount but send a cheap part anyway and I heard Delco is now made in Asia anyway,why pay $200 for a "fake" pump when that extra could go to the mech? The old pickup has already cost me alot this year,maybe I should just make it a light duty plow truck and move on.
Also a Crew 4x4 here. It runs fine, but two issues. No tank pressure so trips smog code (can't smog truck) and gauge drops to zero, then back to normal every few minutes. No idea where leak is, but figure change pump, etc. while at it. What did you end up doing?
Never ever use a vacuum cleaner for sucking up anything flammable! People have died doing it. I use a transmission jack which works well for dropping the tank
Good job my friend where you got fiel pump I want put good one no want put one only be good like 1 to year need do ogain don't my got FIL pump bad got S10 manual Chevrolet 1999 2.2 got it for 7 mont know 3 time put off got back to S10 to stared it no stared way like 2to 7 minutes stared back done do it any more don't know what the problem it do it sontime no all the time you know let me know thank g bless brothers
When I got my S-10, it had opening in the bed. A lot easier and saves a lot of time. Word of advice replace with AC/Delco or Delphi. Don't buy the cheap no names, only last 2-3 months. Always replace fuel filter too.
He didn't use that pump. I had the one he pulled out ; With a lot more clearence. I had to cut a new 2x4 and lower the bed on it to keep it down, to install the C clip.
I like my collector cars better. Open the hood and put the pump on -------anywhere. Can do it with your Sunday best on and not get dirty. Too bad people weren't more selective when they bought these nightmare offbreed fuel injected vehicles new.
FYI. I just got a complete tank with straps, sending unit, and fuel pump for $7 more than just the sending unit and pump from Rock Auto. Grab some new Dorman bolts and clip nuts for the rear strap from a local parts store, and you can avoid needing to boil your tank.
My GMC truck Sonoma is 95 it's not like that I had to cut the bed out 6 by 6 Square hole my bed just to get the lines disconnected I was on a forum and they said you just need to lift the back of the truck I'm by myself and I couldn't do that so I had to take the straps down what a bitch one strap head for bolts on the frame what a nightmare
This job can be done with out lifting the bed. Did it by myself on 03 ZR2. Just make sure tank is as empty as you can get. There are a few testy items that are positioned from the top at factory but with some perseverance you can do it all from underneath. Going back together is easy. I would do it all from underneath only if I ever had to do it again.
