May I add a lil Observation, & warning.. Where is the rear license plate, & if the owner did not supply the wheel locks key, I would of insisted on a $400 down payment to do the job, before it was pushed into the garage bay. You may have to chase him for payment , otherwise. I have been in biz 37 years... No one owes me money.. Thank GOD...
When I was watching this video, I actually did say your forgetting the coil springs, and thought I hope it doesn't take too long for him to realize what he missed ! But another great video Eric !
I LOVE old vehicles!! With that said, by old, I mean the ones with carburetors and MECHANICAL fuel pumps! I would've thought that a Delphi pump was the way to go on that T/A too, until I remembered that GM spun off Delphi years ago. Any time that I change an electric pump, it always seems like trying to figure out which parts that come with the aftermarket pump you need and which ones are intended for other vehicles is harder than the actual repair! I can't wait to get into the 2002 Explorer that's outside my shop right now. I have a Denso pump and all the assorted pieces for that guy on the shelf right now.
This vid makes me feel a bit better after replacing both fuel pumps in my 88 Volvo. It was a real pisser even though I bought an oem pump, which didn't fit. Some plumbing fittings, extra hose, new fuel gauge, and lots of expletives later it works like a charm.
That part on top of the pump is the pulsator,dampens fuel pump pulsations on TPI engines. Prone to failure, ruptures and causes low or no fuel pressure.Used to be a bulletin for this in the 80's.Every time I did a pump on one of these at the dealership it got a new pulsator, after getting burned once.
Three years later I'm seeing this video for the first time and I'm yelling "the springs! The springs!" Love your videos. Found several videos for each of the cars we own. Thank you! You guys rock!
I watched an engine rebuild video done as a series of still images tied together like a flip book over a few minutes. In the end the engine happily skipped out of the shop. The next frames showed about a dozen small screws and bolts that were left behind, quickly trailing behind as though to say "wait for me, you forgot me!". Seriously, I learn more from demonstrated mistakes than the bland successes. Keeping those in also speaks to the author's strength of personality. Real men don't need to conceal mistakes.
Have changed older Fords and GM's. On an 85 or 86 Firebird V6 automatic, my neighbor paid me, while he helped, to replace the fuel pump in the car. Lowered the rear axle and exhaust, and I think part of the suspension. It was over 30 years ago, so, memory's not as great now. Put the pump assy in the tank, and fired up the engine! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO ! ! We knew it ran, so we put the car back together, and he took it out for a ride. Came back with a big smile on his face! That made it worth all the work. Memories! I used grease, you could have used antiseize on the track bar bolts. Just a suggestion, not being critical. Great Video!
Thanks for keeping the springs incident in there and not editing it out. It made my evening great after a long and hard day at work :-) Just brilliant!
Am17 yr Old on my senior yr in HS and i luv ur channel but there is one beautiful young lady that i like very much to bad am so far a way Hehe Hanna she’s beautiful tell her i say hi I don’t Know if she’s ur daughter but I don’t mean to des respect u sir jut like to C her helping around hope To C more of her helping U work on cars to and u the only one that i chose to fix them up am not that great but I fixed my car al the time using ur videos they really help me a lot u know God Bless
At first i tried to convince myself that Eric was just putting the shock bolts back in so he could use the axle jack for something else, but soon realised, nope, he doing what i thought he was doing! lol, happens to all of us. Least you spotted it before you put the car back down! Nice job though Eric, and i can't believe how clean that thing is underneath - must have spent the first 28 years of it's life in California. :-)
Eric.... Please read this bud. I care about people I like... And this is serious! Don't forget the car is on a hoist! Eric you called it your most embarrassing moment. How about your most deadly moment instead. You scared the hell out of me dude and I don't think you even noticed what was happening. Back in mechanics school one of the very first things they taught us about a car on a hoist, was always watch you lift points while using any Jack stands or lift Jack's under the car, while it's on the host. With to much lift pressure from the Jack, you can lift the car off some of the hoist contact points and cause the remaining hoist arms to slide and or shift, causing the car to fall. In all my years, I've seen a few cars fall due to this problem, some with serious injuries and one guy crushed into being a paraplegic patient for the rest of his life. These were good guys like you. Experienced and great mechanics. Please rewatch your video, starting when you forgot the springs and slow it up during the last time you were lifting the axle into place. If you watch the rear hoist lift points closely, you can clearly see that the car lifts off the back two contacts almost an inch because you lifted to high and it shifts about a half inch to the left, because the trans jack wasn't leveled and centered. When you lose contact with any of your hoist contact points, the whole lift balance changes and even thousands of pounds can slide on metal very easily. You know that! So let's start being more careful there bud. Especially since you got children and a wife, that you wouldn't want to see grow up without their dad or her husband. Especially a cool one like you appear to be. Sir, and I give you that respect just from watching your videos, Please take this to heart, because it very well could have turned into an accident that would close South Main for ever. Man we want to see you at the next big get together, walking around on your own two feet and not being pushed by Mrs O in a wheel chair, saying hello with a stylus between your teeth, even if your name is short. Dude, a garage is a garage and yours is a happy one, so please remember to pay attention in each step and always review in your head the basic safety issues that apply to anything you do. That will keep you garage a happy one. Hey, were all human and we all make mistakes, that's why accidents happen, but the most likely thing to hurt or kill anyone, is doing something that has become second nature to them. Safety first, work second Eric, I mean it! Take care and please be careful. Thank you and keep the great videos coming. Jpol. ✌👍, 🚑👎
This video adds some "spring" to your step. We've all done that kind of thing. "Experience is what you get when you were expecting something else." Shakespeare
lol You get a rare opportunity to work on a Florida grade rust free gas tank and you hate it cause it's on an old car. Oh, that new car/old car love/hate relationship! This was a fun one to watch and I really liked the trick of squeezing the fuel line to max out the pressure. Thanks Dr. O!
As Usual great video. Love the fact that you’re honest and would actually not edit out the spring spoof! Catch enjoy your videos immensely keep up the good work.
Brings back memories. The dealer replaced the first two pumps under warrantee, and I did the 3rd one. Turns out the pump was never the problem, it was loose fitting faston connector tabs connecting to the pump. The tab is supposed to fit tight, not be sloppy. I crimped down the faston contact to make it fit tight and never had a problem after that. Have to wonder about the competence of the Techs that didn't notice this since it was so obvious.
I noticed it, but only because I did it myself when I dropped my tank from my 97 camaro. I just thought to myself, "he's gonna be happy when he realizes what he just did" lol. When I did it out was on the ground. You're doing it on a lift. Much easier than mine was!!
This is one of the most cleanest vehicle I seen you work on and I been watch your channel for a long time. That filler neck is one crazy design and on top of that most if not all some kind of aftermarket solid welded exhaust thank you for your great video
Thanks for posting this one! It gives me new appreciation for when we had to have our '93 Dodge Dakota towed in for a fuel pump replacement. Thumbs up!
Eric O: great job! We're all human, don't be too hard on yourself. I've done a number of these F body GM cars back in the day, so I know the drill about doing the fuel pump. It's a bit of a pain,but it is what it is. Anyway happy holidays to you and your lovely family. All the best for the new year.
Reminds me of the time I was assembling a CBX engine. Got the cylinders on in record time only to look down and see the base gasket on the bench ... Curses were spouted !!!
i knew you took out the springs after you had undone the shocks , then when i saw the shocks bolted back in , i thought wait a minute , those should go back in first , then the shocks , but when you finally realised , you forgot and laughed , i laughed with you , not at you . We all forget stuff from time to time , you found your mistake and corrected yourself . Good job Eric . As always , love your videos , and Merry Christmas to you and your family .
I have done most everything you have thus far posted on your channel, but it was mostly on my own vehicles over the years. I even rebuilt transmissions, engines and differentials. But Again that was on my own vehicles for the most part. I don't see how you can do that day in and day out. You obviously enjoy it and seem to be very good at it as well. Glad there are people like you that like to do that type work. You also seem genuinely concerned about people's money and satisfaction. That is a rare trait. I like your videos and how you attack each fix. Bravo sir, Bravo.
Eric, Loved the Trans Am video, but that is not a REALLY OLD CAR. In my world 1988 was yesterday. Thanks for all the great videos they are so much fun to watch. Thanks for making this OLD guy laugh. ( I turned 52 yesterday so I'm a little sensitive). Hope you and your family have a great Christmas. Dave A.
I was yelling at the screen but as usual you didn't hear me..... LMAO, but major respect for leaving the problems you have in the video, makes us happy to see its not just us who makes mistakes, great video as always.
5 years ago I had put a new gas tank in my 1988 Iroc z. The new tank was setting in my barn for a few weeks. I installed the pump, then the tank. A week later it would not start. Engine wasnt getting any fuel, so I pulled the tank, found two dead chipmunks clogged up the pump. I always double check anything I pull from the barn from then on,,,,,,,,lol
I gotta tell ya showing how you twisted the fuel tank to get filler neck and tank in place was very useful. Easily the worst part of this job was wrestling the fuel tank in and out...but hey i think i invented some new swear word along the way lol! Thanks for this video!!
your definitely good at your job You make it seem fun to me mechanic I find it interesting got me starting to work on my own car so I appreciate that man
Eric does a lot of different camera set-ups which takes time. The viewing angles he chooses for us could be used in textbooks. Besides being a great mechanic he’s an excellent cameraman.
Thanks for including the spring blooper. Anyone who claims not to have done something similar is either a bold faced liar or doesn't work on autos. Thanks for another great video!
Keeping my 100th SMA vid comment streak alive, and that was just for the month of December. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the rest of the O. family.
What a great way to start my day a little Chevy bashing and coffee. Now I will climb into my Chevy and go to work and fix Chevy's (seeing a pattern? lol) I remember doing pumps in these old F body's, not fun when they have fuel and you know if your doing a fuel pump it's going to be full of fuel. Have a great day my friend and tell Mrs. O to be easy with that hot rod mini van...
Eric I kept telling you you forgot the springs but you didn't listen. LOL Glad I'm not the only one that goofs. You know you only need them springs if you date the big ones.
If ya like old tractors, then you'll luv old cars (pre 1940), because they're both designed to be worked on in the middle of a muddy field in the middle of nowhere... And your baby boy has good taste. Those are beautiful cars..
I call the sway bar a pan hard bar for the exhaust support I would bend a peace of metal strap bolt together and add a clamp and something is only forgotten if it leaves without it and I am a gear head from way back I really enjoy the older hot rods I built my son a 72 chevelle 383 411 rear paint new interior upgraded the front brakes from drum to disk added a vacuum can for power brakes would pass everything but a gas station good video brings back good memories
Some really good stuff must come in those CV axle boxes. Whole time I’m wondering what kind of magic trick it was going to take to get those springs back in with the shocks bolted up.
This SHOULD make you a fan of "old" cars. I know at least sone 70's Detroit products had that gas pump/gauge accessible right under the trunk carpet. No disassembly needed, just lift the rug and spin 'er out!
That was funny at the end where you said Baby and the baby corrected you ,, My granddaughter Peyton done the same with me ,, I said " How is my baby girl doing ? ..She said "I'm Not A Baby Grandpa !! I'm Peyton !! " ha ha ,, she was two at the time ,, guess she told me
Thanks so much for doing this two part video, gave me the confidence to tackle my fuel pump in my driveway this weekend on my 90 formula. it really wasn’t that bad as long as you have an impact gun! (And a southern car with no rust)
Most other RUclipsrs would have cut 30 minutes of this video and said install is the reverse. But, I really like all of it. Don't edit anything please,it's part 9f the fun and enjoyment.
Big props for not editing out the coil spring debacle i would of been offended at the mini van comment as a big fan of the 3rd gen F bodies if it were not true however an LS conversion is the cure for that plus i was laughing my butt off as you were steadily bolting things back up minus the the springs Great video man really enjoyed and I will subscribe and check out more of your content
Nice video. I had to do this to my 86 mustang gt back in 88 on the side of an interstate in Florida. It went a whole lot easier not anything in the way of the tank. Unbolt one end of the straps let it hang and used a bottle jack to lower it. unhooked the pump new one in raise it and hook it all back up T/A s Firebirds and camaros whole lot less fun.
G'day, Mr. O! Fabulous video! (Fuel Pump Replacement) You know, that-was-priceless: Take a ride this thing? (Firebird Trans Am!!) You don't want riding this... Have you ever rode in mother's minivan... That's twice as fast!! Lol!! 🤣 By the way... Wait a minute. Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Springs! Who needs springs! Where we're going, we don't need... Springs!! Cheers! :-)🤣
I became an expert at Fbody pumps on my old IROC. After they started putting ethanol in fuel, I went through 3 pumps in 5 years. The last time I figured I'd replace the tank while I was at it. Only one available was a 250 dollar Chinese tank from Spectra. Of course 1st one didn't match the angle of the filler neck at all. 2nd one was a lil better, but in the end we still had to trim a little where the neck went through the body. Oh yea and 82-92 gas caps didn't fit anymore. I shouldn't have touched it, but I kept thinking new, new, new.
As I watched you put everything back together and you started bolting the shocks back in, I was asking myself, when is he going to put the springs in. He should be putting those in before bolting the shocks back in. LOL.
I enjoyed your video Eric you got a nice family shop there ,about the springs you got many distractions there shit happens any body could do the same your still a good and thorough MECH in my book .old Jimmy west australia thanks
I got a 89 gta. Put a adjustable fuel regulator on. Was cheaper than the non adjustable. Mine likes to eat ignition modules and maf sensor. Didn't realize how much of a pain in the ass the fuel pump is. Think I will cut a access hatch in mine when the day comes to replace it. 👍up
Ok Eric, what do we win??? I like the older vehicles myself.. They are a heck of a lot easier to work on than the new fangled vehicles that you have to literally be a rocket scientist to work on...
Just catching up on your old video l made my wife jump l was watching this listening through my wireless headphones and l scared her half to death by shouting out SPRINGS Mr O great video enjoying everyone
It’s amazing how far fuel pumps, now known as fuel pump modules, have come in nearly 30 years since that Firebird was built. Pumps themselves may not have, but everything around them has. Plastic everywhere.
lol Eric, distractions at the shop are dangerous. i have forgotten to tighten wheel nuts on cars because of that. it happens too often for comfort to other people too.
I'm surprised I actually did notice the missing coil springs when you mentioned bolting the shocks back on. Pretty much everything now has struts in the back so it's an inevitable error. It's kind of like forgetting to install a distributor rotor button.
I was waiting forever for you to realize the springs werent in! I was trying to tell you but well... this youtube thing only works one way. lol good one.
I gotta say, it sure seems like you made this way harder than it needed to be. I did these back it the day and they were never as hard as you made it look. Oh well, I’m not in your shoes and am only watching. You keep doing the awesome job you do!! Love watching.
Excellent pair of videos. I really appreciate you posting this. I know of only one other video (family guy in driveway) that shows the ACTUAL REMOVAL of a tank on third-gen Camaro or Firebird.
I was going to say something about the springs but I only told myself......"where's the Spring" so I let it slide this time LOLOL Should make SMA gag reels
When I was a kid, I made an access panel in mine. 87 Camaro 2.8 multiport, had a whole 187hp at its best lol good shit
This is therapeutic to watch. A real Mechanic doing real work, The right way.
That's why everybody loves your channel! You are real and you are honest as the day is long, Thanks Eric.
May I add a lil Observation, & warning.. Where is the rear license plate, & if the owner did not supply the wheel locks key, I would of insisted on a $400 down payment to do the job, before it was pushed into the garage bay. You may have to chase him for payment , otherwise. I have been in biz 37 years... No one owes me money.. Thank GOD...
When I was watching this video, I actually did say your forgetting the coil springs, and thought I hope it doesn't take too long for him to realize what he missed ! But another great video Eric !
I LOVE old vehicles!! With that said, by old, I mean the ones with carburetors and MECHANICAL fuel pumps! I would've thought that a Delphi pump was the way to go on that T/A too, until I remembered that GM spun off Delphi years ago. Any time that I change an electric pump, it always seems like trying to figure out which parts that come with the aftermarket pump you need and which ones are intended for other vehicles is harder than the actual repair! I can't wait to get into the 2002 Explorer that's outside my shop right now. I have a Denso pump and all the assorted pieces for that guy on the shelf right now.
This vid makes me feel a bit better after replacing both fuel pumps in my 88 Volvo. It was a real pisser even though I bought an oem pump, which didn't fit. Some plumbing fittings, extra hose, new fuel gauge, and lots of expletives later it works like a charm.
I love the old cars. Mechanical fuel pumps were a lot easier to replace and no fancy pants fuel line connectors to have to mess with.
That's why I own a 1982 Trans am .with carb.They may be 'slow' but changing the engine mounted pump way better.
I always liked the mechanical fuel pump and carburetors
Mr.O is human after all folks! Who hasn't forgotten to put on a turn signal or put the wrong fuel in your vehicle. Great video!!
That part on top of the pump is the pulsator,dampens fuel pump pulsations on TPI engines. Prone to failure, ruptures and causes low or no fuel pressure.Used to be a bulletin for this in the 80's.Every time I did a pump on one of these at the dealership it got a new pulsator, after getting burned once.
Through the magic of video editing, those springs could have miraculously appeared.
Three years later I'm seeing this video for the first time and I'm yelling "the springs! The springs!" Love your videos. Found several videos for each of the cars we own. Thank you! You guys rock!
Thank You for your time on you tube, the 2 videos on replacing fuel pump on the red trans am got me thinking I may take it to my mechanic.
I grew up on old GM cars. So this video was like a trip through memory lane.
Cut my teeth helping my dad fix the old J body GM stuff he seemed to love. Still the go to guy at my shop when 80s or 90s vintage GM stuff rolls in.
Thank you for making this video, I did a fuel pump on a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am today at work and your video helped alot!!
I watched an engine rebuild video done as a series of still images tied together like a flip book over a few minutes. In the end the engine happily skipped out of the shop. The next frames showed about a dozen small screws and bolts that were left behind, quickly trailing behind as though to say "wait for me, you forgot me!". Seriously, I learn more from demonstrated mistakes than the bland successes. Keeping those in also speaks to the author's strength of personality. Real men don't need to conceal mistakes.
Have changed older Fords and GM's. On an 85 or 86 Firebird V6 automatic, my neighbor paid me, while he helped, to replace the fuel pump in the car. Lowered the rear axle and exhaust, and I think part of the suspension. It was over 30 years ago, so, memory's not as great now. Put the pump assy in the tank, and fired up the engine! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO ! !
We knew it ran, so we put the car back together, and he took it out for a ride. Came back with a big smile on his face! That made it worth all the work. Memories!
I used grease, you could have used antiseize on the track bar bolts. Just a suggestion, not being critical. Great Video!
Thanks for keeping the springs incident in there and not editing it out. It made my evening great after a long and hard day at work :-) Just brilliant!
I miss the days when fuel pumps were on the side of the engine block, and driven by the crankshaft. Easy job.... 2 bolts, 2 lines, and done!
Andy Lucas
And no computers!!
Just plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and condenser... tune up done!!!
Am17 yr Old on my senior yr in HS and i luv ur channel but there is one beautiful young lady that i like very much to bad am so far a way Hehe Hanna she’s beautiful tell her i say hi I don’t Know if she’s ur daughter but I don’t mean to des respect u sir jut like to C her helping around hope To C more of her helping U work on cars to and u the only one that i chose to fix them up am not that great but I fixed my car al the time using ur videos they really help me a lot u know God Bless
All show, no go. You have a real fire breather there. At 29:53, watching you install that dual exhaust that comes from one exhaust pipe. Thumbs up.
At first i tried to convince myself that Eric was just putting the shock bolts back in so he could use the axle jack for something else, but soon realised, nope, he doing what i thought he was doing! lol, happens to all of us. Least you spotted it before you put the car back down! Nice job though Eric, and i can't believe how clean that thing is underneath - must have spent the first 28 years of it's life in California. :-)
Eric.... Please read this bud. I care about people I like... And this is serious! Don't forget the car is on a hoist! Eric you called it your most embarrassing moment. How about your most deadly moment instead. You scared the hell out of me dude and I don't think you even noticed what was happening. Back in mechanics school one of the very first things they taught us about a car on a hoist, was always watch you lift points while using any Jack stands or lift Jack's under the car, while it's on the host. With to much lift pressure from the Jack, you can lift the car off some of the hoist contact points and cause the remaining hoist arms to slide and or shift, causing the car to fall. In all my years, I've seen a few cars fall due to this problem, some with serious injuries and one guy crushed into being a paraplegic patient for the rest of his life. These were good guys like you. Experienced and great mechanics. Please rewatch your video, starting when you forgot the springs and slow it up during the last time you were lifting the axle into place. If you watch the rear hoist lift points closely, you can clearly see that the car lifts off the back two contacts almost an inch because you lifted to high and it shifts about a half inch to the left, because the trans jack wasn't leveled and centered. When you lose contact with any of your hoist contact points, the whole lift balance changes and even thousands of pounds can slide on metal very easily. You know that! So let's start being more careful there bud. Especially since you got children and a wife, that you wouldn't want to see grow up without their dad or her husband. Especially a cool one like you appear to be. Sir, and I give you that respect just from watching your videos, Please take this to heart, because it very well could have turned into an accident that would close South Main for ever. Man we want to see you at the next big get together, walking around on your own two feet and not being pushed by Mrs O in a wheel chair, saying hello with a stylus between your teeth, even if your name is short. Dude, a garage is a garage and yours is a happy one, so please remember to pay attention in each step and always review in your head the basic safety issues that apply to anything you do. That will keep you garage a happy one. Hey, were all human and we all make mistakes, that's why accidents happen, but the most likely thing to hurt or kill anyone, is doing something that has become second nature to them. Safety first, work second Eric, I mean it! Take care and please be careful.
Thank you and keep the great videos coming. Jpol. ✌👍, 🚑👎
This video adds some "spring" to your step. We've all done that kind of thing. "Experience is what you get when you were expecting something else." Shakespeare
lol You get a rare opportunity to work on a Florida grade rust free gas tank and you hate it cause it's on an old car. Oh, that new car/old car love/hate relationship! This was a fun one to watch and I really liked the trick of squeezing the fuel line to max out the pressure. Thanks Dr. O!
Welcome back to South Main Auto, where today we will replace the fuel pump, and lower the ride height the easy way!! Stay tuned!!
As Usual great video. Love the fact that you’re honest and would actually not edit out the spring spoof! Catch enjoy your videos immensely keep up the good work.
Brings back memories. The dealer replaced the first two pumps under warrantee, and I did the 3rd one. Turns out the pump was never the problem, it was loose fitting faston connector tabs connecting to the pump. The tab is supposed to fit tight, not be sloppy. I crimped down the faston contact to make it fit tight and never had a problem after that. Have to wonder about the competence of the Techs that didn't notice this since it was so obvious.
I noticed it, but only because I did it myself when I dropped my tank from my 97 camaro. I just thought to myself, "he's gonna be happy when he realizes what he just did" lol. When I did it out was on the ground. You're doing it on a lift. Much easier than mine was!!
This is one of the most cleanest vehicle I seen you work on and I been watch your channel for a long time. That filler neck is one crazy design and on top of that most if not all some kind of aftermarket solid welded exhaust thank you for your great video
Thanks for posting this one! It gives me new appreciation for when we had to have our '93 Dodge Dakota towed in for a fuel pump replacement. Thumbs up!
It’s fun watching anyone change a fuel pump in a third gen f body. I will always have my 92 1LE, great cars.
Eric O: great job! We're all human, don't be too hard on yourself. I've done a number of these F body GM cars back in the day, so I know the drill about doing the fuel pump. It's a bit of a pain,but it is what it is. Anyway happy holidays to you and your lovely family. All the best for the new year.
Reminds me of the time I was assembling a CBX engine. Got the cylinders on in record time only to look down and see the base gasket on the bench ... Curses were spouted !!!
...10:00 "Makes you appreciate modern cars... especially those where there's an access panel for the fuel pump, etc., under the rear seat."
Great T-shirt opportunity Eric.... "Don't forget your Springs".
Is that you, Chris? If so, you got the coal burning yet? :)
Hey Smitty! Yep, and yep. :-) Check out my videos...
i knew you took out the springs after you had undone the shocks , then when i saw the shocks bolted back in , i thought wait a minute , those should go back in first , then the shocks , but when you finally realised , you forgot and laughed , i laughed with you , not at you . We all forget stuff from time to time , you found your mistake and corrected yourself . Good job Eric . As always , love your videos , and Merry Christmas to you and your family .
As you were assembling I was sitting here thinking .... springs ... springs ... DUDE! ... springs!
I have done most everything you have thus far posted on your channel, but it was mostly on my own vehicles over the years. I even rebuilt transmissions, engines and differentials. But Again that was on my own vehicles for the most part. I don't see how you can do that day in and day out. You obviously enjoy it and seem to be very good at it as well. Glad there are people like you that like to do that type work. You also seem genuinely concerned about people's money and satisfaction. That is a rare trait. I like your videos and how you attack each fix. Bravo sir, Bravo.
Buddy this video will help so much. I have to drop the tank in my 89 camaro. Thank you for the great video.
You are great at the video effects. I could swear I smelled rotten fuel when you pulled that sending unit out of the tank!
Eric,
Loved the Trans Am video, but that is not a REALLY OLD CAR. In my world 1988 was yesterday. Thanks for all the great videos they are so much fun to watch. Thanks for making this OLD guy laugh. ( I turned 52 yesterday so I'm a little sensitive).
Hope you and your family have a great Christmas.
Dave A.
I was yelling at the screen but as usual you didn't hear me..... LMAO, but major respect for leaving the problems you have in the video, makes us happy to see its not just us who makes mistakes, great video as always.
5 years ago I had put a new gas tank in my 1988 Iroc z. The new tank was setting in my barn for a few weeks.
I installed the pump, then the tank. A week later it would not start.
Engine wasnt getting any fuel, so I pulled the tank, found two dead chipmunks clogged up the pump.
I always double check anything I pull from the barn from then on,,,,,,,,lol
I gotta tell ya showing how you twisted the fuel tank to get filler neck and tank in place was very useful. Easily the worst part of this job was wrestling the fuel tank in and out...but hey i think i invented some new swear word along the way lol! Thanks for this video!!
your definitely good at your job
You make it seem fun to me mechanic I find it interesting got me starting to work on my own car so I appreciate that man
Eric does a lot of different camera set-ups which takes time. The viewing angles he chooses for us could be used in textbooks. Besides being a great mechanic he’s an excellent cameraman.
Thanks for including the spring blooper. Anyone who claims not to have done something similar is either a bold faced liar or doesn't work on autos. Thanks for another great video!
Awww... Chloe was still just a little puppy. She was so cute!
Keeping my 100th SMA vid comment streak alive, and that was just for the month of December. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the rest of the O. family.
I had people looking at me funny. I was yelling at the phone SPRINGS when you put the shock bolts in.
What a great way to start my day a little Chevy bashing and coffee. Now I will climb into my Chevy and go to work and fix Chevy's (seeing a pattern? lol) I remember doing pumps in these old F body's, not fun when they have fuel and you know if your doing a fuel pump it's going to be full of fuel. Have a great day my friend and tell Mrs. O to be easy with that hot rod mini van...
it never fails, when they run rough/funny, people go to gas station and fill tank, only to have it not start again or quit shortly after.
Chevy bashing a pontiac?
@@rimmersbryggeri It was built with a Chevy 305 under the hood.
@@chevyguy6961 No it had a gm 305. And by this time it was mostly brand engineering anyway.
@@rimmersbryggeri It's a Chevy, I know I worked on them. It saved GM money doing it that way when they came out with the F-body.
Kudos for the lack of editing, Eric. it's good to see that even the pros forget stuff - then just go back without bitching and get it sorted. :-)
Oh noo! That spring's are crazy! Yeahhh!
Eric I kept telling you you forgot the springs but you didn't listen. LOL Glad I'm not the only one that goofs. You know you only need them springs if you date the big ones.
If ya like old tractors, then you'll luv old cars (pre 1940), because they're both designed to be worked on in the middle of a muddy field in the middle of nowhere... And your baby boy has good taste. Those are beautiful cars..
Well, now a days, all everyone wants is a rice burner. I still like my 60' & 70's muscle cars. Let's see the slant eyes build one like those.
I guess my husband and I are exceptions, then . . . we try to buy American whenever possible. at the moment, we drive a Jeep. Grand Cherokee. Love it.
@@KECOG That will be the Fiat Cherokee than!
I call the sway bar a pan hard bar for the exhaust support I would bend a peace of metal strap bolt together and add a clamp and something is only forgotten if it leaves without it and I am a gear head from way back I really enjoy the older hot rods I built my son a 72 chevelle 383 411 rear paint new interior upgraded the front brakes from drum to disk added a vacuum can for power brakes would pass everything but a gas station good video brings back good memories
Some really good stuff must come in those CV axle boxes. Whole time I’m wondering what kind of magic trick it was going to take to get those springs back in with the shocks bolted up.
After working my BUTT’ off as a fleet Mechanic all day I can’t wait to get home and watch your videos
Extra like! Did Hannah say a bad word when she saw that spring? Thank you Eric and Merry Christmas.
This SHOULD make you a fan of "old" cars. I know at least sone 70's Detroit products had that gas pump/gauge accessible right under the trunk carpet. No disassembly needed, just lift the rug and spin 'er out!
Even after a few years fly by us we still gotta love this video. We don't need no stinking springs!!
That was funny at the end where you said Baby and the baby corrected you ,, My granddaughter Peyton done the same with me ,, I said " How is my baby girl doing ? ..She said "I'm Not A Baby Grandpa !! I'm Peyton !! " ha ha ,, she was two at the time ,, guess she told me
When you pulled the whole assembly out of that fuel tank couldn't believe that fit in there!!
Just changed the pump in my 2001 Mazda Tribute. Took me 20 min. Access door under the back seat and there it is.
Thanks so much for doing this two part video, gave me the confidence to tackle my fuel pump in my driveway this weekend on my 90 formula. it really wasn’t that bad as long as you have an impact gun! (And a southern car with no rust)
the coil springs u almost forgot to install that was funny...lol....glad u caught it great work
Most other RUclipsrs would have cut 30 minutes of this video and said install is the reverse. But, I really like all of it. Don't edit anything please,it's part 9f the fun and enjoyment.
Oops 😬 where do these round springing things go. It is great someone can laugh at their oh dangs I forgot theses. More videos please! Thank you.
He's just test fitting, put it ALL back together later...
The ol' leak tamer. I have forgotten about that since you got the new one. A lot has changed in a few short years. Nice nostalgic video.
Another good one from SMA. They just keep coming.
Fantastic, awesome to see you work on a classic, hopefully it will need the regulator rebuilt and he lets you do it .. thanks bro"
Big props for not editing out the coil spring debacle i would of been offended at the mini van comment as a big fan of the 3rd gen F bodies if it were not true however an LS conversion is the cure for that plus i was laughing my butt off as you were steadily bolting things back up minus the the springs
Great video man really enjoyed and I will subscribe and check out more of your content
Nice video. I had to do this to my 86 mustang gt back in 88 on the side of an interstate in Florida.
It went a whole lot easier not anything in the way of the tank. Unbolt one end of the straps let it hang and used a bottle jack to lower it. unhooked the pump new one in raise it and hook it all back up T/A s Firebirds and camaros whole lot less fun.
I was hollering at the screen to put the springs back in Eric....! lol.... That's a Scotty Kilmer move for sure!!
G'day, Mr. O! Fabulous video! (Fuel Pump Replacement) You know, that-was-priceless: Take a ride this thing? (Firebird Trans Am!!) You don't want riding this... Have you ever rode in mother's minivan... That's twice as fast!! Lol!! 🤣
By the way... Wait a minute. Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Springs! Who needs springs! Where we're going, we don't need... Springs!!
Cheers! :-)🤣
I became an expert at Fbody pumps on my old IROC. After they started putting ethanol in fuel, I went through 3 pumps in 5 years. The last time I figured I'd replace the tank while I was at it. Only one available was a 250 dollar Chinese tank from Spectra. Of course 1st one didn't match the angle of the filler neck at all. 2nd one was a lil better, but in the end we still had to trim a little where the neck went through the body. Oh yea and 82-92 gas caps didn't fit anymore. I shouldn't have touched it, but I kept thinking new, new, new.
I missed the springs too! lol. Thanks for the video.
Sitting here watching it late at night Eric, and I'm going...."Eric, the springs man" ! Ha !
As I watched you put everything back together and you started bolting the shocks back in, I was asking myself, when is he going to put the springs in. He should be putting those in before bolting the shocks back in. LOL.
You’re funny. Those who never try never fail. But I never make a mistake. Once I thought I did, but I was mistaken.
Don’t forget your springs!!
Words to live by!!!! LOL. 😂
I was wondering when you was going to put the springs in , lol . yes it's funny , and yes we have all been there.
Miller High Life commercial aired for me right before this video......after the springs, now I know why. He needed a cool one after that.
You remembered the springs!!
I enjoyed your video Eric you got a nice family shop there ,about the springs you got many distractions there shit happens any body could do the same your still a good and thorough MECH in my book .old Jimmy west australia thanks
I got a 89 gta. Put a adjustable fuel regulator on. Was cheaper than the non adjustable. Mine likes to eat ignition modules and maf sensor. Didn't realize how much of a pain in the ass the fuel pump is. Think I will cut a access hatch in mine when the day comes to replace it. 👍up
Ok Eric, what do we win??? I like the older vehicles myself.. They are a heck of a lot easier to work on than the new fangled vehicles that you have to literally be a rocket scientist to work on...
Just catching up on your old video l made my wife jump l was watching this listening through my wireless headphones and l scared her half to death by shouting out SPRINGS Mr O great video enjoying everyone
It’s amazing how far fuel pumps, now known as fuel pump modules, have come in nearly 30 years since that Firebird was built. Pumps themselves may not have, but everything around them has. Plastic everywhere.
broken plastic all over the place :))
Eric O I can't imagine what this job paid,...but it wasn't enough !
You honestly read my mind Stone . Eric damn sure has some patience is all i can say .
If you had edited the part out about the springs, I would have stopped watching your channel! Hahaha Love it Eric!
lol Eric, distractions at the shop are dangerous. i have forgotten to tighten wheel nuts on cars because of that. it happens too often for comfort to other people too.
I'm surprised I actually did notice the missing coil springs when you mentioned bolting the shocks back on. Pretty much everything now has struts in the back so it's an inevitable error. It's kind of like forgetting to install a distributor rotor button.
Too good and very funny. I especially like the Mom's mini van is faster !!!
excellent video.You make everything look so easy
I was waiting forever for you to realize the springs werent in! I was trying to tell you but well... this youtube thing only works one way. lol good one.
I gotta say, it sure seems like you made this way harder than it needed to be. I did these back it the day and they were never as hard as you made it look.
Oh well, I’m not in your shoes and am only watching. You keep doing the awesome job you do!! Love watching.
Excellent pair of videos. I really appreciate you posting this. I know of only one other video (family guy in driveway) that shows the ACTUAL REMOVAL of a tank on third-gen Camaro or Firebird.
Thank you for posting.
I was going to say something about the springs but I only told myself......"where's the Spring" so I let it slide this time LOLOL
Should make SMA gag reels