I decided to go that route. However, I cut out a perfect square and put an access door in. I looks great and can't even tell it's there when its covered up by the carpeted floor mat I have in there. Highly recommend over dropping the fuel tank as I found it to be much easier. Especially if you have to replace the pump again in the future for some reason.
Thanks for making an informative video. I'm doing the pump in my 97 GMC Safari today. My pump hasn't failed but the fuel guage needle is way over past full at the 4 o'clock position not moving and van has 98k on and pump occasionally chatters so I figure it's time.
315,000 miles and original fuel pump. Always top off fuel tank. The pump will stay cool and will last if you fill it instead of pumping a few gallons at a time.
Awesome video. Nicely edited and narrated. I’m prepping for my first fuel pump swap on my 2001 Astro. Fuel pump is starting to fail and the ethanol probably has something to do with it. Thank you. *subscribed for more Astro content 😁
Mine started acting up today on my 03. I replaced the filter first because it’s was the easiest. It didn’t fix my problem so I checked the fuel pressure and it’s at 19-20 psi. So I guess I’m replacing the pump
1994 GMC Safari , rebuild. fuel issues and the serpentine belt is broken. It was professionally done conversion. 4 flexsteel captains chairs and a bed/ couch . It has lot's of potential and I am not in a hurry.
The metal cover over the pump (if you have it) is thin, like a tin can. EZ to remove or cut in half with snips. The 8x10" hole makes it easier. A McMasters electric box door over the hole and fill the gaps for air tight. Muffler hole patch with thick 1/4" adhesive on one side and tin foil on the other can seal it.
I THINK HE WANTS TO DO THINGS THE HARD WAY LET HIM GO. HE LOVES TO SPEND HOURS AT THIS PROBLEM. OVER AND OVER AGAIN IVE OWNED MANY OF THESE VANS FIRST THING CUT HOLE IN FLOOR ROAD SIDE REPAIR 30 MIN NO TOW TRUCK.
a lot of reports that Delphi is using Chinese parts (or Chinese manufacturers are counterfeiting Delphi parts). I say pay once, cry once. get the GM/AC part and don't worry for another 20 years.
With all due respect, when a fuel pump goes out it goes out. I have owned three Astro vans and I have had them die straight out with no warning or pump whine. I now cut access doors in my vans and keep a spare pump on hand in case I am back in the sticks somewhere when it dies. Takes about 15 minutes to switch out with minimal tools.
Agreed. I'm currently in the middle of cutting an access panel right now. I'm on my 4th fuel pump from the van being new. I'm the original owner. These pumps just pop without warning. Doesn't matter if it's oem or Chinese. And let me tell you... That pulling the tank out with the van on the ground, easy peasy is a fantasy. There's a reason he didn't film disconnecting or reconnecting those fuel lines. Especially if the have some age. The access panel is the way to go. Unfortunately I found all this out after the tank is on the ground. This is the first time I'm doing the swap myself and this will be the last time I take this tank down. I've done this work on many other trucks in the past but this van is a royal pain in the @$$.
sounds like access panel to fuel pump should be moved up my list of to do things. My 86 astro has been my bread and butter work van since 97. Original transmission.
Mine died today after lunch! No noise and I knew I was toast! I knew it was going bad because I pressure tested it and the it wouldn't hold pressure at all...I thought it could go a little more...Nope!
Can I ask why you don't recommend cutting a hole? I know the safety reasons behind but I'm just curious. Also do you recommend, for states with salt, to clean the bottom of the van when the tank's down so that it can have a anti-rust coating applied to it?
Cutting a hole is just plain hackery. Not only are you compromising the seal the floor provides you are creating a new potential rust spot. Plus, some vans had an addtional cover shield over the tank so you would need to drop the tank anyway after making a hole. Installing an access hatch is a very valid update, however to do that properly you should drop the tank. If i had to do this job again, i think i could get it done in under 30 minutes. Its easy as hell.
@@astrosafariguy2739 I'll keep that in mind. I'm looking at getting one and if I do it'll be from a state that doesn't use salt so that I won't have rust. So it's doable for sure. My big concern though is I'd be buying from a state that's no where near me. So it's going off the seller's word before flying out there.
@@NavigatedChaos if you want to cut a hole and install a nice access latch, you want to drop the tank anyways. so just drop the tank, not hard even for a beginner.
@@astrosafariguy2739 Dropping the gas tank is easy in good conditions. What about 11'oclock on Sunday night in a snow storm and you're 100 miles from home. You going lay your butt in the snow and drop the tank? No FFing way. Cut access panel and do the job at night inside, dry and comfortable. Total no brainer.
@@astrosafariguy2739 Also cutting a hole in the floorboard, you are taking a chance with a spark setting off an exploding gas tank if there is fumes coming out of it for some reason...
You said at the end that the fuel pump should prime for a while, but I read in a Haynes manual that the fuel pump only primes for two seconds. Confusing. "Have an assistant turn the ignition key ON (engine OFF). Battery voltage should be supplied to the connector for approximately 2 seconds each time the ignition key is cycled to the ON position. Note: The key must remain in the OFF position for 10 seconds before the fuel pump will be energized again."
People running it out of gas...Gas is the pumps lube for the motor. Also the quality of gas isn't what it used to be and original pumps don't do well with ethanol fuel mix
I cut a square hole around the fuel pump sending unit in my Astro work van. Made it SOOO much easier. And if the fuel pump ever goes out again far away from home, it will be SOOOO much easier to change again. I made the square piece of metal I cut out into a removable access panel. They should have done that from the factory.
you don't - Also, if you know it's going, or think it is, as mentioned in the beginning of this video, drive it until the tank has little gas it it. If it just goes out on you that's a different story.... If you want to drain some fuel that's pretty simple stuff with a siphon system found at any auto parts store or just the old fashioned way of sucking on a hose to start that - Finding something preferably gas cans to hold the fuel is your biggest issue going that route
im confuse. i have a 99 astro awd cargo. and it was a totally different setup. it had a tension ring around holding it with 2 tabs on the unit itself. does it matter? i notice they other one is a round setup where i dont see how this will effect it.
I would not cut a hole because I would screw it up, I also live in Chicago and the hole would rust and destroy the floor. Dropping the gas tank is not hard after you do it 3 or4 times, big hint drain the gas out before dropping it. What pissed me off is that my old 1999 Safari had a steel tank, my new 2000 Astro has a plastic tank, the fuel pumps are not interchangeable between the 1999 and 2000. I end up buying a $60.00 fuel pump an hade no problems in the last year (knock on wood).
That specific reason is why I'm heading to get one from a no salt state. I'm in Michigan and I've already experienced what rust can do. Speaking of which though, is the spare tire for a Astro on the bottom of the vehicle? If so I'd love to get a plastic cover to go over the tire to protect from rust. Had a tire explode on another car and the spare was rusted to pieces and shut. Don't want that again.
@@NavigatedChaos I live in Illinois and my original 1999 Safari was so rusty that the tire place would not lift it on the hoist to install new tires. The drive train was still good. In 2019 I bought a 2000 astro ($3000) that originated from California, no rust anywhere, it live in CA for 20 years. Great van except the engine was blown, head gasket. So I spent 2 months swapping the engine and trans from the old to new van. The van run great except for the EVAP code I need to fix. My steel spare tire would also rust, I ended up mounting the spare on a aluminum rim. so far no problems. good luck
Floor jack, Piece of wood, socket Ratchet set, flashlight, compressed air, white lithium, crimpers, Anti seize, gas can and hose to siphon out remaining gas, degreaser, , hammer and wedge/punch, box cutter, wire cutters, heat gun, electrical tape, zip tie
Believe me it's better to cut it out from the top through the floorboard only because you will be doing it again if you keep your astro long enough trust me I know iv lived it 3 times so far with 2 astro vans , astro vans are notorious for this problem just check out the web for all these different videos on how to change out a astro van fuel pumps !!!!!!!
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Really, one of the best repair videos on RUclips. Great thanks to you.
Thank you for making good astro content.
Please make more Astro videos! They are all so good
Thank You for this. Another guy cut through the floor which I thought was extreme.
I decided to go that route. However, I cut out a perfect square and put an access door in. I looks great and can't even tell it's there when its covered up by the carpeted floor mat I have in there.
Highly recommend over dropping the fuel tank as I found it to be much easier. Especially if you have to replace the pump again in the future for some reason.
Found you on Google, came here specifically to give you a LIKE. Great video thanks.
Love my 94
Thank you, right diagnosis and repair for Safari SLT
Excellent video/tutorial. My '94 Astro fuel pump just died. I will order the Delphi & follow your instructions
Doing this on a 99 Astro again to replace an incorrect pump (S10) and needed this refresher. Thanks. :)
Paint astro van good video great details of the fuel pump
Thanks for making an informative video. I'm doing the pump in my 97 GMC Safari today. My pump hasn't failed but the fuel guage needle is way over past full at the 4 o'clock position not moving and van has 98k on and pump occasionally chatters so I figure it's time.
Tip: spray some penetrating fluid on the lock ring tabs.
Awesome instrucions excellent!
315,000 miles and original fuel pump. Always top off fuel tank. The pump will stay cool and will last if you fill it instead of pumping a few gallons at a time.
spot on Great
Awesome video. Nicely edited and narrated. I’m prepping for my first fuel pump swap on my 2001 Astro. Fuel pump is starting to fail and the ethanol probably has something to do with it. Thank you. *subscribed for more Astro content 😁
Would you lose hp going uphill? Currently that’s what goes on with my 2003. Can’t even take it on the freeway.
Mine started acting up today on my 03. I replaced the filter first because it’s was the easiest. It didn’t fix my problem so I checked the fuel pressure and it’s at 19-20 psi. So I guess I’m replacing the pump
Great video excellent work
1994 GMC Safari , rebuild. fuel issues and the serpentine belt is broken. It was professionally done conversion. 4 flexsteel captains chairs and a bed/ couch . It has lot's of potential and I am not in a hurry.
Thank you for the content, it really helped me out 👍🏼🤙🏼💯🙏🏼
Thank you
You didn’t reconnect the fuel lines. Are there any o rings in the hose connectors?
It didn't show hooking the fuel line backup
Do you by chance work in aviation?
FOD pretty much gave it away.
The metal cover over the pump (if you have it) is thin, like a tin can. EZ to remove or cut in half with snips. The 8x10" hole makes it easier. A McMasters electric box door over the hole and fill the gaps for air tight. Muffler hole patch with thick 1/4" adhesive on one side and tin foil on the other can seal it.
I THINK HE WANTS TO DO THINGS THE HARD WAY LET HIM GO. HE LOVES TO SPEND HOURS AT THIS PROBLEM. OVER AND OVER AGAIN IVE OWNED MANY OF THESE VANS FIRST THING CUT HOLE IN FLOOR ROAD SIDE REPAIR 30 MIN NO TOW TRUCK.
Thanks bro
Gents I am to make decision which pump to choose ACDelco Fuel Pump MU1380 or Delphi FG0288 Fuel Module for my 2003 astrovan?
AC Delco & Delphi are both good pumps. Use either.
a lot of reports that Delphi is using Chinese parts (or Chinese manufacturers are counterfeiting Delphi parts). I say pay once, cry once. get the GM/AC part and don't worry for another 20 years.
@@dodgeplow appreciate!!
Great video, right to the point!
With all due respect, when a fuel pump goes out it goes out. I have owned three Astro vans and I have had them die straight out with no warning or pump whine. I now cut access doors in my vans and keep a spare pump on hand in case I am back in the sticks somewhere when it dies. Takes about 15 minutes to switch out with minimal tools.
Agreed. I'm currently in the middle of cutting an access panel right now. I'm on my 4th fuel pump from the van being new. I'm the original owner. These pumps just pop without warning. Doesn't matter if it's oem or Chinese.
And let me tell you... That pulling the tank out with the van on the ground, easy peasy is a fantasy. There's a reason he didn't film disconnecting or reconnecting those fuel lines. Especially if the have some age. The access panel is the way to go. Unfortunately I found all this out after the tank is on the ground.
This is the first time I'm doing the swap myself and this will be the last time I take this tank down. I've done this work on many other trucks in the past but this van is a royal pain in the @$$.
sounds like access panel to fuel pump should be moved up my list of to do things. My 86 astro has been my bread and butter work van since 97. Original transmission.
Mine died today after lunch! No noise and I knew I was toast! I knew it was going bad because I pressure tested it and the it wouldn't hold pressure at all...I thought it could go a little more...Nope!
How about cleaning the tank with the Delphi solution? Also is there no fuel sock?
Delphi has a internal fuel screen says it right on top of pump
How many gallons were in the tank? Thanks
Did receive a diagram to illustrate wire connection, would you be able to tell me which color goes which each wire
Can I ask why you don't recommend cutting a hole? I know the safety reasons behind but I'm just curious. Also do you recommend, for states with salt, to clean the bottom of the van when the tank's down so that it can have a anti-rust coating applied to it?
Cutting a hole is just plain hackery. Not only are you compromising the seal the floor provides you are creating a new potential rust spot. Plus, some vans had an addtional cover shield over the tank so you would need to drop the tank anyway after making a hole. Installing an access hatch is a very valid update, however to do that properly you should drop the tank.
If i had to do this job again, i think i could get it done in under 30 minutes. Its easy as hell.
@@astrosafariguy2739 I'll keep that in mind. I'm looking at getting one and if I do it'll be from a state that doesn't use salt so that I won't have rust. So it's doable for sure. My big concern though is I'd be buying from a state that's no where near me. So it's going off the seller's word before flying out there.
@@NavigatedChaos if you want to cut a hole and install a nice access latch, you want to drop the tank anyways. so just drop the tank, not hard even for a beginner.
@@astrosafariguy2739 Dropping the gas tank is easy in good conditions. What about 11'oclock on Sunday night in a snow storm and you're 100 miles from home. You going lay your butt in the snow and drop the tank? No FFing way. Cut access panel and do the job at night inside, dry and comfortable. Total no brainer.
@@astrosafariguy2739 Also cutting a hole in the floorboard, you are taking a chance with a spark setting off an exploding gas tank if there is fumes coming out of it for some reason...
You said at the end that the fuel pump should prime for a while, but I read in a Haynes manual that the fuel pump only primes for two seconds. Confusing.
"Have an assistant turn the ignition key ON (engine OFF). Battery voltage should be supplied to the connector for approximately 2 seconds each time the ignition key is cycled to the ON position. Note: The key must remain in the OFF position for 10 seconds before the fuel pump will be energized again."
ahhh turn the ignition on and wait four seconds.
@@TheTheratfarmer Thanks, problem is solved :)
Is replacing the fuel pump
related to the motor heating up too much?
People running it out of gas...Gas is the pumps lube for the motor. Also the quality of gas isn't what it used to be and original pumps don't do well with ethanol fuel mix
I cut a square hole around the fuel pump sending unit in my Astro work van. Made it SOOO much easier. And if the fuel pump ever goes out again far away from home, it will be SOOOO much easier to change again. I made the square piece of metal I cut out into a removable access panel. They should have done that from the factory.
Just wondering how to drain a full tank out?
you don't - Also, if you know it's going, or think it is, as mentioned in the beginning of this video, drive it until the tank has little gas it it. If it just goes out on you that's a different story.... If you want to drain some fuel that's pretty simple stuff with a siphon system found at any auto parts store or just the old fashioned way of sucking on a hose to start that - Finding something preferably gas cans to hold the fuel is your biggest issue going that route
a clear hose and siphen it. let gravity do. have many empty juice bottle's with a screw on cap ready to dispose of at your local recyling center.
@@AstroVanTribe ...tell 'em Michael !! My best.......Mike in Maryland
im confuse. i have a 99 astro awd cargo. and it was a totally different setup. it had a tension ring around holding it with 2 tabs on the unit itself. does it matter? i notice they other one is a round setup where i dont see how this will effect it.
99-00 was a changeover year. The principles are the same.
Como puedo escuchar el video en español
Where is the blooper?
I would not cut a hole because I would screw it up, I also live in Chicago and the hole would rust and destroy the floor. Dropping the gas tank is not hard after you do it 3 or4 times, big hint drain the gas out before dropping it. What pissed me off is that my old 1999 Safari had a steel tank, my new 2000 Astro has a plastic tank, the fuel pumps are not interchangeable between the 1999 and 2000. I end up buying a $60.00 fuel pump an hade no problems in the last year (knock on wood).
That specific reason is why I'm heading to get one from a no salt state. I'm in Michigan and I've already experienced what rust can do. Speaking of which though, is the spare tire for a Astro on the bottom of the vehicle? If so I'd love to get a plastic cover to go over the tire to protect from rust. Had a tire explode on another car and the spare was rusted to pieces and shut. Don't want that again.
@@NavigatedChaos I live in Illinois and my original 1999 Safari was so rusty that the tire place would not lift it on the hoist to install new tires. The drive train was still good. In 2019 I bought a 2000 astro ($3000) that originated from California, no rust anywhere, it live in CA for 20 years. Great van except the engine was blown, head gasket. So I spent 2 months swapping the engine and trans from the old to new van. The van run great except for the EVAP code I need to fix. My steel spare tire would also rust, I ended up mounting the spare on a aluminum rim. so far no problems. good luck
@@NavigatedChaos I may be doing a video on a rear door spare tire mount. Stay tuned.
@@NavigatedChaos Another thought, I sprayed the underside of my Astro with Fluid Film (rust inhibitor), maybe spray you you spare tire rim.
The tank is so close to the floor it stays dry in that area. You could also just file and paint or plastidip the cut edges.
drop the tank, clean the tank, i differ. these chevy astro's are worth it.
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@@jacobfleming565 Didn't receive these nuts
careful measuring and a 5 inch hole saw and some flat stock your done in 20 minutes...
you only pay $500.00? for it, then fine gut it.
Let’s see a motor swap, same motor
Or gasket replacement, top and bottom
Floor jack, Piece of wood, socket Ratchet set, flashlight, compressed air, white lithium, crimpers, Anti seize, gas can and hose to siphon out remaining gas, degreaser, , hammer and wedge/punch, box cutter, wire cutters, heat gun, electrical tape, zip tie
Believe me it's better to cut it out from the top through the floorboard only because you will be doing it again if you keep your astro long enough trust me I know iv lived it 3 times so far with 2 astro vans , astro vans are notorious for this problem just check out the web for all these different videos on how to change out a astro van fuel pumps !!!!!!!
Good video. Having done 7 pumps in 5 very high mileage vans, I disagree with a few steps. Music is terribly annoying.