Bless you brother! Only weeks ago i replaced the clutch, and slave cylinder in my 2002 WS6 w/ 34K miles on it. Coat $2,000. About 2,000 miles later the fuel pump went out! That pumps $400, then $425 labor. YOUR VIDEO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO MAKE ALL THE CAR SHOWS IN MY FIRST SUMMER WITH CAR
Thank you for the great video . I'm cutting a fuelpump trap door for my 2001 Firebird Convertible tomorrow . A local shop here said they would drop the tank for $200 , (which isn't bad ). I told them I changed my mind and was going to cut a trap door myself . And then I was told alot of negativity by them . I told them I'm going to do it anyway. They did say they would cut the trap door for $200 (Smh ,like I'm really going to pay someone $200 , to do a 2 minutes job as this ). Again , thank for the great video. You also have a nice Trans-Am . Best Regards
Thank you so much, unfortunately thats one of my first videos though and the quality of the camera i used wasnt good at all, but i really hope it helps u out and yea trap doors have made changing fuel pumps so much easier. But yea 200 definately wasnt too bad for all the work involved in dropping tank lol. Yea just be careful and take ur time and good luck hope all turns out great.
Thanks for the advice. I'm going to make a short video and try to attach to my comment and / or post on uTube if I can figure out how. You're video is good and shows where to make the cuts on that particular generation.
I just posted a video of my 2001 Firebird 3.8 fuelpump access door . It's my first video that I have posted on uTube . I'll probably post a second ; update video once I diagnose the issue .
I’m so glad I found this video!! 😃 Thank you for the insight! I’m planning swap out my fuel pump for a new one this week since the old one is done for. Great job! 👍🏼
Let me tell ya'll sumtin...Droping tanks,, swapping pumps is never fun. This Video here is one of the best I seen in it's class! I mean, I'm putting this dude on my Christmas Card list! YO!
@@michaelschrick2398 no, i reused it...but if its damaged or flat where the lil nubs are it should be replaced....cool..hopefully everything goes smoothly🙂
The original connectors had a problem where the connector would melt and cause a connection malfunction...so the design of the connector changed to a different style connector to solve that problem..but u would have to cut and splice the wires to the new one.
Unfortunately its different for a 1993-1998..i can send u a link to a write up that could give u the dimensions of where ud wanna cut for ur year vehicle.
Well the reason for that is that the block design connection on the original would melt, so they switched over to the flat connector to avoid that..but yes if u can find that style fuel pump assembly, u would avoid that
@@backyardchevy328 oh awesome. Just hoping the connectors not melted and that I don’t accidentally blow myself up. Could I use a regular handsaw to avoid sparks all together?
I just had Dyno tune done to it 3 months ago when I got it and I had a GM hot cam stage one put in and just a 2200 stall It ran great for the first 3 months then I get gas in this little town and ever since then I have to give it a little gas to keep it running at first starts, well most ever time I shut it off. I ran injector fluid through it because I thought it was just injector getting stuck but it keeps going on like this and now my gas cap po455 code keeps coming on that's why I'm thinking it's a fuel pressure regulator otherwise I'm not sure what else it could be
Yea id say try testing fuel pressure to see how ur fuel pump and pressure regulator are working and go from there, if ur getting good fuel pressure and no misfires, then id start looking towards vacuum leak
If it hasnt been replaced unfortunately yes, cause those square connectors had a problem with the connector melting so they replaced those with those wide connectors
Dont get me wrong it's a great video though because you first showed the engines reaction then fuel pressure before replacing the fuel pump other RUclips videos don't show that at all and I'm going Through the same thing.
I haven't checked the pressure yet. It fires right up at 1000-1100 but after 3 seconds it'll die if I dont give it some gas. I've driven it about 80 miles and hasn't shut off while driving. I did order a full fuel pump with regulator haven't put it in yet.
is it modified? like custom cam? if u put a big enough cam in without a tune that could happen, ive done a few cam installs and theyll stall the first few times and i gotta rev it til it smooths out and then itll idle and run fine..and thats just cause it needs a tune.
I'm getting ready to do my '98 Z28 either this weekend or Monday, as soon as the part comes in. I think mine is a little closer to the back seat than yours.
yea u start about 1 and half inch away from rear seat crease...and leave an inch away from crease on sides...and u start cut near the middle beveled area
Would your car still stay running if you feathered the gas pedal? I have a 99 ls1 camaro and mine starts up and goes to 1100 rpm then if I dont feather it tties to die.
no, if i feathered the pedal itd stall faster...u might have a vacuum leak somewhere, cause ur idles starting high thats a symptom of a vacuum leak and having to feather it by giving it more gas for all the air its getting probably another symptom of a vacuum leak.
Nice, another valuable heads up. This weekend I'm jacking er up and getting that driver side rear tire,skirt off. I'm going after that pain in a$$ Charcoal canister. Sets off service soon light, intermittent. Car runs great, but sometimes gotta turn it over twice to fire up. KEEP VIDS COMING
Most of the fuel pumps aftermarket you have to wire in like that ? I need to purchase one, but they do not have the same connection, so I feel like I’m going to be doing the same thing you are lol
How did you cut it with no sparks? I want to tackle this job myself but im nervous about blowing myself up. Saving myself a grand is useless if i am dead lol
Also my check engine light came on after I got gas, when I read the code it says gas cap. Other people this it could be my fuel pressure regulator.. I guess I could try and get a new cap and see if it's really that simple..can the gas cap really make it run like that. After I hold the pedal for 5 seconds at 1200rmp it'll stay running and has never in quit while driving. Seems to be happing only starting it up
no gas cap wont affect that...have u checked fuel pressure? does it take a few times cranking it for it to start? best way to tell if its fuel pressure regulator not holding pressure, when u have fuel pressure gauge on it, u turn key off, the pressure will drop to 0 because fuel pressure regulator isnt holding pressure in system
The Buick Lesabres,1995 - 2005. You can access the pump in the trunk. Lift carpet, ready to pull. This video though, measuring exact place to cut, swapping, and patching her back up. O.P !
After a long 2 yr search, I found a 2002 WS6 Sunset Orange Metallic WS6 w/30K miles. A classic car dealer saw it sitting next to a garage down in North Carolina, bought it. It had some fade on front bumper from sitting and 3 hornet nests under the front wheel/bumper innerskirts. A good sign of just sitting. He dusted entire car with Fresh Paint, 4 coats,! Looks beautiful. (SEE MY PROFILE PIC) thx 4 vid!
Thank You:) they have an intank msd? or do u mean the walbro? if so i actually prefer the racetronix setup, cause of the plastic feed tube, much more reliable then the rubber line the walbro kit includes.
@@backyardchevy328 I believe this is the kit www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-EFI-Fuel-Pump-And-Regulator-Filter-Kit,41792.html?sku=91012805&CSEGoogle&CSE&CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEds5IJMZqYIFA-fXkRC6TNqKt_13fPvg2f_o-uHlkEniaSvGw5dSjBBoCE0gQAvD_BwE
Its a different cut, but u can make an access panel...this will show the cut for the 1993 ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
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Bless you brother! Only weeks ago i replaced the clutch, and slave cylinder in my 2002 WS6 w/ 34K miles on it. Coat $2,000. About 2,000 miles later the fuel pump went out! That pumps $400, then $425 labor. YOUR VIDEO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO MAKE ALL THE CAR SHOWS IN MY FIRST SUMMER WITH CAR
Glad u were able to get it replaced urself..great job🙂👍
The music gives me anxiety like I'm running out of time trying to defuse an explosive or something
Makes me think of mission impossible theme song..definitely not what i was going for
@@backyardchevy328 Hi
@@jeffyeager4045 hey🙂
Thank you for the great video . I'm cutting a fuelpump trap door for my 2001 Firebird Convertible tomorrow . A local shop here said they would drop the tank for $200 , (which isn't bad ). I told them I changed my mind and was going to cut a trap door myself . And then I was told alot of negativity by them . I told them I'm going to do it anyway. They did say they would cut the trap door for $200 (Smh ,like I'm really going to pay someone $200 , to do a 2 minutes job as this ).
Again , thank for the great video.
You also have a nice Trans-Am .
Best
Regards
Thank you so much, unfortunately thats one of my first videos though and the quality of the camera i used wasnt good at all, but i really hope it helps u out and yea trap doors have made changing fuel pumps so much easier. But yea 200 definately wasnt too bad for all the work involved in dropping tank lol. Yea just be careful and take ur time and good luck hope all turns out great.
Thanks for the advice.
I'm going to make a short video and try to attach to my comment and / or post on uTube if I can figure out how.
You're video is good and shows where to make the cuts on that particular generation.
Great idea, if u do please let me know id love to watch it
Ok. I'll let you know when I post it .
I just posted a video of my 2001 Firebird 3.8 fuelpump access door . It's my first video that I have posted on uTube . I'll probably post a second ; update video once I diagnose the issue .
I’m so glad I found this video!! 😃 Thank you for the insight! I’m planning swap out my fuel pump for a new one this week since the old one is done for. Great job! 👍🏼
Thank you🙂 hope everything goes smoothly
Let me tell ya'll sumtin...Droping tanks,, swapping pumps is never fun. This Video here is one of the best I seen in it's class! I mean, I'm putting this dude on my Christmas Card list! YO!
Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it
I'll be doing this this weekend and it looks soooo much easier than dropping the rearend or paying a shop $900 in labor. Thanks for the step by step!
It definitely is, just be careful when cutting it and be safe🙂...hope it goes smoothly
Guess prices went up I was told $1300 🥴
yeah hacking tf out of your car is usually easier than doing things the right way. good luck
Whats that little gage thing your using n from what i can see my 02 camaro v6 is built the same way
The fuel pressure tester?
Well I got it running now! I put the new fuel pump,check valve and fpr and it works flawlessly. Thanks for your help
Thats awesome
Hell yes. My ‘00 firebird’s fuel pump is out and I’ll be doing this this weekend. Thanks for the vid :)
Thank you🙂..so glad to be able to help..hope it all goes smoothly
Did you need to replace the gland nut on top or did you just reuse the original?
I have my new fuel pump and plan on tackling this job in a week or so! Thanks for the awesome video!
@@michaelschrick2398 no, i reused it...but if its damaged or flat where the lil nubs are it should be replaced....cool..hopefully everything goes smoothly🙂
@@backyardchevy328 Awesome, thanks. It will be nice to get my TA back running again.
@@michaelschrick2398 yea, definitely would be a great feeling im sure🙂👍
What did you use to cut the metal?
I used a small cut off wheel, kinda did slow cuts and kept it close to the metal so it wouldnt spin fast and so it wouldnt spark
Why did you have to cut into the wiring? The new sending unit connector didn't match the factory receiving connector?
The original connectors had a problem where the connector would melt and cause a connection malfunction...so the design of the connector changed to a different style connector to solve that problem..but u would have to cut and splice the wires to the new one.
@@backyardchevy328 do all replacement fuel sending units have that new connector where you have to splice into the wiring?
@@SSGAirborneDaddy they used to..but i just did a lil browsing and they all seem to have updated to the new style connector
Hello If I drain the gas tank will their still be a possibility that the fumes will make it blow up
Took my 2000 Z28 to a shop said it was the fuel pump and they would do it for 1400 dollars yeah Ima just do it by myself lol great video man! 👍🏻
Yea definitely a lot of work without cutting access panel...thank you🙂...let me know how it goes
Would the cut for the trap door be the same for a 97 TA?
I'm pretty sure that's a dumb question.
Unfortunately its different for a 1993-1998..i can send u a link to a write up that could give u the dimensions of where ud wanna cut for ur year vehicle.
ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
If I got an OEM pump for my 2001 firebird would I avoid needing to splice new wires?
Well the reason for that is that the block design connection on the original would melt, so they switched over to the flat connector to avoid that..but yes if u can find that style fuel pump assembly, u would avoid that
@@backyardchevy328 oh awesome. Just hoping the connectors not melted and that I don’t accidentally blow myself up. Could I use a regular handsaw to avoid sparks all together?
@@bappo7357 u could but u will wanna avoid getting too low that way u avoid damaging the lines and wiring
@@backyardchevy328 alrighty. It’s awesome you made this so long ago and you still reply to comments. Thank you very much!
@@bappo7357 thank you🙂 happy to be able to help
I just had Dyno tune done to it 3 months ago when I got it and I had a GM hot cam stage one put in and just a 2200 stall It ran great for the first 3 months then I get gas in this little town and ever since then I have to give it a little gas to keep it running at first starts, well most ever time I shut it off. I ran injector fluid through it because I thought it was just injector getting stuck but it keeps going on like this and now my gas cap po455 code keeps coming on that's why I'm thinking it's a fuel pressure regulator otherwise I'm not sure what else it could be
Yea id say try testing fuel pressure to see how ur fuel pump and pressure regulator are working and go from there, if ur getting good fuel pressure and no misfires, then id start looking towards vacuum leak
Would this be the same location for a 96 convertible Chevy Camaro 3.8 v6?
For a 96 youll wanna use the dimensions in this ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
@@backyardchevy328 you rock! Thank you very much!
@@IDKDabble thank you🙂
Do you always have to swap the connectors ?
If it hasnt been replaced unfortunately yes, cause those square connectors had a problem with the connector melting so they replaced those with those wide connectors
@@backyardchevy328 thanks !
@@G.crickon anytime🙂👍
How do you start the hole without making sparks?
Spin it slowly i used an air cut off and if u hold it close and spin slowly it doesnt spark much
The music kills this video I can't here the engine's reaction.
It was my first videos and I have corrected that in my future videos, unfortunately can't fix it on a posted video anymore.
Dont get me wrong it's a great video though because you first showed the engines reaction then fuel pressure before replacing the fuel pump other RUclips videos don't show that at all and I'm going Through the same thing.
Thank you...I hope the video will be helpful in figuring out the problem on urs.
i like the song lol whats the name of it?
atomchild - choice it was on one of them free music apps lol
I haven't checked the pressure yet. It fires right up at 1000-1100 but after 3 seconds it'll die if I dont give it some gas. I've driven it about 80 miles and hasn't shut off while driving. I did order a full fuel pump with regulator haven't put it in yet.
is it modified? like custom cam? if u put a big enough cam in without a tune that could happen, ive done a few cam installs and theyll stall the first few times and i gotta rev it til it smooths out and then itll idle and run fine..and thats just cause it needs a tune.
I'm getting ready to do my '98 Z28 either this weekend or Monday, as soon as the part comes in. I think mine is a little closer to the back seat than yours.
yea u start about 1 and half inch away from rear seat crease...and leave an inch away from crease on sides...and u start cut near the middle beveled area
Would your car still stay running if you feathered the gas pedal? I have a 99 ls1 camaro and mine starts up and goes to 1100 rpm then if I dont feather it tties to die.
no, if i feathered the pedal itd stall faster...u might have a vacuum leak somewhere, cause ur idles starting high thats a symptom of a vacuum leak and having to feather it by giving it more gas for all the air its getting probably another symptom of a vacuum leak.
Backyard Chevy I have a question
Anyone know if it's possible to change the "Evac Canister" without dropping take as well
Depends on the year..the 1999-2002s have em attached to tank..the pre 1998s have em next to gas tank fill tube and on those its fairly easy
Nice, another valuable heads up. This weekend I'm jacking er up and getting that driver side rear tire,skirt off. I'm going after that pain in a$$ Charcoal canister. Sets off service soon light, intermittent. Car runs great, but sometimes gotta turn it over twice to fire up. KEEP VIDS COMING
Is this the same for a 94 firebird 3.4 v6?
For a 1994 its located further up and u have to cut a longer rectangle.
Most of the fuel pumps aftermarket you have to wire in like that ? I need to purchase one, but they do not have the same connection, so I feel like I’m going to be doing the same thing you are lol
Yea u have to do that for most now because how common of an issue it was that the connector melted
How did you cut it with no sparks? I want to tackle this job myself but im nervous about blowing myself up. Saving myself a grand is useless if i am dead lol
The Slower u cut it the less itll spark..since it was an air cut off it would stop and spin slow the more pressure i would put onto the metal
Also my check engine light came on after I got gas, when I read the code it says gas cap. Other people this it could be my fuel pressure regulator.. I guess I could try and get a new cap and see if it's really that simple..can the gas cap really make it run like that. After I hold the pedal for 5 seconds at 1200rmp it'll stay running and has never in quit while driving. Seems to be happing only starting it up
no gas cap wont affect that...have u checked fuel pressure? does it take a few times cranking it for it to start? best way to tell if its fuel pressure regulator not holding pressure, when u have fuel pressure gauge on it, u turn key off, the pressure will drop to 0 because fuel pressure regulator isnt holding pressure in system
The Buick Lesabres,1995 - 2005. You can access the pump in the trunk. Lift carpet, ready to pull. This video though, measuring exact place to cut, swapping, and patching her back up. O.P !
yea if only they were all made with access panels
After a long 2 yr search, I found a 2002 WS6 Sunset Orange Metallic WS6 w/30K miles. A classic car dealer saw it sitting next to a garage down in North Carolina, bought it. It had some fade on front bumper from sitting and 3 hornet nests under the front wheel/bumper innerskirts. A good sign of just sitting. He dusted entire car with Fresh Paint, 4 coats,! Looks beautiful. (SEE MY PROFILE PIC) thx 4 vid!
@@capafella9085 beautiful car🙂 got one myself in black that ive been making videos on
Yeah I'll have to go get a tester and see what its reading. Thanks for all your help tho.
No problem hope it helps u out and can figure out what it is..let me know if u figure out what it is or if u have any other questions, im here to help
Y did u rewire the plug
The new fuel pumps use a new style connector..the old square connector style used to melt to they revised it to a flat style connector
Ok thx bro
@@dadrianbooker4172 anytime🙂
Good job🤘 will be doing this soon
Thank you🙂 good luck hope all goes well
Awesome video , thanks.
Thank you🙂
Thanks. I think I need to change mine. I think I'll put in the msd one.
Thank You:) they have an intank msd? or do u mean the walbro? if so i actually prefer the racetronix setup, cause of the plastic feed tube, much more reliable then the rubber line the walbro kit includes.
@@backyardchevy328 I believe this is the kit www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-EFI-Fuel-Pump-And-Regulator-Filter-Kit,41792.html?sku=91012805&CSEGoogle&CSE&CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAiAlb_fBRBHEiwAzMeEds5IJMZqYIFA-fXkRC6TNqKt_13fPvg2f_o-uHlkEniaSvGw5dSjBBoCE0gQAvD_BwE
@@backyardchevy328 I'll probably get the walbro though, it has high reviews on LS1tech
Thank you!
Thank you for the support
Love the video but that music like nails on a chalkboard
Thank you..yea sorry about that..it was my first videos and didnt realize how bad adding music to videos was
...that music kills the video, man.
I know..i regret putting music in my first videos, but i did learn from em lol
Nice job
Thank you:)
Music so loud like Dj.
Could lose the music.
Why would u put music ?😂😂😆🤦🏽♂️
I know..i wish i hadnt made my first videos that way
Music so loud.
Yea, i wish i had made em like i make my videos now
i AM GETTING TIRED OF TRYING TO GET INFO ON HOW TO FIX SOMETHING INSTED i GET A EAR FULL OF DIRTY LANGUAGE . NO THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!
hack work.
Would this work on a 1996 Trans Am
Yes but the cut will be different..there should be a link on another comment for the dimensions of the cut..or i can look for it again if ud like
ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
Is this the same for a 98 firebird formula?
Its a different cutout for a 98, let me see if i can find u a good link to it
ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
@@backyardchevy328 thank you very much! I've been having a hard time finding it and u came clutch thank u!
@@ishittedmypants8400 glad to be able to help🙂
Will this work on a 93 camaro z28?
Its a different cut, but u can make an access panel...this will show the cut for the 1993 ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1484418-trap-door-fuel-pump-access-where-cut.html
Will this work on 95 v6 model?
The cut will be different for those..i did reply to someone about similar year in comments or i can send u link if ud like