Newb fuel pump install question?

[JayRolla]

Ok I installed a fuel pump and I was reading on vfaq about it and Im scared I was missing something.

When you pull the pump out the line what should there be in between. It mentions an o ring. I had only a red plastic sleeve that went over the pump. What else should there be??

 

[MyÜberFastGSX]

I like how you posted this as a newb install question. haha.
JayRolla you've been on here too long, that's not a newb question .

When you pull the pump out, if there's not an o ring there, then that could be a problem. But if you've got it assembled and it's not leaking then you'll be fine. Let the car idle and look underneath to see if there are anyleaks. If not then you'll be fine.

 

[SnowBird]

Yeah, what he said, if you are missing something your car will let you know.

 

[Afroclipse]

The only oring i saw went on before the filter

 

[JayRolla]

Im talking about the line that goes to the pump inside the tank. You cant see the leak if its inside the tank.

 

[Auto RS T]

The o-ring should sit on top of the plastic sleeve that goes over the end of the Walbro. The o-ring and sleeve are then pushed into the hardline. Run the positive wire and ground the black wire to the assembly. Secure the pump to the assembly, clean the upper gasket surface of rust and lube the gasket with silicone for a good seal. Verify the sock is secure. Drop it back in and go.

 

[JayRolla]

Yea I'm guessing the o ring was stuck up inside the line. Also are you talking about the gasket that sits between the tank and pump housing??

 

[Auto RS T]

Yes, I am talking about the gasket that seals the pump plate to the top of the gas tank. I have seen them where they had rust from the tank stuck to them.

The gasket is held on by the three rubber pieces protruding out of the top of the pump plate.