Road-Rocket
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- Mar 8, 2003
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Escondido,
California
Today I tried to install my new pump following the steps in the vfaq. When I got to the part where you're supposed to go underneath the car and disconnect the fuel hose by using a 19mm and 14mm flare wrenches, I couldn't remove it. Before I got started, I put my car on the ramps, and unfortunately they didn't lift the car high enough to where I can position myself properly underneath the car to get a good grip on the wrenches. Contrary to what the vfaq says, I decided to try to disconnect the fuel line from the top of the pump assembly. The fitting came loose easily and nothing broke, but when I tried turning the fitting to get it out, the rubber hose kept turning with the fitting and eventually started to twist before I could get it all out. I decided to put it back in since I was afraid something was going to break and decided to put everything back in place and pack up.
Out of curiosity, I decided to call a local shop to see how much it would cost to get it installed, and the dude told me it would take 2 hours to install with a total of $200.00 in labor cost. #### that.
Did you guys have any problems removing that line? Is the rubber hose supposed to turn along with the fitting? Any suggestions on how to get it out will be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, I didn't use any pb blaster since I didn't have any. I'm going to buy a can and try again.
Out of curiosity, I decided to call a local shop to see how much it would cost to get it installed, and the dude told me it would take 2 hours to install with a total of $200.00 in labor cost. #### that.
Did you guys have any problems removing that line? Is the rubber hose supposed to turn along with the fitting? Any suggestions on how to get it out will be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, I didn't use any pb blaster since I didn't have any. I'm going to buy a can and try again.