How do you replace the fuel pump in 1994 Chevy Astro van?

Answer 1

I replaced the fuel pump on my 94 a few years ago. But depending on the engine that's in your model, the fuel pump may be in the fuel tank or mounted under the hood. My suggestion would be to purchase a Haynes repair manual. I have one and have found it pretty handy. The book covers the replacement of either type of fuel pump. If yours is in the gas tank, like mine is, make sure to replace the fuel strainer on the bottom of the unit. My van went thru two NAPA fuel pumps, both installed by the dealer I bought the van from (used). The original pump went within a couple months of buying the van so it was covered under the dealer warranty. The second went in less than six months, the NAPA pump price was covered under NAPA's warranty, but not the labor at the dealer ($300!!!). That pump lasted about one year (12 or 13000 miles). No warranty anymore for the NAPA part, so I went to Autozone and got a fuel pump for $80(lifetime replacement warranty!) They told me I should make sure to change the strainer no matter how good it looked because it could cause the pump to fail. I bought the strainer (don't remember how much, so it couldn't have been much) and replaced it along with the pump. That was about three/four years ago and I haven't had a problem with it since. Hope this helps.