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The connection could leak gasoline, which would be a bad thing. O-Rings are used to provide a better seal between two hard surfaces. If they are not there, or fail, the results can be catastrophic. It was a failure of an O-ring that caused the space shuttle Challenger to explode.
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What is the part that holds the fuel pump in a 1995 Honda passport with a 3.2 engine?
In a 1995 Honda Passport with a 3.2 engine, the fuel pump is held in place by a fuel pump retaining ring. This ring secures the fuel pump within the fuel tank. To access the fuel pump, you typically need to remove the fuel tank or access it through an access panel, if available.
How do you change a fuel pump on a mazda 626?
electric fuel pump remove or lower fuel tank remove locking ring unplug electrical replace pump
How do you change a fuel pump on a 1999 Mazda 626?
electric fuel pump remove or lower fuel tank remove locking ring unplug electrical replace pump
How do you replace a fuel pump on a 1992 tempo?
Drain and remove the fuel tank. Remove the lock ring that holds the fuel pump in the tank. Remove nd replavce fuel pump. Re-assemble.
How do you replace a fuel pump for a 1991 Saturn sl1?
First remove the fuel tank then remove the pump assembly locking ring then remove the pump assembly.
How do you change the fuel pump on a 1998 dodge caravan?
you will have to drop the gas tank there are 2 bands holding the gas tank to the van with i think 15mm socket to take the bolts off . the fuel pump will be on top of the tank. disconnect the fuel lines, drop the tank. the fuel pump will be held on by a large screw on ring. unscrew the ring and the fuel pump will come out.
What goes wrong if i forgot to install o ring on new fuel pump but my truck still runs and hasn't leakd gasoline?
It will more than likely leak out the top when you fill the tank completely full.
How do you get the plate off the fuel tank to change the fuel pump on a 2001 Sportage?
If it is mounted with screws then just remove the screws. If it is a locking ring, then the ring must be turned to remove than pump. The plate has screws and a retaining ring.
How do you replace the fuel pump on a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Answerthe fuel pump is in the tank you need to drop the tank unplug the pump take off snap ring lift pump out
Where is the fuel pump located on a 1995 mercury cougar and how to replace it?
The fuel pump on a mercury cougar is in the fuel tank. You are going to have to remove the fuel tank, take the lock ring off of the tank, and then pull the pump assembly out.
How do you replace fuel pump on 1996 impala?
You will need to drop the fuel tank down and remove the retaining ring in the top so that you can install a fuel pump module.
How do you you replace a fuel pump for a 1990 Plymouth Acclaim?
Remove fuel tank. Use a brass punch to drive fuel pump lock ring counterclockwise. Remove pump and O-ring. Check inlet sock filter for damage or contamination, replace if required. Clean sealing area of tank and use a new O-ring when installing.
