How long does it take to replace a fuel pump on a 1998 Jaguar XJ8?

Answer 1

The hard part and the part that takes the longest is just getting the 2 lines in the middle of tank disconnected. Access is under the car just above where the trans-axle on a normal car would be. You will need long small hands an arms to reach up and around to use a standard fuel line disconnector. Once the lines are off its pretty easy-just undo the straps, disconnect the big electrical connector to the right of middle,disconnect 2 tubes and pull it out. There are 3 tubes ontop of the ring that have to be pulled loose to pull the pump out after you knock loose the twist ring. Pull the vent out 1st(the 1 by itself) once its off you can pull the pump assembly out as a unit an slip the other 2 lines off at the same time. Replacing it once you have the tank out is just the removal of 1 screw that holds the pump down, disconnect the power connector and loosen the clamp on the output line and its out