2008 Chevy Equinox Fuel Pump Replacement Walk-Through DIY

[@alvakine2643]

Rewinded your vid maybe 30-50 times going step by step, I rarely leave a comment but thanks a thousand. This saved me a LOT of money doing it myself

[@Turbo231]

That was the goal, to help DIY folks. Thank you for the comment.

[@MrMatthewJames87]

Thanks a million for this video. The line from the pump to my main line shook loose, but I went ahead and replaced the pump. Your video was a life saver. The rubber hose on the side of the tank was a nightmare to get off. There was a small screw I removed on the wheel well for the gas intake line to allow me to pull it off. Thanks again

[@jaxdeclan5266]

i know it is kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online?

[@cashbennett6153]

@Jax Declan lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@schmitty69]

Thanks for the video! I am a very knowledgeable and capable at home mechanic but this video still helped me in a few parts. PRO TIP. Check the relay and fuse for the fuel system under the hood after install. I installed everything correctly, and it didn't work... I spent 3 hours troubleshooting, and it was the fuel pump 10A FUSE. Fuse had continuity, didn't looked burned out, replaced the fuse, and my new pump roared to life. Thanks again!

[@Turbo231]

You bet. In a prior video I showed where I got a little pressure out I’d the pump, which meant all the pump power logic was working, just the pump itself had failed.

[@Tredwayj]

This was much more difficult than how easy you made it look. Luckily I don’t have the AWD. Biggest pain for me was some of the connectors which are old and I had to cut the filler hose off. Also highly recommended to drain the tank before re installing. Thanks for the video it definitely helped. Oh and boy was the pump washer hard to get off. I actually had to use a hammer. Not recommended as you could throw sparks and that is highly dangerous. But I was desperate and took precautions the best I could using wood as a chisel. Thanks again.

[@Turbo231]

Sorry to make it seem easy, I come from the rust belt so dropping fuel tanks because fuel lines rust out, pumps fail, or tanks leak is fairly common. I had quite a bit of prying with hoses, penetrating oil can help with those. I’m glad the video helped, when I went to find a video about pulling the pump on KZbin there was no good video, so I just tried to cover what was involved. Also happy I live in the Prairies now and this car is a fairly rust free example of that.

[@Tredwayj]

@@Turbo231 I hear you I live in Florida luckily there wasn’t too much rust. Your video was the only one I could find. I have done the same in the past( create a video because there isn’t one) keep up the hard work on the channel. I subbed.

[@Turbo231]

If this video helped you out or you really enjoyed it, feel free to buy me a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/turbo231

[@landonlovett6758]

Hey man I just started working on small engines and used this video to help me. At the end of the video I noticed the turbo 6 logo I think that’s to cool that it came up this way because I’m a Buick enthusiast my brother owns 3 including a WE4. Anyways just thought that it was a crazy coincidence.

[@Turbo231]

That’s awesome. My Buick is in storage for a few more years, look forward to working on it again.

[@hackbadmacbar8668]

EXCELLENT video!! Thank you for your time and explaining, IN DETAIL, this job..

[@Turbo231]

That's why I made it. When I did this project there wasn't a good video explaining the process, so I made one myself.

[@brianreeves4309]

Great video . I got a 2007 lt 3.4 mine is running great but fuel Guage points 180 degrees in the wrong way instead of showing half tank it might point towards the coolant temp Guage not sure if it's the sending unit or the Guage.

[@Turbo231]

Is the needle able to move at all? Yeah, it could be the needle somehow slipped on the peg.

[@brianreeves4309]

​@@Turbo231 ​ the Guage actually moves but a lot of times it goes to random spots in its range between e &f but sometimes goes completely out of that range which made me wonder if it's the Guage or the sender.

[@jpdaddy678]

Thanks for taking the time..if you didn't put the driveshaft back in would it work as a front wheel drive?

[@Turbo231]

No, guessing it would move - but it would spin the output shaft a lot and not as much power would go to the front wheels.

[@jasonhaynes9169]

Really nice job on the detailed instructions in the video. But was wondering if you have a video on replacing the ABS control module on this same particular model.

[@Turbo231]

Thank you. I don’t have an ABS video yet.

[@muffs55mercury61]

I've heard of some who simply took the carpet out of the inside and cut a hole above where the pump is located and pull it out. Sounds like a lot less work. I've also heard that people who tend to run their fuel levels down to near empty are the ones with high instance of fuel pump failure. My Equinox has 203,000 miles on it and still has it's original pump. I never let it go below 1/2 or 1/3 a tank.

[@Turbo231]

Depends on how you want to do it. The pipes to the pump aren’t meant to be removed from the pump assembly and there is no wiggle room to pull them apart, so cutting a hole looks less and less easy. Fuel pumps are what they are, run them high, run them low, my wife never let her tank get low and here we were. There are cars that have gone 400,000k on the original pump and others much less. We live in a rough service area, it gets hot to 100F in the summer and -40F in the winter, maybe it needed more fuel system cleaner? Less dust? Better roads? The guy on the assembly line to have not slammed it in the tank so hard? Who knows.

[@BeatJunkie2011]

Any chance you found the fuel filter? I looked everywhere yesterday and couldn't find it.

[@Turbo231]

There is one on the pump that isn’t replaceable. Sorry.

[@BeatJunkie2011]

@@Turbo231 ok thanks 👍

[@staceclark]

how long should a job like this take (given the proper tools and skills).. I was quoted a 4.5 hour job from a mechanic. any rough estimates?

[@Turbo231]

4.5 is probably good if you do this for a living and not for KZbin...prep and parts take a lot of time. Doing it all over again without filming and knowing what needs to be done would be pretty quick, say 1/2 of a day.

[@yobannicarrillo2515]

Hello i just started watching your video and im wondering how do I know which pump is bad? Or i have to change both?

[@Turbo231]

There is only 1 “pump”. The second pump they refer to is a Venturi pump, no moving parts, and runs off the 1 pump. The main pump is the only pump that mechanically fails and needs to be replaced.

[@davjones2724]

Do i realllllly have to drop tank? I wish they made access to fu pump like a toyota. A lot off work on it.

[@Turbo231]

Dav Jones Some GM cars have access ports, but because of all the tubing, you need to drop the tank.

[@ufartface]

i made my own on my mustang- just do your research for its location before you start cutting

[@DirtyDirtbath]

How do you get the tank past the thing the driveshaft bolts on to? I see you lowering it bit by bit but looking at mine (awd) the thing the driveshaft bolts on to is right underneath that hump.

[@Turbo231]

Lots of wiggling if I recall if the tank rolls back a bit there is clearance.

[@DirtyDirtbath]

@@Turbo231 thank you, and thanks for this video!

[@troutslayerwyoming3236]

Did you have to take out the diff I can’t get mine out

[@Turbo231]

Trout slayer Wyoming no, but it’s tight, but it will wiggle around it.

[@danielorr7189]

your check engine light is on because you didn't disconnect the battery before unplugging the plugs. you should know that

[@SiThLeS]

Did you ever figure out the engine code? I replaced mine but. Lenin getting an over voltage from the sending unit

[@Turbo231]

My codes were all vacuum related, either small or large leak. They have all since resolved with the pump replacement.

[@Hydrometer66.9]

How did you disconnect the plug from the pump? Mine seems to be stuck.

[@Turbo231]

Pretty sure there is a little release tab, then pull hard.

[@ericaarreola3870]

Omgawdddd … do u think I’ll be able to do this on my own?! .. I have to but I just need to know if I’m capable of doing it alone or need a friend to help me lol

[@Turbo231]

No doubt a friend would help, I had my wife around if I needed stuff but you can technically do it alone, biggest thing is to get the car high enough to clear dropping the tank.

[@zacmcnaught8488]

Fuel pump is reading 37 psi under load. Should i replace the pump or any other parts?

[@Turbo231]

That should be plenty of PSI, especially under load. The fuel pressure regulator tracks manifold vacuum. What issues are you trying to solve?

[@zacmcnaught8488]

@Turbo231 p0171 bank 1 system 1 running lean, I've replaced the egr valve and tubing, the pcv hose and the breather hose. P1779 also came up and caused me issues, I drove over 100 miles and the car would not accelerate even when my foot was to the floor. Pull over, turn car off, wait a few minutes, worked fine for over 50 miles, same thing. Hasn't happened since replacing parts) P0171 code keeps coming up, shop said I was only pushing 37psi under load on car, and 35 psi at idle. Said it should be 45-60 psi. $1200 to replace. Car runs and drives, starts up with no issues. Besides the P1779 that came up, the P0171 causes me to have a rough idle. I am moving to out of state so I'm taking it on a 1000 mile road trip and need it to make it.

[@Turbo231]

@@zacmcnaught8488 That code is for fuel trim, aka the computer has added as much fuel as it can and it’s still running lean. #1 reason for that is unmetered air entering the engine. That’s also rough idle.

[@zacmcnaught8488]

@@Turbo231 that's what I was thinking. Shop says I need a new pump

[@Turbo231]

They seem to be throwing parts at it.

[@emilymaurer83]

Hi how long should this process take a mechanic? Thank you

[@Turbo231]

Not 100% sure. 4 to 6 hours? Hard to even guess.

[@CHILLC-lh2of]

Hey I'm having the same similar problems with my 07 Equinox and my mechanic is telling me that the parts are hard to find where are you getting your parts from and are they expensive. PS thanks for the video.

[@Turbo231]

I had to get my pump at Rock Auto dot com after my local Napa and local dealer were expensive and at least a month away, so yeah parts are hard to get. It was about $400.

[@melfrank8379]

I have a 2006, the whole assembly was under 80 bucks on Amazon, your mechanic is FOS, the parts are not hard to find. I hate mechanic's that make lame excuses, that is why I do all my work myself.

[@blakeweil8110]

@@Turbo231 do u have a link to the replacement fuel pump? Did you use an OEM part or 3rd party ?

[@Turbo231]

@@blakeweil8110 The dealer was over 1 month to get one. This one was Bosch I believe, which is the OEM manufacturer. I got it at Rock Auto, first thing I ever purchased from them. Seems like a quality part.

[@terrycarver1255]

what does the metal smaller pipe from the filler ncks function? when i pulled it it leaked a crap ton of gas

[@Turbo231]

It’s a back pressure vent, so it is connected like the filler neck for pressure relief when filling. It can totally spill gas on you when removing.

[@Dadrix828.]

Where is the fuel pressure regulator on an 08 chevy equinox

[@roamingquail2493]

Can you make a video on how to change a pcv of a 2007 chevy equinox..awd.thanks

[@Turbo231]

Um, I can find it, mine doesn’t need changing and it’s a $30 part.

[@92camarodragcar73]

On say replace the valve cover and pcv together but i cut the pcv retainer

[@rustyshackleford407]

I would think this would also work for Saturn Vue/Pontiac Torrent also?

[@Turbo231]

Yes, 100% as they are the same with different badging.

[@Lukas-ey4mc]

Any idea if this is how the 2010-2017 fuel pump is?

[@Turbo231]

Very likely identical.

[@jackjohnson827]

You skipped how to undo the clip by the filler hose, I can't get mine to release

[@andylowe2725]

Very good work!

[@Turbo231]

Thanks, still running fine to this day.

[@melfrank8379]

Thanks for the video, but you called the part that goes through the tank to the other side a pump, It is not a pump, there is only one pump and it is in the canister the thing you called a pump is simply an inlet line that goes to a venturi in the canister where a vacuum is created by the canister pump. There is only one pump, the wires that go to the other side go to the fuel gauge sending unit in series with the fuel level sensor mounted on the canister. When I heard someone before say they had 2 pumps, one for each side, I knew that would be too stupid of a design to be true, it was.

[@Turbo231]

Yeah, watch the whole thing and I explain it.

[@animus1785]

Can I get a cheap of brand pump or does it have to be gm

[@Turbo231]

You can roll the dice with a cheap pump, but AC Delco or Bosch would be the preferred never worry about it again brands.

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

Thank you

[@topezrosser2759]

Everything is rusted out underneath my car. Is there any way to fix this without taking everything apart?

[@Turbo231]

I’m sure you could cut a hole and try to extract the pump, but it honestly seems harder then dropping the tank.

[@topezrosser2759]

@@Turbo231 I’ve taken everything apart and still can’t drop the tank. I still don’t have any room for it to come out. I have a 05 equinox awd. The last thing I can think of is dropping the differential

[@Turbo231]

I thought I was going to have to as well, but with enough wiggling, it will drop, it will rub coming down, but will drop. Don’t forget to empty it as best you can.

[@topezrosser2759]

One last question, I thought I disconnected everything but when I rewatched I didn’t take the one connect off (the one that’s a pain) I’ve been trying with a fuel line disconnect tool, is that what you used?

[@Turbo231]

No, that tool isn’t required. I was able to release them with squeezing.

[@destinyiredale4334]

Where is the fuel filter? I've been trying to change the fuel filter only and have no clue how to do it on a 2008 chevy equinox LT AWD 3.4L

[@Turbo231]

It’s I the tank in the pump assembly. It’s not really replaceable.

[@destinyiredale4334]

@@Turbo231 Okay so, should I just get a fuel pump?

[@Turbo231]

@@destinyiredale4334 I’d check the fuel pressure from the pump first, if it’s in spec I’d try something else.

[@jessicawright605]

Hey is tbe fuel level sensor inside? Already changed mine on top- but now I have a code again and dealer said bad fuel pump. I have no gas gauge

[@Turbo231]

Yes, there are 2 level sensors, one on each side of the tank. You get new ones with a new pump.

[@jessicawright605]

@@Turbo231 okay so the dealership is telling me the right pump is bad so I ordered from Amazon

[@jessicawright605]

@@Turbo231 I was so confused because of tbe right/left, primary/secondary, sensor a/b. Soooo confusing

[@Turbo231]

@@jessicawright605 There is only one pump, so that would be it.

[@jessicawright605]

@@Turbo231 ah. Saddle pump and all the terminology made me feel like there was "two"

[@ricardocarrera7574]

You are awesome sir! Thank you!

[@Turbo231]

You are welcome!

[@ricardocarrera7574]

I have one question. Did u replace the second pump to

[@Turbo231]

@@ricardocarrera7574 If you buy the fuel pump assembly it’s all included. The “second pump” is just a Venturi off the main pump. Check out the next video in the series where I go over the pump construction.

[@ricardocarrera7574]

@@Turbo231 ok great thank you!

[@stevec8912]

Wow. Cant believe how much dirt is all over everything. Someone must have been 4 wheeling with that thing

[@Turbo231]

Where we live a lot of the roads are gravel, and thus dust is a constant issue. Would be nice to live near the pavement but it’s just not in the cards.

[@Dman90]

Should I just do the secondary ?since I'm replacing the main pump

[@Turbo231]

When you do the main pump you pretty much do the secondary as it’s just a Venturi pump

[@Dman90]

@@Turbo231 cool thanks one more question do you have to restrap the gas tank to the metal shield?

[@Turbo231]

@@Dman90 Have to, probably not. Should, yes.

[@Dman90]

@@Turbo231 lol i am talking about the plastic nylon strap

[@Dman90]

So...I put all my stuff back together and now my fuel guage isn't working its on E. I put 5 gallons into the empty tank

[@OscarSanchez-yl6ws]

do you know where they have the gasoline filter of the chevy equinox 08?

[@Turbo231]

Oscar Sanchez It is in tank, aka there is no replaceable filter.

[@Dman90]

Whould this be the same as the pontiac torrent?

[@Turbo231]

100% the same.

[@Dman90]

@@Turbo231 2008 torrent?

[@Turbo231]

@@Dman90 The Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent are the same car minus some badging.

[@markdjura2018]

Can please someone tell me do you have to drope thank for 2005 chevy equinox or is it only for 2008.please and thank you

[@Turbo231]

2005 to present.

[@lockeyestlocksmith2349]

Thanks excellent video I subscribed and give me a thumbs up, appreciate your good work.

[@Turbo231]

Thanks, couldn’t find a video on the topic so I shot one myself.

[@Donmiguelcustoms]

You are a beast! What would a job like that cost?

[@Turbo231]

Do it yourself, not too bad. $400 for the pump, $10 exhaust gasket, had to spend another $110 on the vacuum canister, which you normally wouldn’t need to repair. That’s all in parts, take your time, plan some time, and you got it.

[@maximojr3437]

With a dealer pump you looking at well over 2k is my guess , parts and labor , DIY $410 like turbo231 did and a months long job ? 😂...any reputable shop with an oem part about $500 in parts and 6hrs worth of labor ...just over 1k

[@Turbo231]

@@maximojr3437 it would take a good part of a day for a fair DIYer to complete. Dearer price here in Canada was over $800 for just the pump.

[@jpalma5845]

Can you please tell me how to remove the thermostat at equinox 2006 thank you

[@Turbo231]

I haven’t had to do one yet.

[@MIKEBROWN-yo9xi]

What line is the fuel return?

[@Turbo231]

After taking it apart, I’m not sure it has one. At least not to the tank.

[@BloomingHighness]

awesome...

[@Turbo231]

It's pretty tough to do but take your time and you can do it.

[@torreypines7337]

Pos, they are sick for putting the fuel pump the way they do, and the water pump is in the engine

[@Turbo231]

All cars are a balance of assembly, prefabrication, and access. They also only worry about the warranty period, so after that you are on your own which is why so many things like fluids are the lifetime of the car. It’s how they reach the price point they want.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@Turbo231 The water pump is relatively easy. Remove the air filter assy and there it is.

[@taylorfamily4685]

No that's the 2012 and up ecotec the 3.4 awd water pump is on serpentine

[@kennaleerios7320]

What about 2012?

[@Turbo231]

Would the same or similar.

[@mariegardiner7034]

If anyone in Alberta needs a fuel pump, I have one! I will give it to you if you can pick it up in central Alberta

[@Turbo231]

Wow! Needed you 2 years ago!

[@mariegardiner7034]

@@Turbo231 aw ya I ordered this one two months ago haha. I don’t need it now and rockauto there is no point trying to return it so donating it to someone doing KZbin research lol

[@VanillaAttila]

I need one for 2008 torrent @@mariegardiner7034

[@ggordon4127]

Your wiring is supposed to go under not on top of the fuel line

[@Turbo231]

Pretty sure it will be fine.

[@Monza62000]

look how a rogue is my next car,, back set an its out gm needs to wake up

[@KasparrTV]

Jesus did they pile shit onto this thing. I dreaded doing my Jeep let alone this

[@Turbo231]

Yeah, it’s pretty tight in there.