In this video I replace the fuel pump in my 95 Trans Am
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@billycrowell9747 Жыл бұрын
I'm about to change my pump this week and I'm having a trap door cut in also, it makes no sense to drop the Axle and spend 4 hours or more to do this. I like your video!!!
@rosewd25 жыл бұрын
Check the voltage drop from the neg battery terminal to the frame. Also make sure the pump ground is clean. I burned out a bunch of those in tank gm pumps like that on my truck before I noticed the ground from the block to the frame was bad. Replaced all the ground straps if they look bad.
@paulwemhaner93434 жыл бұрын
I'm the 15,000th view and glad I found this! I have a 99 SS and need to change the fuel pump too. I originally didn't want to cut a trap door, but the ease that you did that makes me want to now. I've tried removing the exhaust and dropping the axle, but it's proving to be a huge pain too. Would be nice to just cut a trap door 1 time and forever have access to the fuel pump. Thanks for the video!
@juliusgrant85753 жыл бұрын
Great job... I own a 98 convertible and finna try to install mines for the first time as I watched ur good quality step by step video
@waynethompson4888 Жыл бұрын
I just recently bought a 95 trans am and I did small things to figure out why it won’t start. starter fluid is what got it to come alive now I’m point at the fuel pump itself that’s wrong because it say for 4 years i appreciate this video
@wayne21605 жыл бұрын
Rockauto has the Stock ACdelco pump
@JRkota3187 жыл бұрын
I know this is late but I replaced mine in my 97 Camaro about 3 or 4 years ago with a Carter fuel pump assembly. It's the OEM version. I found it on eBay and it was still new. My fuel pressure at WOT is 40PSI so I'm fixing to swap it out for the racetronix with the wire harness because I just installed my nitrous system and don't want to chance dropping fuel pressure. I have a fuel pressure safety switch wired into the nitrous system but rather be safe than sorry. Good luck in the future with it.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. Better be safe than sorry when you're using nitrous. When my current pump shits the bed again I'll replace it with a quality pump.
@kennykeffer98724 жыл бұрын
Hell yes ! Ive done trap door before.. Now I know where to cut on my 4th gen camaro.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@JayyR_95z28 Жыл бұрын
Just made my trap door on my 95 Camaro z28 convertible. I actually made my door bigger 15 in / 18in made things easier.
@hunnad3 жыл бұрын
10:54 in the cup holder brother there's your midnight special!
@jimmy21480_midnight_special3 жыл бұрын
I think you're the first one to notice.
@matthewford59435 жыл бұрын
Love your spirt man 😂 I'm about to get a 95 Z28 and gotta replace the fuel pump so I might just cut it open like you. Hopefully I wont have to replace it as much as you did though.
@signeericks59514 жыл бұрын
I just had my trap door cut out on my 95 camaro z28
@mikeb60335 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the haters either, its easier to change out the pump in case it goes again, what you are cutting is not a structural piece of the car, and the bright side if youre on the road when it goes, probably change it out right there, don't have to get a tow, remove the exhaust and such. And when my pump goes, this is what im doing, if I don't make the hole before it happens anyway.
@toddnoethe24763 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't hesitate to cut the trap door; I cut a 2" hole in My trans tunnel to facilitate clutch bleeding. Make life as easy as possible, that's what its all about!!
@Braaap250r3 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting idea. I struggled with that last summer and it ended up stripping a lot of tunnel paint. Maybe I'll go with a cut out.
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
You know you are one of my favorite KZbinrs
@timgoode82784 жыл бұрын
Just cut the trap door for my 94 Z28, now to pull the pump. THANKS GM🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
@TreyGoose4 жыл бұрын
I have to do my fuel pump too on my 95 Z28 😑😑😑 I had to do the same thing on my 03 mustang gt. Mustang was pretty easy tho. Just had to drop the tank but it's only held up by a few bolts😂
@keithhernandez4319 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered a complete ac delco pump from rock auto . The pump that’s in there is only four months old so frustrated. Had a mechanic put it in charged me 1,048.00 and it didn’t last so I’m thinking trap door time!
@dancando63914 жыл бұрын
I just bought A 95 Camaro. No start. I hear the fuel pump but it sounds weak. Think it would give me a no start? I don’t get a sputter or nothing. I thought it was no spark but I got spark. Thanks
@vendmaster71077 жыл бұрын
back when I had my 3rd generation fbody. GM was pretty good with getting parts for stuff that was already 20 plus years old...hit or miss
@vettrious11 ай бұрын
Carter makes good pumps, external for el caminos are really good also
@gonzoduke68055 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. About to change the pump and assembly in my ‘98 Z28. My problem is that sometimes the car just won’t start. I cycle the ignition on/off/on/off and eventually it starts. Killed one battery already doing this. Also it looses power during acceleration at times and the OBDI scanner shows misfires in the #1 cylinder, seems really random like the starting problem. Already changed the fuel filter and ran a couple bottles of injector cleaner through. No dice, still has the same problems. Just received my Delphi replacement assembly today. Hopefully this will fix both the starting problem and the acceleration drop / misfire. Fingers crossed. Thanks again for the vid.
@TreyRogers4 жыл бұрын
Gonzo Duke I have a similar issue with my 93 Z28. Did the new fuel pump fix your issue? I’m thinking it’s the same in my car.
@just_2swift4 жыл бұрын
@@TreyRogers how did it go
@TreyRogers4 жыл бұрын
just_2swift whatever problem I had at the time wasn’t the fuel pump. Don’t remember what it was. I have since sold the car. It blew a head gasket back on Halloween night 2019.
@bfromthed3 жыл бұрын
Hope things are going well bro. Miss the vids bro.
@frankmolina90807 жыл бұрын
Bosch all the way! with a lifetime warranty 😋
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
I never even thought of bosch. I'll check that out!
@frankmolina90807 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 advance Auto parts 200 bucks lifetime warranty buy have never had to use it.
@chargerman1003 жыл бұрын
My 2002 pump is 1 month old. Had car towed home yesterday. Already has door. Here we go Wish I knew how to test 4 plug wires to make sure.
@mrmister75267 жыл бұрын
Jim. I'm a straight man. I've been married for 11 years and have a kid. That being said you have a mean set of forearms on you. Thanks for the all the videos. I enjoyed your last one where you took the front accessories off of the LT1. Are you planning a follow up video soon?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
haha I guess the push-ups are paying off! Yes, part 2 is coming out next weekend.
@vendmaster84915 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim, I'm getting ready to tackle this job myself, is there any input you can offer outside of this video? Also do you see any reason why I could not cut the hole a little bit bigger than what you did on yours? Mine literally died in my driveway luckily. I have a crank no start ,I'm pretty sure this is what the problem is, when i turn the ignition I do not hear the pump prime. Do you think it could also be the ignition control module?
@inmortal1352 жыл бұрын
Make sure is not the fuse before you do anything.
@jdirt19824 жыл бұрын
You home slice. Was you able to get to the fuel pump connector ???? Or did you splice the wires ????
@newguy14595 жыл бұрын
Great Video Jim! Keep up the good work man!
@locotrucker46 Жыл бұрын
Bro I'm with you f*** all the haters hating on trap doors
@chaoslord89183 жыл бұрын
Lucky for me, the previous owner of my F-body already cut the trap door out for me.
@francisniestemski24403 жыл бұрын
Isn’t Delphi original oem for GM?
@stacydornan97656 жыл бұрын
Use a Delphi bro put mine in works awsome.
@Outsydr547 жыл бұрын
Racetronix w/ Hotwire kit. That Hotwire kit is a must for our cars. GM gave us shitty, tiny gauge wire that can't adequately carry the right amount of voltage to the pump.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
Ya everyone says to get the hotwire kit. I assume it wires directly to the alternator?
@michaelslack68917 ай бұрын
Yep it does
@michaelslack68917 ай бұрын
Yep it does
@michaelslack68917 ай бұрын
Racetronics pump and the wiring harness upgrade next time. Thanks for the video!
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
No homo because of this 👌emoji 😂😂😂😂
@RonSavage014 жыл бұрын
I love this guy! LOL!!!
@dannypiper3836 жыл бұрын
this guy is had me laughing so hard.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
glad you were entertained
@josephburkhardt21444 жыл бұрын
First dude don't go to autozone go to advanced or carquest and second replace the inline fuel filter
@IntoThePromiseLAND6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video brother, about to do a trap door fuel pump replacement on my 97 TA tomorrow. hope my china made auto zone special works for at least the summer!
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
it'll work for about a year and then you'll get a free replacement on warranty and do the same thing year after year lol
@kennethwade239 ай бұрын
Just bought a walbro 255. Im going to see how that works .
@FeedMeMoreVideos167 жыл бұрын
Racetronix is what I use
@King5150Ed2 жыл бұрын
Putting in another one myself. 2nd one was a GM pump that didn't last 1500 miles. Talked to them about it and they couldn't care less (wouldn't offer to replace or discount)
@weskirkland5850 Жыл бұрын
I got a Delphi Brand with the same results. Lasted 3000 miles. I'm trying a carter this time. next time I'm gonna buy the good stuff.
@madnesshero46752 жыл бұрын
Im walkin here! Actually im replacing a fuel pump... but im walkin here! Good vid. Fuck the haters!
@ellobo7616 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@jonhouse86725 жыл бұрын
Rock Auto has OE replacements. I would do a trap door.
@Healthy91311 ай бұрын
I like your style bro
@jimmy21480_midnight_special11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@SwampDonkeyDragNasty6 ай бұрын
@Healthy913 I enjoy his style too!!
@WildRose_Weaponry7 жыл бұрын
Walbro 255 lph is a good pump
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
yeah a few people have suggested a Walbro. Thanks.
@NotAGarage6 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 I used the same pump in a LS1 swap I did in a '86 Trans Am. It never went out before I sold it. Same pump in a '88 TPI Formula 4 years ago it still hasn't gone out. And i used the same pump in my '97 Z28 4 years ago and it still hasn't gone out.
@nukmuaynuksoo39556 жыл бұрын
Chenger Performance, yes, I use Walbro pumps in my 88 IROC and my 92 RS, about to order one for my 98 LS1 Trans Am.
@jdirt19824 жыл бұрын
What seats are those ????
@keilylmm63774 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I own a 94 trans am. I haven't had to change out the fuel pump yet but damn I really don't want to go aftermarket made in China garbage..
@puga91853 жыл бұрын
Get it at summit 🤔 bro fuck that I rather drop the tank tbh and not do it like this and get someone to do it for me I rather pay than risk it and mess my tank up
@kristopherlavancher20483 жыл бұрын
lightbulb" yes that pump wont last long wth a restricton lke that brother, god work on the video, what seats ar thse up front?
@kristopherlavancher20483 жыл бұрын
Good work, not god work, sorry ths laptop needs to be replaced worst than tht fuel pump lol
@kristopherlavancher20483 жыл бұрын
mine finally shit the bed today lol thats funny as hell to me, a day after i wonder onto your page, thanks for the tip lol
@badandy1223765 жыл бұрын
Triple Walbro 450's
@jdirt19824 жыл бұрын
Napa has Delphi OE fuel pumps for these ....
@NJRangerGeorge Жыл бұрын
Hello great vid. What are them tools called to seperate the lines how much and where did you buy them? Thanks
@jimmy21480_midnight_special Жыл бұрын
they're fuel line disconnect tools. sold at autozone. they're pretty cheap. under $10
@NJRangerGeorge Жыл бұрын
@@jimmy21480_midnight_special thanks man I'm going to pick some up. Good luck with your car. My pump crapped on me today. I need the tools to be ready to change the pump in the future.
@mm.m13967 жыл бұрын
you can go for a bkk or msd fuel pump
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
didn't even know they made pumps
@nukmuaynuksoo39556 жыл бұрын
Looks Like Massachusetts, lived in Fall River for a while in 97.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
My town looks nothing like Fall River.
@vendmaster71077 жыл бұрын
Jim, dumb question again...lol...why do you have an aftermarket tank, and why can't you just get a new pump from GM?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
i got the aftermarket tank because the original one rotted out. I've been unable to find OEM GM pumps anywhere. Got any insight?
@vendmaster71077 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 I know it is probably crazy expensive but sometimes I do have luck with dealerships locating stuff
@505racing35 жыл бұрын
My fuel gauge isn't working on mine I just replaced mine with an AutoZone fuel pump any solutions ?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special5 жыл бұрын
that happened to me too. turns out i had a wire stuck around the sending unit not allowing it to articulate. take it back out and have a look
@505racing35 жыл бұрын
@@jimmy21480_midnight_special my guage worked once I put the pump in but after I put gas it stopped so check the wires of the sending unit ?
@999popsyt44 жыл бұрын
How much does one of the pumps go for
@jimmysmith7734 жыл бұрын
Just changed mine in my 99 ta and at autozone they wanted 300$ got one off Ebay for like 40$
@figurefour633 Жыл бұрын
Rock Auto has the GM genuine fuel pump and assembly
@kennyt8730 Жыл бұрын
But AutoZone says, don't worry, we guarantee the parts, so we give you another one for free. O'Reilly's told me the same thing on a torque converter, with a 😁.
@jacknelson94407 жыл бұрын
how was the car running before the fuel pump went out?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
it was intermittently cutting off for a few days then just wouldn't start anymore.
@jacknelson94407 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 damn, my brothers got a 95 z28 and his is on the stock pump and his is cutting out here and there, time for a racetronix kit
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
yup sounds like same thing.
@jacknelson94407 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 did the check engine light come on when it bogged out?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
Nope. She would just die. Then she wouldn't start at all. Is your pump priming when the key is in the on position?
@yolandacenteno92723 жыл бұрын
get the pump motor rebuild kit sold by Acdelco american made replaced mine lasted 7 years so far
@trillmexicanz2 жыл бұрын
Something else is wrong. A fuel pump doesn’t burn out that quick, not even the cheapest brand. A cheap beand usually last a few 4,5 years.
@vitsseth56612 жыл бұрын
All I need is to remember where the hoses go an I’ll be all done
@03sebring274 жыл бұрын
How do you know where to cut for the trap door?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special4 жыл бұрын
can't remember exactly but there's a pic floating around the internet with the proper dimensions.
@protatz4 жыл бұрын
Check fbody access panel on ls1.com 🤘🏼🤘🏼💯
@RonSavage014 жыл бұрын
How do you know when the pump has gone bad or is going bad? Just won't start?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special4 жыл бұрын
it stumbles, dies and then won't start again
@ffmcmav406 жыл бұрын
Did you ever replace the fuel line? I’m putting in a gas tank and it’s slightly larger than the OEM I believe, anyways it kinked my supply and return lines and the car will only idle. No problem it’s what a 2 foot piece of fuel line with a quick connector right? WRONG: they don’t make a replacement part, only repair kits and wtf wants that? 15 Million F-body’s bud you can’t get a 2 foot fuel line. Awesome.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
funny you should mention this. i did kink the line but a buddy of mine sent me one from a junk car. I did have to use a splice kit like you mentioned on of them a few months later. one of these days i'll go full with braided steel lines
@ffmcmav406 жыл бұрын
That’s what I wanted to do, then I wouldn’t have to worry about linking them again, but nooooo you can’t use braided lines with the high pressures needed for fuel injected cars. Taking in the kinked ones to a friend who owns a shop and he’s gonna make me new lines. The junk yard was my next option I don’t want to use spliced lines
@terranceharrison71254 жыл бұрын
Hey where exactly is the connection for the wiring harness for the pump do I have to drop the tank even after I cut a trap hole door on top of the tank thru the trunk?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special4 жыл бұрын
If your under the car the wire connector is behind the back seat. You'll see it if you get under there
@terranceharrison71254 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 so I wouldn’t have to drop the tank or untighten to be able to unplug the old wiring harness and connect the new wiring harness, is it enough space to do it by hand?
@kevinkeeney18136 жыл бұрын
My gas gauge is doesnt work but all other guages do. Would this problem be with the fuel pump?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Keeney yes, most likely it's the sending unit
@christophercordasco17397 жыл бұрын
Question, how do you cut it without catching stuff on fire? Is draining the tank good enough?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special7 жыл бұрын
As long as you have no leaks it won't catch fire, but have an extinguisher handy just in case.
@RonSavage014 жыл бұрын
Use metal shears and don't risk it.
@nicotoscani82703 жыл бұрын
@@RonSavage01 Or drop the tank and not hack your car.
@RonSavage013 жыл бұрын
@@nicotoscani8270 I can assure you could ride in 500 of them with the hatch cut and you'd never know. This is such an elitist attitude.
@nicotoscani82703 жыл бұрын
@@RonSavage01 If not wanting to hack my car is “elitist” then I’m an elitist. 🤷🏻♂️
@highlandsoutdoors2041 Жыл бұрын
Should of been a trap door from the factory
@jdirt19824 жыл бұрын
Did you cut the steel with a fucking razor ??? Or a die grinder cut off saw ???
@MichiganTrailRider7 жыл бұрын
Did same thing only way to do it man if ya ask me
@djjames99985 жыл бұрын
Delphi
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had to replace the distributor
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
yup
@JesusSaves3-166 ай бұрын
Just ordered off Amazon. 35$
@dieseldong47816 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah open that trap door I love it the people that a problem with are pussies who don't work on their own shit and also I just wanted to say I dig the Plano tackle/tool box lol
@WarDaddy666 жыл бұрын
#fuckthehaters I have the trap door on my 97 TA
@andrewlemke58046 жыл бұрын
You look like James hetfield lol
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Lemke we're related
@andrewlemke58046 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 doubt. Lemke is a pretty common name.
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
i was talking about hetfield.
@andrewlemke58046 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 lol I'm a dumbass. Sorry.
@charlesathan589710 ай бұрын
Delphi pump only
@Wolvesgaze6 жыл бұрын
I was told to change my fuel filter every 3K miles to prevent pressure build up that causes over working the the fuel pump. Anyone else do that?
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
i usually change it every 2 years....probably about 10,000 miles
@Wolvesgaze6 жыл бұрын
I bought my firebird used so I have no idea if the person before me changed it as often as I do However, when I spoke to the auto shop I take it to? I told them I change it every 3k they said that is a good thing to do, So I guess since I do it myself and the filters are inexpensive enough I will just keep doing it.
Oh, I forgot to link you to this information. Maybe it will help you with the crimp in the fuel line? I found it when I had a leak in my fuel line. www.camaroz28.com/forums/v6-tech-22/eliminating-97-3-8-plastic-fuel-lines-how-can-done-835946/
@Wolvesgaze6 жыл бұрын
Carter Fuel Systems are American made. If your looking for one?
@vettster89 Жыл бұрын
I’m doing a walbro knock off
@gardemisegades72994 жыл бұрын
Delphi get her at car quest
@kyleeast94733 жыл бұрын
Fuck the hate-az
@ronaldpenn4345 Жыл бұрын
Areomotive
@novoiperkele5 жыл бұрын
5:56 why the annoying elevator music?
@hexflores96484 ай бұрын
Stop buying autozone products
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
Midnight special even when it has msd distrib
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
i've only replaced them because i wanted too. never because they didn't work anymore
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 how many
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
haha a few
@jimmy21480_midnight_special6 жыл бұрын
haha not sure. why?
@jalenrozzelle71256 жыл бұрын
jimmy21480 just wondering🤔🤔😂😂. Well keep up the good work and I can't wait for the next video👌👍