need info about fuel pump

[diane]

I have a 91 festiva and need info about the fuel pump. The pump in the tank is going out, can Iput an electric in line pump instead of dropping my tank? If so what would be the psi needed?

[Pu241]

Welcome!

You don't drop your tank to swap out the fuel pump.
There is an access port under the back seat.
Fold the seat forward, pop the plastic faseners holding down the carpet.
You'll then see a plate with a couple of wires going ounder it.
Undo the hold down bolts and remove.
Under the plate is the top of the fuel tank and the fuel pump/sender assembly.
This is held in place by 8 philips head screws.
Might need to hit them with PB-Blaster so you don't strip them out (makes for a long day).
This is the short version a detailed version can be provided.

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[eurotiva]

I have a 91 festiva and need info about the fuel pump. The pump in the tank is going out, can Iput an electric in line pump instead of dropping my tank? If so what would be the psi needed?

If the one in the tank is going out, it needs to be replaced. Adding an in-line will make it pull fuel thru a dead pump and it will self destruct. Pumps are easy enough to get to and can be bought on ebay for $30 or so.

Oh yea and WELCOME to the site.

[diane]

hey thanks for the help .you sure saved me from alot of unessary work so once again thanks for the quick reply

[MidnightRacer]

i did mine right before winter hit. its an easy fix

[Sandm849]

Yea very easy to do. The hard part is trying to not spil. Any gas in your interior!