Can I Install a Fuel Pump Myself?
Note that you can install a fuel pump yourself, but it takes mechanical skill and the correct tools to do this safely because of how tricky working on one is. This design makes fuel pump replacement far easier than on vehicles with tanks mounted outside the car, especially when it comes to accessing a blown (and often justifiably dangerous) combat-zone carcass. Usually it means extracting the fuel tank altogether – a 2-to-4 hour job, depending on the vehicle. The labor charge alone is typically $200 to $500, and so a few drivers with some mechanical proficiency may consider going the DIY route in order to save money. Essential tools for this job include a jack and jack stands to raise the vehicle, fuel line disconnect tool in addition to your typical mechanics tool kit – with something like an electric drill making it easier. Without these tools, the job is