How do you replace a fuel pump in a Jaguar XK8?
How do you replace a fuel pump in a Jaguar XK8?
On the inside you need to remove the tank filler latch (not shown). To do this hold the latch inside the trunk and on the outside just turn nut about a ¼ of a turn and it will come out. It is a bayonet type connection. Once that is removed, disconnect the 2 drain hoses.
What’s the fuel pressure on a Jaguar XK8?
I had been measuring fuel pressure off and on and noticed that it would only go up to 30psi and when I shut the car down the pressure would drop off to “O” in a short period of time. I had the new fuel pump in the trunk of the car in the event it failed.
How do you remove an old fuel pump?
You only have one bolt holding the pump in place. Remove it and the clamp on the hose and you can remove the old pump. Use caution not to pull and tug on the fuel line in the tank. The old pump removed. This filter is in the direct sunlight. Looks dirty! Old pump out and the new one ready to install.
On the inside you need to remove the tank filler latch (not shown). To do this hold the latch inside the trunk and on the outside just turn nut about a ¼ of a turn and it will come out. It is a bayonet type connection. Once that is removed, disconnect the 2 drain hoses.
I had been measuring fuel pressure off and on and noticed that it would only go up to 30psi and when I shut the car down the pressure would drop off to “O” in a short period of time. I had the new fuel pump in the trunk of the car in the event it failed.
You only have one bolt holding the pump in place. Remove it and the clamp on the hose and you can remove the old pump. Use caution not to pull and tug on the fuel line in the tank. The old pump removed. This filter is in the direct sunlight. Looks dirty! Old pump out and the new one ready to install.
Is it safe to remove a fuel tank?
A simple, step by step process for removing a fuel tank. A safer and effective fuel pump repair job begins here. Cleaning the fuel tank is an essential part of a complete fuel repair. Before installing a new fuel pump, it’s critical to properly clean the gas tank. Debris in your gas tank will damage your new fuel pump.
