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Is this idiot proof? By that I mean; given the pattern of the tabs, can the pump go in incorrectly relative to the sending unit installation? David
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POST 2Original post
I have done the fuel pump thing a couple of times and my recollection is that the indexing of the pump is guided by hoses and wiring. More or less idiot proof.
POST 3Original post
I have replaced the in tank fuel pump twice but not on a Porsche (Volvo..) And the only think I could add as a recommendation, is to lube with silicon grease the large O ring that goes between the tank lid and the fuel pump assembly as the first time, I failed to do it and got a lot of fuel fumes so I had to do it again..
POST 4Original post
Take a sharpie and make a mark on your current pump, ring and body before removal. Line up on install and You're all set!
POST 5Original post
Idiot resistant at best.......................
POST 6Original post
. . Trying to make something idiot-proof ignores the fact someone continues making better idiots... Good luck
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