Am I out of line here? (No pun intended)

[CoffeyLover]

So I believe I need a new fuel pump for my Silvy, but I had a thought...

 

If I just unplugged the in-tank pump and installed a HP inline pump... would that be easier? I don't believe the old pump being left in the tank would cause a problem, and an inline pump would be 100x easier to install and maintain. Or am I out of line here, or would this be a possible solution?

 

Just food for thought I guess, I still have a few weeks before I will be installing a new pump. Thanks guys!

[markw8]

The external pump would have to suck thru the tank pump. Would it work? I have to think that replacing with an in tank would be best, but maybe not the easiest.

 

Mark

[nickvrebel]

you won't be able to suck fuel through the in tank pump with it off.

 

I'm not sure what you mean by "easier to install and maintain" - the pumps in these trucks typically go for 100,000+ miles, which isn't too bad (don't let your truck get under 1/4 tank too often or it will be much less). You drive a truck, a truck is WAY easier to change the pump on than a SUV. Just a few bolts, tail light harness and the truck bed can be lifted off for easy access. I've done about 6 pumps and it's really not a big deal.