1997 Ford Escort Fuel Pump Repair (Well almost.)

[johngavina1]

Terry 513 you misread my comment. I said every vehicle needs to have this. And most don't. Dropping your tank to service the pump is a joke.

[iamwhity]

you saved me alot of time thanks

[NEOSOLAIRIS]

This was extremely helpful :) mine was supper rusted to but I'm gonna use that putty that hardens like steal to seal up the gas tank.

[jasonpendergrast]

thank you bro. your a manly man.

[johngavina1]

EVERY VEHICLE with in tank pumps should have an access cover so you don't need to drop the tank. EVERY VEHICLE.

I wonder how many cars have this? I do know Volvo's and Range Rovers do it this way.

[terry513]

@johngavina1 really every vehicle? so howcome my 1989 ford mustang doesnt have one i just looked

[sktchy]

i think I have exactly the same problem, I just recently bought a 97 escort wagon, and the guy said he had recently replaced the fuel pump himself. I filled it with gas today and noticed a smell, and then noticed a gas trail following behind the car. Going to look at the fuel pump tomorrow and see if its the same issue, hopefully its an easy fix

[joeyz2k]

very nice escort and great vid

[dontlike2bfedwith]

do u know if its located in the same area for the wagon version as well or no? same problem with my 94. wants 2 start but wont?

[dontlike2bfedwith]

do u know if its located in the same area for the wagon version as well or no?

[wolfpaw69]

Good job. I have the same problem. The hard part is trying to take the fuel pump out of the tank.

[1000Tifa]

this dude is cool as hell!!!

[JohnnyNovice]

using the old seal is asking for trouble. It was not the new seals fault. I did smash down on the tabs and that has seemed to fix the leaking issue. Also the back seat was fine I did put it back in I just left it out for the leak test prior to refilling the tank. Thanks for the input.

[goodheadward]

should've used the old seal if it was not broken.You could have also if they are not rust that bad bend them down with a hammer /punch to tighten up the seal.tanks are flammable ,cannot cut ,grind, or weld on them.Or you go BOOM!!! Remember gas vapors are what explodes.