Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) HELP--fuel transfer pump

[LNeely]

I am trying to do my first fuel transfer pump replacement on a 98. 5 Ram with 105,000 on odometer. I am using issue 48, page 100 as a guide. BUT... I am struggling with Step #2: disconnecting the fuel supply line.



Can anyone out there who has done this descibe how to release this quick disconnect? I am sure part of the problem is that I am working in a cold garage and have to use my left hand. H E L P - - - - - - - - -

Larry Neely

 

[todt061458]

Moderator please help move this post

You could try posting this question over in the second generation section for more exposure. Mabe a nice moderator con move the post for you.

 

[Bob4x4]

I am trying to do my first fuel transfer pump replacement on a 98. 5 Ram with 105,000 on odometer. I am using issue 48, page 100 as a guide. BUT... I am struggling with Step #2: disconnecting the fuel supply line.



Can anyone out there who has done this descibe how to release this quick disconnect? I am sure part of the problem is that I am working in a cold garage and have to use my left hand. H E L P - - - - - - - - -

Larry Neely

You need to pinch the two slightly exposed plastic pieces showing at the disconnect and slide the connector off the fitting to the pump.



Bob

 

[Tom W]

I don't think mine ever had any quick disconnects. Is this an after market item or OEM?

 

[Sageair]

Aslong as you are fighting changing the lift pump in it's original location do yourself a favor and relocate it using the Vulcan big line relocation kit. See my post relocating L/P worthwhile.

 

[Sageair]

Also see lift pump relocation need help

 

[jdooner]

LNeely. . hope you took the fuel filter out, this will make it almost a piece of cake. To get the damn hose loose, being as you can only get one hand in there, I took a small pair of vice grips and very gently applied them to the disconnect and was able to slide the hose right off. Remember. . gently. Hope this helps.

98. 5 auto, new lift pump, 1. 5's, SuperB, comp, catcher, etc.

 

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