It appears that my fuel pump has failed. I have the replacement and got as far as removing everything in the trunk to gain access.
The issue is the two quick release above the differential, there is no way to get to it!

I want to throw in the towel and have a mechanic do this work, maybe with a lift it can be done.

Does anyone know a good mechanic in the Philadelphia area?

 

Hi.


Take a look here:


http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Auto...eplacement.pdf

 

Phil, to help an owner out on the UK forum who has a misfire problem, when your pump failed did it just 100% give up or was there any "symptoms" beforehand ?
Thanks..TS

 

It Just stopped working. Drove home one day wouldn't start the next.

I appreciate the directions, I was using them earlier today, however without a lift i cant reach the quick release, either my hands are to big or the spot is to small

 

Have you seen this video?

 

Doesn't help, I can't get to the fitting

 

Can you get the car high enough to put ramps under the rear tires?

 

I lifted it and put jack stands under the frame, my hands don't fit with the removal tool.
Also a little uncomfortable making the adapter out of PVC.

When you remove the line does it seal or will the remaining fuel spill?

 

A couple of oz. of fuel that is in the lines will spill. The fuel is pumped from the bottom of the tank to the upper part where the lines are, so the fuel in the tank will not run out when the lines are removed.

 

Place your fuel line disconnect on your fuel line and use a stick or pipe to push it upward into the tank and pull down on the line at the same time.

 

I'll try it again, at the next warm day.
My thanks for everyone's comments and help.

 

After spending another 3 hours trying to get to the fuel lines under the car I officially give up. Does anyone know a good Jag Tech west of Philadelphia?

 

I know how frustrated you must be. It is certainly a terrible arrangement from a maintenance stand point. But, I was just thinking. What if you cut the fuel lines (some will crindge at this) at some point where you can put a coupling in the lines after reinstall. And remove the tank and fuel lines along with it. I'm not in your situation so this is just a wild idea. Feel free to disreguarde.

 

I have never had the fuel pump failure either but have often wondered why not disconnect the flex lines at the other ends and remove them with the tank. There is probably a very good reason why that is not possible but inquiring minds would like to know . . . for sure.

 

Not sure what tool you are using but the one from Sears is the one I have and use and it seems it has a deeper reach than several others I have purchased and used in the past.

Link Sears.com

 

Test Point you have a great idea. Why not disconnect the fuel lines up stream get some slack in the lines and then pull the tank aft enough to get to the tank fittings from the boot area?

 

If I ever have to replace the pump on either car I'll try that first.

 

If I were to do this I would install a brass coupling to eliminate any possibility of leaks.

 

Would that be a compression fitting, or would it require a flare tool? That would be safer and more secure than fuel line hose and clamps.

 

A flare tool.