Well I didn't plan on this. I tried to purge the fuel lines prior to an engine start attempt and we were getting no fuel from the pump. Pump was making sounds but doing nothing. I removed the sending unit/fuel pump assembly only to find this surprise:
A nice rust filled fuel tank...
and corroded pump assembly.
So now I need a new fuel tank. I don't plan on sending all of that rust and corrosion into the engine and fuel lines! Moisture must have gotten into the tank and taken over. This is humid Florida after all.
So a couple of weeks later I got the new tank from the local dealer.
Nice and shiny inside, quite a difference.
Out with the old tank..
A view from under the car where the tank used to be:
I decided to redo the fittings on the sender for the fuel lines. I was never too satisfied with the original setup. Decided to use a set of Russell EFI screw on fittings on the existing Mazda connections. To do this I had to cut off the flares and file down the lines just slightly to fit.
Some pics:
New pump and sending unit assembly ready:
And installed:
After all of that we were able to purge the fuel lines and test for any leaks. Of course there were a couple that were fixed. We then got ready to start the engine. Fluids were added and fingers were crossed. Connected the ECU and turned the key....nothing. What? Oh yeah, I forgot the clutch safety switch. Oops. Pushed in the clutch and she fired right up! Woo-hoo!
It was so rewarding to hear that engine rumble, open headers and all.
Now its time to start reassembly. Interior, suspension front and rear, and lots of small stuff. Hopefully its all down hill from here!
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