The V6-powered base Camaro can sprint to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, thanks to 300 horsepower, yet it costs the same as competitors like the considerably slower Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Heck, even the V6′s fuel economy is impressive compared to its competition. The V8-powered Camaro SS with the manual transmission dispenses with 60 mph in a blistering 5.0 seconds — 426 hp will do that for you — yet it’s considerably cheaper than cars like the BMW 135i and Challenger SRT8 and outperforms the slightly more affordable Mustang GT. The Camaro handles smartly, too, with even the base car surpassing the rarefied 68 mph mark on our slalom course.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro rocks. After years of anticipation, Chevy’s new Camaro not only lives up to the hype but also redefines what a muscle car can be. The traditional stereotype goes Read the rest of this entry »
May 25th, 2011 | Posted in Chevrolet | No Comments
We know the fuel pump is inside the gas tank. Is this pretty difficult to get at? Dropping the fuel tank seems easy enough once I siphon out the gas, but don’t you have to take out the fuel lines into the tank first? How many lines do I have to take off? I just glanced at them today and they look really hard to get at. Is it just a fitting that needs to be unscrewed on each line? Also, once I unhook the fuel lines and drop the tank, how do I get at the fuel pump inside the tank?
I’ll be the first to admit that I am definitely a beginner at mechanics. Would this be something I could handle? I am sick of paying hundreds of dollars in labor to get my vehicles worked on at repair shops. How do you replace a fuel pump on a 1992 Chevrolet K1500 4.3?
Answer:
It’s do-able, I replaced mine in 1991 C-2500. You will need the fuel line tool to get the fuel lines removed.
There is a ground wire attached to the frame above the axle that’s a pain in the *** to remove. It’s got a little bolt that’s usually rusted, and won’t turn. I just cut mine and put a crimped splice on it.
Removing the sending unit/fuel pump INNER lock ring on the tank is tricky because they seal it with some Read the rest of this entry »
May 24th, 2011 | Posted in Chevrolet | No Comments