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THIS IS FOR +99 3.8 CAMAROS.
Finally, I ended the project that I started last year. I took my time since this is not the only car I use to conmute. I'm glad of not spending a lot of money with the mechanic.
I spend $154 in the delphy fuel pump http://www.ebay.com/itm/110784556075...84.m1439.l2649 (the full assembly-drop and go-it helped my fuel gauge) and only less than 30 dollars in a great rotary tool like dremel http://www.ebay.com/itm/120796851556...84.m1439.l2649 10,000-35,000 rpm variable speed dial, 3 year warranty.
I was kind of nervous cutting the deck, specially when I saw how close was the metal from a fuel line on the driver's side as you see in the first two pics.
So, to cut with confidence that side, I cut first the other three sides, and for the 4rd side I used a piece of metal sheet and a handsaw between the upper fuel line and the metal as you see in 3rd and 4th pics.
I painted the deck with rustoleum in order to avoid corrosion from the underside. Personally, I like the way it looks.
I forgot to mention about how I removed the metal ring that seals the fuel pump. With the advice of a mechanic, I borrowed a blunt chisel (the more blunt the better) and I hit the ring with a hammer three times (one time per tab). I hit it really hard, with balls and with confidence, and it turned fast. If you don't do it this way but little by little, it will take you forever and you will wear and damage the ring.
I hope this small contribution be added to other great ideas I have found to do this project.
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Finally, I ended the project that I started last year. I took my time since this is not the only car I use to conmute. I'm glad of not spending a lot of money with the mechanic.
I spend $154 in the delphy fuel pump http://www.ebay.com/itm/110784556075...84.m1439.l2649 (the full assembly-drop and go-it helped my fuel gauge) and only less than 30 dollars in a great rotary tool like dremel http://www.ebay.com/itm/120796851556...84.m1439.l2649 10,000-35,000 rpm variable speed dial, 3 year warranty.
I was kind of nervous cutting the deck, specially when I saw how close was the metal from a fuel line on the driver's side as you see in the first two pics.
So, to cut with confidence that side, I cut first the other three sides, and for the 4rd side I used a piece of metal sheet and a handsaw between the upper fuel line and the metal as you see in 3rd and 4th pics.
I painted the deck with rustoleum in order to avoid corrosion from the underside. Personally, I like the way it looks.
I forgot to mention about how I removed the metal ring that seals the fuel pump. With the advice of a mechanic, I borrowed a blunt chisel (the more blunt the better) and I hit the ring with a hammer three times (one time per tab). I hit it really hard, with balls and with confidence, and it turned fast. If you don't do it this way but little by little, it will take you forever and you will wear and damage the ring.
I hope this small contribution be added to other great ideas I have found to do this project.
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