Best location for relocating fuel pump, Best location for relocating fuel pump Options

[lonewolfe]

I've searched this topic and found a little information but was surprised there was not more. The search engine on this site leaves a lot to be desired. Anyhow, I'm relocating my fuel pump to the front of the car. I do not wish to put it in the front trunk so that leaves under the fuel tank or underneath the car close to the master cylinder underneath the stearing rack cover. Which location is best in your opinion? Any pro's or con's to either location?

[GeorgeRud]

Unless you have the removable panel that was used in the later cars when the fuel pump was relocated to the front, I would recommend placing it under the car by the steering rack. You should be able to place it on the passenger side, parallel with the steering rack. I like the idea of having it out of the trunk, as a leak could be very messy if the fuel pump is mounted in the front trunk.

Having said that, that's what the factory did!

[lonewolfe]

Unless you have the removable panel that was used in the later cars when the fuel pump was relocated to the front, I would recommend placing it under the car by the steering rack. You should be able to place it on the passenger side, parallel with the steering rack. I like the idea of having it out of the trunk, as a leak could be very messy if the fuel pump is mounted in the front trunk.

Having said that, that's what the factory did!

Thanks for your feedback. Have you relocated your fuel pump or do you have a later car? I've thought about adding my own access panel for an under tank install. Space is tight in either location as I have a front swaybar that takes up some room under the tank, to fit the pump under the car by the master cylinder the pump has to clear the stearing rack cover. From the dents in that cover I'd say this area can take a beating. It would probably be easier to change a fuel filter with the pump located under the car because removing four bolts for the cover is easier than removing the tank. I guess the filter could be accessed through that round hole in the bulkhead though. I've been trying to make up my mind for a couple of days. Arrrrgh!!!