OMG I need an effin Access Cover for my Fuel Pump! *pics*

[RedPhoenix]

I started to make one... thought I would share...

Its 1/2 x 3/16 steel... cost $1.17 out of the drop pile at the local steel shop.... I cut it into a frame... welded.. grinded..... drilled holes... tapped with a M6x1.00 (typical "10mm" Toyota bolt).... then I had some old street signs which are aluminum.... cut it to shape, drilled some holes....

and then I stopped for the night... I thought the sign would look cool, but it looks ghey with the white/grey paint... so I am going to sand it down (or if I can easily peel off the sign lettering)...

I need to tack the frame into the car and then seam seal the rest of it...

But it should be pretty flush and flat... and then I can get access to my fuel pump when I need it...

ENjoy..

^just sitting there not bolted down so it looks extra worse.

 

[Smashey]

Thats pretty sweet. Im going to be changing my fuel pump soon but will just drop the tank, but still very interesting idea.

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[hvyman]

Tho its nice to just have a access plate its not hard to drop with empty tank.

 

[RedPhoenix]

yeah the tank isnt bad to drop but I do plan on going even further with my fuel system to run ethanol and a surge tank.... and its gonna be some trial and error to make it perfect so dropping the tank each time will suck.

 

[giterboosted]

I did the same thing but with. Slightly different cover, handy as all gitout

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

Very nice

 

[bioskyline]

Tho its nice to just have a access plate its not hard to drop with empty tank.

every car ive owned. the fuel pump only died with 3/4 to a full tanks of gas. i do like the idea

 

[Poodles]

Cutting/welding around the gas tank isn't exactly safe... You'll also want a seal on that new access panel you made.

 

[Nick M]

I used to work on the line at Toyota. Then I went to an Audi dealer, and back to Toyota. I never had a problem getting to a fuel pump. Raise the car, lower the tank. I understand your fustration of working in the garage at the house as I have been doing it for 7 years now.