walbro install tips and hints help

[Doug Bull]

hey guys

i am inatalling my walbro 255 fuel pump in my 92 tsi front wheel drive talon. i was just wanting to know of any things that i should look out for, or hints/tips from the guys that have installed one before.

thanks
doug

[Jovan Ceklaj]

When pulling out your pump, the nut that connects the hardline leading out of the tank to the rest of the system is a WHORE to get undone, or at least it can be.  I have heard of a few people not having a hard time with it but I sure did.  Soak it in WD-40 a day before to avoid the grief.

Also, here's a good VFAQ on it.

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/pump-WB-1GAWD2-print.html

[Matt Fredrikson]

don't do it with a full tank of gas  :shock:    newb here tried that bright idea a couple years ago LOL ya... gas everywhere...

[Derek Fung]

on a fwd , it might be hard to get the actually pump assemble out as the cross member is in the way.
you will have to drop the tank a little.
do it in a open area, so the gas vapours and go somewhere or you will have a very stinky garage.

[Scott Girvin]

Spray the sending unit bolts with penitrating oil before hand and let it soak. Repeat for a couple days before attempting to remove the nuts off the studs.

[Doug Bull]

hey guys thanks for the info, really appreciate it.

btw jovan, that was a great link, helps out a heck of a lot.

my nuts and bolts are soaking....that doesnt sound too funny now does it   hehehe