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Rock Auto fuel pump won’t seal
As the title suggests, I installed an Airtex fuel pump from Rock Auto in my 05 6 speed. I have the nut as tight as I can get it, and I’m not able to spin the pump by hand, but fuel still leaks past the o-ring. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggested solutions? It honestly seems like the pump is maybe 1/8” too tall for the tank. |
Originally Posted by Redheddude222
(Post 4871303)
As the title suggests, I installed an Airtex fuel pump from Rock Auto in my 05 6 speed. I have the nut as tight as I can get it, and I’m not able to spin the pump by hand, but fuel still leaks past the o-ring. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggested solutions? It honestly seems like the pump is maybe 1/8” too tall for the tank. beers :beer: |
Originally Posted by swoope
(Post 4871306)
if i recall the tq spec is 90 ft lbs. and you have to do it with a correct fuel pump tool. the basket is spring loaded, make sure nothing is under basket.
beers :beer: |
I had the same problem with the fuel pump I bought from Rock Auto, I dont think it was an Airtex though. I installed the pump with the help of a mechanic friend, everything went normal. Left his house to fill up with gas, car leaked gas like crazy. It was overflowing out the top of the tank around the fuel pump ring. Got the car towed to my local mechanic and he informed me there was a recall regarding the fuel pump ring and to bring it to the dealer. Spoke to the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump and ring under recall for free. So at 140K miles I paid for a Rock Auto pump but got an factory OEM one essentially at half price. The dealer told me the only reason they replaced the pump was because it was aftermarket, the pump wasn't necessarily part of the recall.
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Originally Posted by Chrishoky
(Post 4871310)
I had the same problem with the fuel pump I bought from Rock Auto, I dont think it was an Airtex though. I installed the pump with the help of a mechanic friend, everything went normal. Left his house to fill up with gas, car leaked gas like crazy. It was overflowing out the top of the tank around the fuel pump ring. Got the car towed to my local mechanic and he informed me there was a recall regarding the fuel pump ring and to bring it to the dealer. Spoke to the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump and ring under recall for free. So at 140K miles I paid for a Rock Auto pump but got an factory OEM one essentially at half price. The dealer told me the only reason they replaced the pump was because it was aftermarket, the pump wasn't necessarily part of the recall.
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Also, my dealer did NOT replace the retaining ring. They told me it’s not part of the recall. |
Originally Posted by Redheddude222
(Post 4871318)
Also, my dealer did NOT replace the retaining ring. They told me it’s not part of the recall. beers :beer: |
Originally Posted by Redheddude222
(Post 4871318)
Also, my dealer did NOT replace the retaining ring. They told me it’s not part of the recall. |
Originally Posted by Chrishoky
(Post 4871403)
Yea, the ring was included. So what DID they replace then? Just the gasket?
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Originally Posted by Redheddude222
(Post 4871318)
Also, my dealer did NOT replace the retaining ring. They told me it’s not part of the recall. |
I think the best solution would be to purchase an OEM Mazda o-ring and install it with the Airtex pump that you purchased from Rock Auto.
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