[79MALIBU]

Fuel Pump went out..? So I ordered a new one. I was tightening the wires, reminding myself- "It is a very small stud, do not over torque!", but of course I snapped it off. Very Disappointed with myself, after much venting, I ordered a new one.

A week goes by without getting to drive my 1987 924s and the second new pump arrives. Time for a second try, being even more careful this time and yet snapped it off again. This time I tool a closer look at the damage, after mush venting of frustration, and discovered the stud on the full pump was not threaded all the down. A few washers would have been needed to keep the nut from hitting the shoulder on the stud! Who knew!

However I did not want to buy a third pump. So I cut off what was left of the stud, drilled and tapped the same location so I could use a bolt. It worked out, but I don’t recommend this repair, if done wrong I am sure it would lead to an explosion.

Oh, and after all of that it still would not start until I replaced the fuel pump relay. . . . hmmmm