Can't find a 1990 fuel pump. Can you use a 1991 fuel pump? Any help appreciated.

 

What engine?

 

1990 Dodge Dakota LE 3.9L V6 Naturally Aspirated

 

Rockauto shows JUST the pump, not the whole module. Go for the Delphi, or A/C delco pump. Do it once, do it right, don't worry about it again.

 

I second that!

After I replaced my fuel pump the gas came gushing out the top of my tank the next time I filled it up. Turns out the thick gasket that goes around the hole fell inside the tank. It fell in during the install of the new pump. Had to lift the bed again and fish it out to do it right. It's not the easiest thing to get that gasket positioned correctly then the pump lined up properly. Got to pay close attention to orientation and work with nimble fingers. I believe I got a Delphi pump but I'd trust the ACD too. Still works.

 

They did that same thing on my B250 Ram van...after 3 wrong fuel pumps they finally got the right one and then failed to install the gasket....gasoline running out the top of the tank at the pump....drive back to shop...uh hey guys, you didn't do something right....

They 'forgot' the gasket....

Steve

 

Good grief! Forgetting is worse than what I did. I wont lie, that was not an easy install to get that pump and gasket assembled correctly in the tank. In fact, now that I think about it, I had to go back a third time because the float arm was hitting slightly against the interior tank wall and giving me wacky gauge readings so I had to reorient it again. Got to be very careful when lowering the pump module into the tank with that gasket. It wants to come off and/or twist up. Most of us slobs have sausage fingers, no patience, and zero steadiness. This job (at least on my truck) requires a woman's touch. Gentle, precise, lots of TLC. Then double, triple, quadruple check that the gasket is seated correctly before wrapping it up. And keep that float arm away from the side of the tank interior...not a whole lot of room to find a free path. By the time I got to the third time taking/tilting by bed off I was a pro. Took no time at all. HAHAHAHA!!

 

I stopped taking my van to them because of that...other things they were ok, like general maint, but that fuel pump was the straw.

Steve

 

Working on vans can be a PITA.

 

I can find the fuel pump everywhere. Can't find the whole module. The one in the truck I have is toast.