I don't know whether I should post here or start a new thread, but since the OP also had a question on which brand to buy I will post here.

I'm stuck between two Fuel Pumps, Delphi or Bosch. Price is pretty much the same ($10 difference), but HeyYou mention Delphi is OEM. Not that I'm picky over $10, but if it is "as good" or better than the Delphi.

If it is a problem posting here then just delete this post.

 

Go with the delphi. They make the OEM parts for a few of the major manufacturers. You know, the ones that last 100 thousand plus miles.

 

Ok; someone had mentioned that they solved their slow starting problem by replacing their battery clamp that was cracked. My negative one looked like it was cracked, so I got a new ground cable and clamp assembly and replaced the whole thing - it was like 8 bucks or so. Didn't solve the starting problem (although I guess I do now have a new ground clamp and cable so it's not a total loss). Oh well; it was worth a shot. The worst part was reprogramming the aftermarket stereo after it was all reconnected.

So I just hit the "order now" button for a new Delphi fuel pump from RockAuto. The original one lasted 200,000 miles, so hopefully this replacement will go another 200,000. I also ordered a Jeep transfer case switch. I'm going to put a Posi Lock thingy on my front axle that permanently locks the two axles in place (not the cable actuated set-up) so I want to replace the vacuum switch that's on the transfer case now with an electrical one like what's on my Jeep TJ. I'll just have to see if the electrical plug at the axle end will plug into it, or if I'll have to "make it work". I want it so when I move the transfer case lever to 4WD the dash light comes on. I've got the Posi Lock thingy sitting on a shelf in the garage waiting to be installed (along with a new fork).

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f312/...l#post18036474

 

The new fuel pump arrived a day or so ago; just need a warm weekend to swap it out. And the Jeep TJ 4WD indicator transfer case switch arrived the following day. So I looked to see if it would plug into the electrical switch on the vacuum thingy on the front axle. It does (!). So when I do the Posi-lock conversion I'm hoping I can just run that plug from the axle to the transfer case and replace the truck's transfer case vacuum switch with the TJ electrical switch. That way when I put it in 4WD the dash light will come on.

 

This site has a pretty good video showing how to replace the fuel pump on a Gen 2 truck like ours from start to finish. I reviewed it again today, and will probably repeat it before tackling the job. It doesn't look too difficult, but I might need a second set of hands to help lower the tank. I guess that's where your kids come in handy.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...858&cc=1095690

 

If there is more than a quarter tank of gas in the tank, DEFINITELY draft an additional pair of hands, or two..... Trying to balance the tank when there is gas sloshing around in it is a pain. And the tank is HUGE.

 

Definitely. I've got it just above empty right now. If the weather cooperates this weekend I'll be replacing it then.

 

So we dropped the tank tonight. What a PIA. Actually, dropping the tank was a breeze; it was disconnecting the hoses and wires from the fuel pump before we could fully lower it that was the pain. I had a hard time with the electrical connection - I ended up breaking all the little "lock in place" pieces. I'll make sure when I reconnect it back up it won't come apart (zip ties). And I never could remove the hose from the vent thing; I ended up cutting it off. Removing the fuel line was actually the easiest of the three.

Tomorrow I'll swap out the pump and mount it back up. Hopefully it goes back together easier than taking it out.

 

And done.

I went all over town trying to find the proper Spanner Wrench with no luck. I went to Auto Zone, O'Reilley's, Advanced Auto, Harbor Freight, and Bill's Wholesale (it's kinda like a Harbor Freight but bigger). Ended up doing the piece of wood and "tap tap tap" thing on the ring to get it off. But it's all buttoned up and it runs.

Now the real test; let it sit overnight and then see if it starts on the first hit. Wish me luck.

 

After sitting all night, the truck fired right up on the first try. And yesterday after driving it around a bit I crawled underneath it to check for leaks - none. So I think I'll consider this fuel pump project done/completed/finished. Thanks everyone who added their two-cents worth into this thread.