I'm going to replace the fuel pump on my carburated 89 LX Accord 4DR MT. I don't think it has ever been replaced. Obviously I'll need a new pump but what other parts should I get? I already have a new fuel filter. I just don't want to start the job and end up needing parts that I don't have... THANKS!

 

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You might need a gasket for the filter/tank seal. I've always reused, but you could need to replace.

Your new fuel pump should come w/ an inlet screen. Make sure screen fits pump snugly and securely. I had one that did not fit the pump for some reason and had to use old inlet screen.

I found that I needed a box to land the lowered tank on w/o overstressing the wires/tubes attached to the top that can only be reached after lowering the tank.

This is not a trivial job and requires elevating the car (all 4 wheels) on jack stands for room to manuver the tank down and out from under the car. Have you confirmed that pump is not working?

good luck

 

How have you been....

The 3rd gen's are a breeze.......

Parts needed, depends on what you got? Some places sell the whole module (kind of pricey). Then there is the pump and "sock filter", if you go this route then a new seal for the top might be needed-I've reused them before with out any issue. From there, might think about a new clamp?? Not sure if you have replaced BOTH fuel filters lately?

To get to the pump, simple. Open the trunk and get everything out-this is the longest part of the entire job IMO, I mean everything but the spare (fiber board thing has to go). Then for a little more help, lower the back seat and move the carpet kind of into the back seat.

On the left drivers side you'll see a "panel" with black gummy sealant. Pry that panel up....BAM, there is the pump. There are about eight nuts holding the pump down, careful not to drop them when removing. Slide the hose off, remove the elect connector, lift pump out. reverse order and done.

Now, I have to ask-Why do you think it is bad? I've only had one go bad and that was because the car sat for a year without starting, gummed up and couldn't free it up.

 

Thanks Texas and Poorman!! I like the idea of going through the trunk much better than having to drop the tank. Well the car has been running good since the last electrical "burp" issue that was fixed. I redid the front brakes last weekend and the next day the car wouldn't idel well and sometimes died. Never did this before the brakes and I didn't touch anything but the brakes and brake fluid resouvior. Took it into a local repair shop and they did a complete vaccum hose vapor check and all hoses were good. They figured it was in the carb or fuel delivery system. I replaced both fuel filters recently and lots of electrical parts so the pump was the last thing I haven't replaced yet. I figured I could try that on my own and if it ends up being the carb, I'll have to pay somebody to do that since that is way above my knowledge level. I've put a lot of $$$ into this car in the last couple months as far as parts so I'm hoping that this is the last issue and she'll be good to go for the fall and pending winter.

 

I tried to post a photo of the pump I purchased but couldn't figure it out. Anyway, a bunch of different looking pumps came up when I serached for one and I hope I got the right one. AIRTEX PART #E8269H. It fits inside the tank. Some of the other ones that came up looked much different and were not the in the tank type... they were termed "universal". It comes with a strainer.

 

Pull the OE pump, spray the heck out of the "sock" with carb cleaner. Put it back in and see what happens.

IMO, the pump is not the issue.

 

Thanks Poorman. I guess I'm just hoping the pump will fix it, but you're probably right... it never ends up being what you first hope it is. I don't know the first thing about carbs and don't want to go there on my own. No idea if the next step will be a new carb or just a rebuild kit or what... I guess that'll be the local shops call. When they did the vaccum hose test they were really suprised how clean the car is and the nice shape it's in. If it had +/- 200k on it I might just get rid of it, but I'm really hoping it has a few years left with only 100k on it now. Wish me luck

 

A thing or two on carbs, there is a bowl inside the carb that holds enough fuel that the car will run for ~2/3 minutes even if the pump is not running. Given the fuel level in the bowl is set properly-this gen has a "sight glass" to view this level. Once the air clenaer base is off, if can be viewed from the drivers fender.

I did a quick look and the pump by itself should be E8371 (Airtex). Then you need the "sock", not sure of the "true" Airtex number on this. If you go this route, there is a bit of work to install the pump and sock into the OE "hanger".

Again, I'd really like to know a little more of the issues you are having before going for the pump....but I see you already have it ordered.

Anyway, trust me, replace the pump the way I described. Remember the issue I had two months ago, I pulled the pump on the 89 LX a day or two after that post just to be sure the "sock" was still on and clean. I also looked inside the tank just to be sure there were no loose baffels or anything inside the tank...long story to say, you do not need to drop the tank on this gen (86-89)....good luck.

 

Well the new carb was installed yesterday and the car is running great. Idles very nicely and the little hesitation that was in the accelerator range is now completely gone. The part was pricey but they only charged me $60 to install it... which was a good deal I think. I'm going to return the fuel pump I have since the carb seemed to be the issue. With all these new recent parts I hope the car is good to go for a while now. Thanks again for the helpful words of advice. About the only thing that hasen't been replaced is the fuel pump and if I ever have to do that I now know how.