In this video I describe some of the procedure and process on testing and replacing a fuel pump in this '97 Outback. Now I don't go into great depth and give a ton of warnings like "don't smoke" and "don't use a torch" because I would hope we could all think "hey this is gas and it can burn me...." any how hope you found it interesting and helpful. Please leave comments and suggestions in the comment box.
SORRY 🙁 End of the video was missing after I published it. Long story short was the fact that the fuel filter in the car was almost 5yrs old and had over 100k miles on it. I can only assume this could have been a culprit in the death of the fuel pump. A plugged fuel filter can really strain a fuel pump and send it to an early grave.
SORRY 🙁 End of the video was missing after I published it. Long story short was the fact that the fuel filter in the car was almost 5yrs old and had over 100k miles on it. I can only assume this could have been a culprit in the death of the fuel pump. A plugged fuel filter can really strain a fuel pump and send it to an early grave.
I wanted to thank you for this video. I just replaced a fuel pump in my 99 L wagon 2.2L. This was a huge help for me since the Chilton book was vague with the instructions. I appreciate it
Zip ties are supplied for additional pump support instead of just the hose supporting the upper portion.
great content thanks for the tip with the hook tool! I'm that guy using the needle nose pliers to twist the hose off cussing the whole time, but no longer!
Well explained..
Hi there I have a similar issue, I have no power or ground on my fuel pump connector, I’ve done the test on the wires does that mean it’s the fuel pump relay ? Thanks
I bought my 97 legacy outback about a year ago… it’s held up pretty good until now. The owner told me a few problems but not the other ones, some being major like BOTH head gaskets leaking. I’ve had a weird problem though, stalled twice, once while driving down highway the lights and radio stayed on as the engine just shut off and I drifted to a stop, another time at a red light. There’s so many problems it’s very stressful… I work and sleep in my car, it’s al I got
God I hope I never need to replace the fuel pump on my 97 Outback lmao. Its got 230k
What's the fuel pressure for my 97 Subaru Impreza Wagon with a 2.2 liter engine????
What would be causing my fuel pump relay fuse in the engine bay to keep frying? Any help greatly appreciated thank you!
How similar is this yo a 98 forester
Second time watching 6/29/2020
May Subaru legacy 97 model won't start it cranking only but it won't start.what should I check
Or look for..to trave the problem
I realize it's been several years, but do you know what brand fuel pump you used and the part number? I have a 2003 Forester 2.5 N/A that needs the fuel pump replaced. The factory fuel pump is way to expensive.
Great job
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i have a question my man, i went to mechanic they replace the pump but my fuel delivery line a a retaining clip and we had to broke it off, forester 2004 xt, they put it back on but had to do some fishy stuff to old the pressure, can i just use a normal clip will it hold up? i cant find the part number for the fuel delivery line with the pushy retaining clip.?
I found your postings a short while ago. Here's a simple thank you from an old guy for sharing your experiences, knowledge, and skill about daily repairs on autos of all types. I also appreciate your encouragement that your viewers can do this and that it can be an honorable business. Love the family involvement and banter. Wish you the best of wishes.
Your video quality has improved over the years!
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Great video! I successfully changed the pump in the parking lot where my car died. I had never even opened a gas tank before. It took about an hour. Side note: My pump was the original pump and I took the wire leads off the old motor by removing the nuts from the wire posts, then I just used the original wires and put them on the new motor's posts. This saved me from cutting and splicing the wires and gave me a better connection and was faster.
"My assistant" lol. I bet Vanessa loved that!
While I realize you probably want to key your videos short and to the point, and have done these things dozens or hundreds of times, but some of us have never done this, so you should include every step, like splicing in the T to the fuel line (and indicating how to tell which one), and how to remove that panel above the fuel tank. Once you have done it a few times, it might be easy to just "pop it off", but you know where to (and where not to) apply pressure to do so. At least your video showed me which panel to remove, unlike the repair manual I have.
I guess I am not part of your target audience; I am just a novice when it comes to DIY car repair. While I have been changing radiators and water pumps and alternators for 30 years, this is my first go at a fuel issue. Your video is just enough information for me to almost understand what you are doing, like if I watched my neighbor doing it.
Yes, agreed. One a couple of mechanics in my life have said if you do a fuel pump, also do the fuel filter with it. 300k and it's still running !
Looks nothing like mine idiot should label it with the right car
Less talking, more wrench turning
May I ask, doesn't the fuel pump connection need to be intrinsically safe. I don't know how you would accomplish that, but it seems odd that you would have this in a explosive atmosphere when the tank level is low.
Quick check, nice access, new pump, Good Job!
Any recommendations on fuel pump brands from anyone for a 2000 Subaru Outback 4cyl? The OEM fuel pump is just way too expensive for me
Eric- which set of sockets "twist sockets" are you using? I have been watching all of your videos (in order) and you also used this socket style on the f150 transmission dipstick tube bolt replacement that was rusted as well. I want to get the same sockets.
Why did the fuel pump fail? It's old.
Thank you ! You helped me fix my 1994 Subaru Legacy !! I’ll subscribe but I prolly won’t watch anymore videos lol thank you tho ✊🏿😏
Great video thanks for sharing! I almost removed my pump in my 1995 Subaru Legacy Wagon, but found that I have another problem – I've checked my pump and am getting no power to it. (Your video showed me which wires to check for power, so thanks for that!) Now have to try to figure out what's causing that. I do have symptoms of other electrical issues — like the fact that the radio antenna goes up & down on it's own accord when the ignition is on, even though the radio is turned off. Someone suggested checking the ground wires in the engine compartment, but besides the battery ground wire, where are the others? … Back to work.
Hehe i use the good ole smash a slightly smaller 12 point over the rusted fastener. Sockets are consumable anyway.
This same problem i think has happened to my subaru outback 2003 today. I was at a red light and all the sudden my car started shaking hard, i pulled over and checked rpm at idle. rpm wouldnt go up. i was stuck and hearing that noise like in your video. Luckily i had my uncle who gave me a push all the way home (15 minutes) with his truck. otherwise i would have been stuck. our orginal mechanic gave out and had no idea, the problem then was the car stalled after a dead stop. is that stalling from a dead stop also a symptom, rather a early one? then today we had another mechanic change idle control valvle, and pcv valvle. old codes were gone. changed spark plugs as well. going to have one more person check it out, if its not fuel pump then i have to junk it. it only has 90,000 miles on it. 🤐🤐. your video gave some hope.
Awesome video!!
I need to know how to pull the fill pipe on 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
Eric O the early days. So serious, no snarky jokes? I still love these older vids. 😎
Why advance auto i have never had any luck buying any of their electrical products oem all the way for me.
my pump also failed on my 99 forester s turbo. the guy at the Subaru dealer says the pump can burn out if you always drive on a almost empty tank because there is no cooling by gasoline on these older style pumps.
good video thanks 🙂
what brand fuel pump is that?
Thanks, total time for me, about 2 and a half hours including a trip to the parts store. The hoses were tough to get off in 30 degree weather. I did the pump and fuel filter, both. Thanks, the wife has her car up and running. Buy the way, the car had a hesitation on acceleration from stops, for the last few months. I am hoping this goes away with the new pump. 1998 outback wagon, 145,000 miles.
Thank you South Main Auto!!! Great Videos!!!
what brand are those stripping crimping pliers?
Hey Eric I am a new technician in Wisconsin and I run into a lot of rusty cars and trucks you should do a video on tools you should have working on rust buckets thanks
can't even hear you
question is what causes the pump failure? I have owned three of these cars so far and none had a pump failure I dont let the fuel drop below a 1/4 tank though; 91 wagon had 312k miles when it got recycled due to rust
Hi, I have a problem with my 97 impreza, one day was driving and the car start losing power, this happened 2 times in 2days and then the check engine light appear, so I check with a code scanner and the code was p0463, I bought a new fuel pump, thinking that was the problem, but now with your video I'm not sure, cause my car runs good and don't have problems anymore, no more check engine light or loss power but the only tiny problem is the gas gauge, give a bad lecture, sometimes is full and the next minute is in half tank and then is full again, do you know what could be the problem? Thanks
I've got a 2003 Subaru Legacy L sedan would this be similar of a job? I got a low input from fuel temperature sensor A, and a fuel gauge that doesn't drop below half
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