Rambo Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nothing is ever straightforward with my 94 loyale. I have a few problems and was wondering if anyone has a crafty solution to them. I removed the three 10mm bolts that attach the fuel pump to the underside of the car. BUT all three of the bolts broke off. There is also a nut on the other side of all of them but they are so rusted on I can't get them out. The other problem i have is that the original fuel pump mounting bracket has a rusted on screw that wont come out either. The new mounting bracket I have does not fit properly so I need the original. I'll attach pictures so you have a better idea of what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Easy out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 If they snapped off from being stuck from rust, do not even bother with an easy out. I'm not sure if I would try the weld a washer to the broken bolt trick for this, as they are so small, and upside down. It is amazingly effective on 8mm and up though. Drill them out is what I'd figure. The rusted screw / clamp thing, just grind off the head and the nut, replace with new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Do I have to worry about running a drill near the fuel lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Cap / clamp them off. I'd avoid hitting them. Make sure there isn't any fuel wetting the area. Otherwise, shouldn't be a problem. If one happened to be very close to a heat source, a piece of aluminum would work as a heat shield. The link below shows my fuel pump repair tricks. http://www.dynahoedave.co.nf/fuelpump.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Alright thanks Dave hopefully I can get the pump in tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 As I recall, those nuts are welded on, so it is not corrosion that is keeping them there. Drill out the bolts and retap? Or just drill and use a nut on the far side. Retapping will be easier, I think, than trying to put nuts on the back of those bolts. But not every one has a tap. Use lots of antiseize when they go back together. As for the clamp, just improvise something with a bit of sheet metal, or a big hose clamp or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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