fuel pump and starter

[kracker055]

how hard is it to change the starter and the fuel pump in a 92 lx 2 door?

[Leung]

can't be that hard to install a starter. i can see mine easily on my transmission. looks like theres only a few bolts holding it in.

[js593]

REMOVE BATTERY FROM CAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO FUEL PUMP!
Method 1:
Fuel pump (using floor jacks)
Jack up car, put on jacks, MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS SECURE!!!
Remove the bushings fromt he exhaust from the midpipe to the muffler (no need to seperate the gaskets or anything)
Remove heat shields so they dont get bent up.
Remove Fuel tank straps and keep tank held up, drop tank down slowly, remove all hoses and such, remove fuel pump (around 8-10 10MM bolts)
Install is reverse of this.

Method 2: (mostly used method if you dont have a car hoist.)
Remove back seat (2 14MM? bolts)
There SHOULD be an access plate for the fuel pump there, I didnt do it in my accord this way however, i didnt see the access plate in mine as well when i droped the tank, so PLEASE check if you have the plate as it would probably be easier.)
remove fuel line for the pump, and the electrical wires to the pump.
remove any kinda of dirt from the top of the pump (dont get any in the tank)
pull fuel pump and replace with new.
Installation is reversal.


If you run into any problems, you should have beside you at all times, a Haynes manual. Most of the info however is on the site.

If there is anything i missed, please add to it ^_^

[kracker055]

ok i didnt know if the accords had the access pannel for the fuel pump. i know my 90 prelude did i was just checking. thanks for the help guys. oh and also is there a certain starter that i have to use for a 5speed lx or can i just use any 5 speed starter from 90 to 93?

[js593]

ok i didnt know if the accords had the access pannel for the fuel pump. i know my 90 prelude did i was just checking. thanks for the help guys. oh and also is there a certain starter that i have to use for a 5speed lx or can i just use any 5 speed starter from 90 to 93?

Im not sure about the 5speeds, but i know the Auto's are the same all the way from 90-93 (at least). Just compare the bolt up patern, i would assume it is the same though. (search www.rockauto.com for prices and PART NUMBERS, if the part numbers match, they are the same.)

[kracker055]

well so far all the starters have the same part number for the lx, ex and the dx

[customchord]

The only difference is going to be between an automatic and manual transmisson.

[kracker055]

cool that works for me.

[RelentlessCB7]

starter is easy to change. I did have to remove my battery and battery tray to get my fat hands in there. but that is just 5 bolts to loosen...no biggie.

[kracker055]

ok thats not to bad. so i can do it from the top? or is it easier to do it from the bottom?

[js593]

Top only... The starter is right on top of the transmission on the auto's... im not sure where it is on the 5speeds, but it should be close to the same thing.

[Sharad]

I have a two door as well. I'm very interested to see if the pump is accessible from inside. I'm sure the underside of the car is a rusty seized up nightmare.... but I think my car needs a fuel pump or filter.

[danzel27]

The starter is easy to change. When you're going to replace a fuel pump in your car, be sure to install a new fuel filter and/or fuel pump strainer. Likewise to my Acura NSX water pump, the first time I change it I met some difficulties too.