Fuel Pump Problem!!! Please Help!!

Mr.Stang08 · April 25th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Hey guys watsup! I just finished installing my NOVI 2200 but after upgrading the fuel pump I could't close the metal ring to close it shut. I've tried everything. How do you close the damn thing? And to top it off Paxton sent me the wrong MAFia. This really sucks I was looking forward to try it today!

TimboStang · April 25th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Is the fuel pump assembly sitting down in the hole properly? Are you just having problems getting the ring to turn and lock? If so, try a little light oil on the ring and o-ring so it will turn easier. You also need to tap it on one side and then the other so it stays straight.

Mr.Stang08 · April 25th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by TimboStang

Is the fuel pump assembly sitting down in the hole properly? Are you just having problems getting the ring to turn and lock? If so, try a little light oil on the ring and o-ring so it will turn easier. You also need to tap it on one side and then the other so it stays straight.

Yes it is sitting properly. I know it has to spring up and down freely, I'm I correct? Thanks for the oil tip though.

Emay · April 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM

There's really no trick to it, Timbo gave you about all of the advise you need. It does take a little massaging to get it to turn closed evenly. Alternating sides like timbo said tapping on the tabs to close is all you can do.

Mr.Stang08 · April 25th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

There's really no trick to it, Timbo gave you about all of the advise you need. It does take a little massaging to get it to turn closed evenly. Alternating sides like timbo said tapping on the tabs to close is all you can do.

Thanks Emay

07 STROKER · April 25th, 2009, 02:01 PM

if you have a third hand there...get him to push down on the pump, it will compress the rubber gasket a little more and get the ring started a little eaiser for you. I was by myself so i had to do th back and forth trick as well.

UrbanRedneck · April 25th, 2009, 08:39 PM

I haven't looked at the fuel pump retainer on these cars, is it a metal ring with multiple tabs that lock into ridges in the tank? If so, like others said you have to just get it centered and alternately tap on it untill every tab is started. BUT if it is the design I am mentioning, only tap on it with a BRASS or PLASTIC hammer and drift. Sparks on fuel tank = boom boom.

07 STROKER · April 25th, 2009, 08:58 PM

i used an aluminum drift

UrbanRedneck · April 25th, 2009, 08:59 PM

yeah I reckon that'd work too. Don't see aluminum drifts too often. Just don't use steel.

07 STROKER · April 25th, 2009, 10:28 PM

i made it myself LOL

JakeM · April 25th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I have a couple brass drifts....

Anthony05GT · April 26th, 2009, 02:25 PM

I had to use a hammer and a brass drift to button mine up.

07 STROKER · April 26th, 2009, 04:13 PM

well....did you get it on?

JakeM · April 26th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

well....did you get it on?

Ahem.... Thats what she said.

07 STROKER · April 26th, 2009, 05:44 PM

oy vay!

Mr.Stang08 · April 26th, 2009, 06:12 PM

hey guys I was able to install the ring and it is funny cause I did it with a big screw driver and worked. I guess I'm in this world for a reason lol but it worked and I'm still alive. Anyway, I just realised that I prtobably made the wrong connection! tell me if I'm wrong: black with black then red and red; or, black and black then red and red with black stripe. I did the first one! Did I do it correctly?

07 STROKER · April 26th, 2009, 06:14 PM

huh?

you mean the connector for the fuel sender wires?

Mr.Stang08 · April 26th, 2009, 06:18 PM

It sucks cause I noticed the picture in the book shows the red connected to the red with black strip. But if I have to do it again, oh well shit happens. But I wonder if I can place another connection clip on the other wire then leave the first red one with the connection clip on and hanging. Is it safe?

07 STROKER · April 26th, 2009, 06:21 PM

uhhhh....are you talking about the fuel sender wires?

Mr.Stang08 · April 26th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

huh?

you mean the connector for the fuel sender wires?

Yep!

April 25th, 2009, 10:46 AM	#1
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,447 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fuel Pump Problem!!! Please Help!! Hey guys watsup! I just finished installing my NOVI 2200 but after upgrading the fuel pump I could't close the metal ring to close it shut. I've tried everything. How do you close the damn thing? And to top it off Paxton sent me the wrong MAFia. This really sucks I was looking forward to try it today! __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

April 25th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#2
TimboStang Regular 2005 Mustang GT 11.88 @ 118 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the fuel pump assembly sitting down in the hole properly? Are you just having problems getting the ring to turn and lock? If so, try a little light oil on the ring and o-ring so it will turn easier. You also need to tap it on one side and then the other so it stays straight. __________________ Turbonetics single 60mm

April 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#4
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	There's really no trick to it, Timbo gave you about all of the advise you need. It does take a little massaging to get it to turn closed evenly. Alternating sides like timbo said tapping on the tabs to close is all you can do. __________________

April 25th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#6
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have a third hand there...get him to push down on the pump, it will compress the rubber gasket a little more and get the ring started a little eaiser for you. I was by myself so i had to do th back and forth trick as well. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 25th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#7
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	I haven't looked at the fuel pump retainer on these cars, is it a metal ring with multiple tabs that lock into ridges in the tank? If so, like others said you have to just get it centered and alternately tap on it untill every tab is started. BUT if it is the design I am mentioning, only tap on it with a BRASS or PLASTIC hammer and drift. Sparks on fuel tank = boom boom. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

April 25th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#8
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	i used an aluminum drift __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 25th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#9
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah I reckon that'd work too. Don't see aluminum drifts too often. Just don't use steel. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

April 25th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#10
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	i made it myself LOL __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 26th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#12
Anthony05GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,461 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had to use a hammer and a brass drift to button mine up. __________________ JDM 302 Stroker, Whipple 10 rib 12 psi, L&M, JBA, J&M, LFP, Corsa, BBR Stage II cams, Manley, MGW, McLeod RST, Metco, Steeda, Autometer, CDC, Street Scene, SOS, Tuned at JPC Racing by Kevin MacDonald

April 26th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#13
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	well....did you get it on? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 26th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#15
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	oy vay! __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 26th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#16
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,447 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey guys I was able to install the ring and it is funny cause I did it with a big screw driver and worked. I guess I'm in this world for a reason lol but it worked and I'm still alive. Anyway, I just realised that I prtobably made the wrong connection! tell me if I'm wrong: black with black then red and red; or, black and black then red and red with black stripe. I did the first one! Did I do it correctly? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

April 26th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#17
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	huh? you mean the connector for the fuel sender wires? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

April 26th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#18
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,447 iTrader: 0 reviews	It sucks cause I noticed the picture in the book shows the red connected to the red with black strip. But if I have to do it again, oh well shit happens. But I wonder if I can place another connection clip on the other wire then leave the first red one with the connection clip on and hanging. Is it safe? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

April 26th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#19
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	uhhhh....are you talking about the fuel sender wires? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

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