How to install a Walbro fuel pump in a 1st gen protege

[turpro]

Mods if this is in the wrong section please move. I didn't see a how to section for the 1g.


1st you need the pump and install kit.

Pump=gss315(255lph)

Install kit=400-866(88-92 Probe/mx6)

I got mine from jscspeed.com. Actually they are a vendor on here and since I am a member they gave a sweet discount. Took 2 days to get. Recomended to anyone.

 

[turpro]

Removing the fuel pump assembly

De-pressurize your fuel tank. (I didn't like an idiot :cuss

Remove the rear lower seat cushion.

Disconnect the connector(Green) and unscrew the 4 Phillips screws(red)

Lift the metal plate. Be careful as there's a 2nd connector and ground wire attached below. Disconnect the connector and unbolt the ground wire(yellow). Then remove the 2 fuel lines by sliding the clamps(blue) back. Have a rag handy for excess fuel that may come out. Now you can remove all 6 phillips screws that hold the assembly in(red dots indicate location of screws

Now pull the fuel pump assembly unit out. Be careful. The floater and all needs a little shimmy but it will come out.

Tada!!!!!

 

[turpro]

Removing the old pump from the assembly


Loosen the clamps that hold the fuel line.

Then remove this Philips head screw

After removing the screw you can pull off this rubber piece and the rubber band and set them aside. You'll need to reuse this.

Now go ahead and slide the old pump off the assembly.

Disconnect the connector

 

[turpro]

Prepping the new pump

Go ahead and take the end caps off and trash them. 1 on each side(brown and grey)

Now take the new sock and slip it in place

This little clip is provided in the kit as well

Put it like this

I used a very small socket and pushed it down

The sock is now secured

I'm not sure if it is needed but I did put the foam sleeve over the pump

 

[turpro]

Installing the new pump onto the assembly

Size up the new fuel line. This is the line that goes from the pump to the assembly. It's a little more than half. Yours may be different.

Install the new clamp provided in the kit

Slide the new pump onto the assembly and clamp the second part down.

Remember that rubber piece I told you to set aside? Well go ahead and put it on the new pump. The one they provide doesn't work.

Put the screw back in place. I had to bend the bracket a hair so the screw could grab onto the thread.

Put the rubber band back on

Now you can go ahead and plug in the original connector as its a plug and play pump

 

[turpro]

Installation is reverse of removal

Here is the remaining parts of the kit that are unused. Seems like a waste to buy the kit. I'm not sure if the stock sock fits the walbro pump but I figured just to use all new parts.

The whole process took around 20-30 mins to do. Well worth it. I had a lean out problem with my old pump and this took care of it.

It's louder than the stock pump but it wont drive you nuts. Thanks for all that helped with part numbers and advice. Open for comments. Thanks for looking and hope it comes in handy.

Disclaimer: this is how I did it and these instructions should only be used as a guide. If you fk your s*** up that's on you, I'm not responcable if you screw up.

 

[91Protege]

Nice write up man.

 

[turpro]

Nice write up man.

Thanks.


How about a mod make this a sticky?