? on changing out fuel transfer pump on 2001 CTD

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bill allemann - 12 Mar 2008 23:23 GMT

Never done this before, and read the procedure in a factory manual. As part
of their procedure, they show removing the starter first.
Their verbiage makes it sound like the reason for that is just to catch the
fuel spill.
Is starter removal really necessary?
Thanks,
Bill

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Roy - 13 Mar 2008 02:01 GMT

> Never done this before, and read the procedure in a factory manual. As
> part of their procedure, they show removing the starter first.
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> Thanks,
> Bill

If it is like a 2000 and you are talking about the lift pump, no.

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Tom Lawrence - 13 Mar 2008 04:43 GMT

> Never done this before, and read the procedure in a factory manual. As
> part of their procedure, they show removing the starter first.
> Their verbiage makes it sound like the reason for that is just to catch
> the fuel spill.
> Is starter removal really necessary?

Not at all. With all the road spray that coats the starter, a little diesel
fuel isn't going to hurt it a bit. Do make sure you disconnect both
batteries' negative cables, since you will be working with metal tools in
close proximity to the starter.

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