I have a suspected dead or just about dead pump in my s1 with 130,000km on it.

The thing is the car had a 3/4 tank when it stopped working, I tried to siphon but was unable to - so then I tried the fuel jumper with the fuel line routed to a gas can - that worked, although the pump was slow - but then it got slower and slower and finally just a dribble about 5 min into it. I had a backup batter source connected the entire time.

Seems to confirm my dead pump, but I am stuck with a little under 1/2 tank and need to be able to pull the pump and not have gas explode. How close am I? Any way to remove it from the top of the pump once I have my rear seat up?

Cheers!

 

Thanks Charles! What do you mean by a bit messy, lol - a few rags around the opening and I'm good?

Thanks!

 

If I jacked up one of the tires, would it help?

 

I did my first one with a full tank.
Imo, you would be better off on level ground.
Open all of your doors so fumes don't build up, and be careful not to drop any tools on other tools that might cause a spark.
Probably not an issue, but safety first.

 

Just a quick update, got the pump out with no mess @ just under 1/2 tank.