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    heyhey
    so ive just replaced my fuel pump in my VS 5L and since that being done, when I go around corners and give it some revs it just cuts out until the revs drop down again... like its getting no fuel for some reason. If anyone has any idea what could be causing this, please let me know. I'm stumped, your opinions are much appreciated.

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    Was the return line inside the tank reconnected when the new pump was installed?This line can cause these sorts of fuel pickup problems when the hose comes off from either the swirl pot inside the tank or at the pump end.

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    the actual swirl pot assembly came loose inside the tank when i went to install the new fuel pump, i made sure the return line was on. it went up to the auto elecs and they pulled the tank out/cleaned it and put it back together... they must have forgotten to put the return line back on or something...

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    Default the best way to drop the fuel tank

    hi people im just looking for sum advice on how to take off the fuel tank on my V8 Vs as id like to clean the inside and tips would be handy thanks....

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    so is your car running properly, after the auto elec's had your car crewsy????

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    Quote Originally Posted by gsxr1201 View Post
    so is your car running properly, after the auto elec's had your car crewsy????
    nah ever since I got it back from them its had the flat spot, so im thinking they forgot to put the return line on or something....

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