How hard to change the fuel pump?

[wolfgang]

My oil is smelling of petrol so I guess I need to change the fuel pump. I want to give it a go myself and wondered how difficult it is. Once the fuel lines are clamped and noted which goes in and out is it a case of unbolting taking out the metal rod and black long piece ( note the use of technical language) then re assembling and bolting up the new one. Is it more complex than this? Any tips would be greatly received.

Cheers

 

[subheatadey]

Don't smoke when your doing it

 

[Trikky2]

If your replacing the pump it's not necessary to remove the "long black thing". The reason I say this is because they can get fragile with age and can break off so if you don't need to replace it then it's easier not to disturb it.

 

[thejinx]

The carb can get in the way. When I did my'n I had to unbolt the carb first then the fuel pump. 30 mins all in. To make it easier to get the rear bolt on the carb I cut a spanner in half gives you more of a turn

 

[wolfgang]

Thanks for the tips .