1994 Intrepid fuel pump is loose...

OK. Having got through the access plate in the trunk of the car (It is
back by the back of the seat, under the carpet) I have checked the pump
on top pf the fuel tank. It bobs up and down a little to the touch and
there is a little metal ring with a tightening screw which has
apparently slipped off. From all indications, it is intact and could be
put back on, or another metal ring and screw thing could be findable...
I am just wondering if I should drain the tank before mesing with it.
The fuel filler hose and tube look intact.

David in NJ

 

David, if the ring has broken you may be ok just to replace it with a new
one and a gasket. sometimes the lip of the tank will get deformed and a
sealing ring clamp will not set properly thus needing a new tank. either way
give it a try, and the tank does not have to be drained. When you remove the
pump be careful you don't spill fuel in the trunk, this can happen

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

The part is apparently called a "Fuel Pump Clamp." I checked around and
found a dealer in NJ who will have it in on Friday. I will compare old
with new before I try to put it in, but I hope I have found the
problem.... thanks to all on here for bearing with me through this :+)
I will make sure to go easy on the parts, definitely...

David in NJ.