fuel pump replacement

2001 FORD E-SERIES VAN
62,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASTLEFRANKIE
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can you replace in tank fuel pump with an external pump without removing in tank pump?
Mar 15, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, you cannot. Fuel has to get through the old pump.
Mar 15, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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CASTLEFRANKIE
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thank you, did not want to drop tank but will have to now.
Mar 15, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
Mar 18, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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