Please read if swapping fuel pumps - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dipstik-sportech · 06-17-2013, 01:05 PM

I found out the hard way after recently swapping to a FB270 fuel pump that the rubber seal for the sending unit is NOT reusable. It's states that very clearly on Subaru's parts list and if not replaced it can and in my case did leak.

Sportsguy83 · 06-17-2013, 01:09 PM

See this thread. I had several problems too so I feel your pain.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33993

Also, this is the gasket part no.

King Tut · 06-17-2013, 03:07 PM

Mine leaked too after filling the car with fuel the first time. It wasn't because I reused it though, it was because I didn't tighten the white lock ring tight enough. I would almost recommend using the factory one the first time, and if you screw it up or damage it, then you have learned your mistake and you can throw a new one in it. I have had mine out 3 times now, and I am still on the factory gasket with no leaks currently.

Dipstik-sportech · 06-17-2013, 03:28 PM

What's your secret for tightening it without snapping the tabs off lol

cobrabyte · 06-17-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

What's your secret for tightening it without snapping the tabs off lol

I laid a towel over the ring and used a rubber mallet and screwdriver. Also, didn't replace that gasket and haven't had an issues. On/off three times now. Will definitely keep an eye on it though.

King Tut · 06-17-2013, 03:39 PM

I didn't even use a towel, but I used a big screwdriver and a mallet.

06-17-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
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06-17-2013, 03:07 PM	#3
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	Mine leaked too after filling the car with fuel the first time. It wasn't because I reused it though, it was because I didn't tighten the white lock ring tight enough. I would almost recommend using the factory one the first time, and if you screw it up or damage it, then you have learned your mistake and you can throw a new one in it. I have had mine out 3 times now, and I am still on the factory gasket with no leaks currently. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

06-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#4
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's your secret for tightening it without snapping the tabs off lol __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished

06-17-2013, 03:39 PM	#6
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	I didn't even use a towel, but I used a big screwdriver and a mallet. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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