Review on High-Performance Delphi HP10145 Hanger Pump Assembly for Optimal Functionality by Ron Chang

Purchased to replace an OEM fuel pump on a 95 Mustang GT that was unable to maintain fuel pressure after the ignition was turned off and required multiple ignition key on/off cycles to get the pressure up before the start to hold. The replacement was easier than I feared, but a few tips: Before you start: 1 There's a very good chance the grommet on the gas tank for the filler hose is punctured and needs replacing. Buy it NOW and simply return it if you think you don't need it. It was something I hadn't even thought of. then had to spend an hour finding the part at the local parts store and then run to get it. They cost $15-25 depending on where you're going. So if you buy in advance, you can save a few bucks too.2. Try to drive the tank as empty as possible. Gasoline may be lighter than water, but even 5 gallons in a tank makes it difficult to maneuver.3. Have a fuel line disconnect tool ready. I've used Lisle 37300 and 37000, which are about $30 together at Revain. However, you will need a tool to separate different size fuel lines. The work itself.1. The higher you raise the car, the higher you have to raise the tank (making the task more difficult). I put my rear tires on two small pieces of 2x10 scrap. This raises the car 1.5 inches, which was enough for me to get under and change all seats (it's also a good way to change the oil without having to remove the jack). 2. I had a strong piece of plywood. It was about 2 feet by 6 feet. At the back I moved it under the center of the car and stuck a jack under it. Then I slowly jacked it up until it almost touched the tank. The plywood was tipped so that it was still on the ground. This allowed me to control the rate at which the tank descended and distribute the weight over a large portion of the tank rather than just one spot. It also allowed me to use plywood to raise the tank off the ground so the tank wouldn't rock back and forth as the gas shifted weight from side to side. the top of the tank before removing the fuel pump. I used compressed air to blow off dirt/debris that might otherwise fall into the tank when the pump assembly is removed. 4. The only problem I had with this product was the locking ring. This product came with a 3 flange retaining ring and my tank had 4 flanges. So I had to clean and reuse the old snap ring. It's ok if you don't accidentally destroy the OEM ring when disassembling. Step-by-step instructions for this job are pretty common. so I need not restate the rest of the work here. but I thought these tips might help some DIYers save a few bucks or just have fun fixing their car.