Mike Pine
Dodge Dakota
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6/16/2004
03:02:49
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 Subject: RE: FUEL PUMP
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Pattie,
I have a 93 Dakota with the V8 engine and I had a problem with a clogged filter as well. I don't know if the 97's are different, but I do know that on my 93 all I had to do was drop the tank and pull the fuel pump out of the top of it and replace the paper filter element that's attached to the bottom of the pump. I DID NOT have to replace the entire pump assembly. The hardest part of the job is the removal/installation of the tank.
Another thing to check is along the driver's side of the frame back by the gas tank is another inline filter. If you trace the fuel line leaving the tank it will connect to a filter about the size of a small juice can and it's made of steel. About 4 yrs ago I was experiencing simular problems as that of your son's and the inline filter turned out to be the problem. It was clogged. I hope this helps. Good luck! :)
Mike
PS - If you need more help then email me at mikepine@hotmail.com
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