One or two fuel pumps? And: P/S & clutch fluid question.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Matt B

Hi Hans,

thanks for the reply. I also tend to stick with 2 pumps. As you say - it's the way it was designed.

DOT3 for the clutch is what I also found on the cap. Shame on me that I didn't check this truly reliably source first.
But very helpful with the GM spec for P/S fluid! A quick search came to good results. Now I have it all in order. Perfect! Thanks, and:

Matt

Regarding the two pumps, GOLDCYLON from time to time offers a jumper which swaps power between the two pumps - in case you get stranded. Like a spare tire, it will hold you until you can purchase another to replace a bad pump.
The wiring for the ~30cm long jumper is pretty straight forward for anyone with any mechanical skills, provided one has the connectors. The connector to the fuel pumps is accessed under the fuel lid assembly. The jumper is inserted between that connector pair - swapping power to the seconday pump (in the event the primary pump quits).

Details available on request. And, maybe Daryl (aka GOLDCYLON) will chime in. And, too it is possible that Jerry's Gaskets may not only carry fuel pumps, but I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't also have one of Daryl's jumpers on hand.

P.