Regular Or De Luxe?

Fuel pump replacement is the backbone of most modern fuel system service and with most systems relying on tank-mounted immersion pumps, the hassle of the tank drop is an integral part of the ritual. Once out, however, does it make sense to replace just the pump or the whole hangar assembly? SSGM tried it both ways with a Bosch aftermarket hangar assembly and stand-alone pump on a typical Ford tank.

So what’s better, pump or hangar assembly? With the Bosch unit SSGM tested, both kits were complete and everything fit out of the box, so the additional bench time to add a stand alone pump was minimal. For an older vehicle, however, both the fuel sender and vapour sealing at the tank ring and connectors can be an issue, so the hangar assembly is still the preferred fix. Choose quality replacement parts and you can go either way with confidence.