Toyota MR2 Message Board - View Single Post - Fuel pump not working and alternator removal

mr3 · 10-30-2009, 01:33 PM

The alternator is going to come out from the top. Pull up on the coolant bottle and just move it aside. Then you'll be able to get the top bolt out then you are going to have to jack up the car and get the bottem bolt out from underneath. Once thats out, pull it out from up top. I did mine in 45 mins or so.

I haven't had to do a fuel pump job yet and I really dont want to. If you are jumping Fp and B+ and it's still not going on I think it's safe to say that the pump is shot. You are going to have to drop the tank. I dont think the 86's came with a drain plug like the later cars did so you might have to syphon out what you have in there if it's more than a gallon or 2. The underbody panels have little 10 or 12mm bolts holding it on and they tend to snap. Take your time removing them and you should be allright.

Good luck with the car, let us know how you make out.

10-30-2009, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	The alternator is going to come out from the top. Pull up on the coolant bottle and just move it aside. Then you'll be able to get the top bolt out then you are going to have to jack up the car and get the bottem bolt out from underneath. Once thats out, pull it out from up top. I did mine in 45 mins or so. I haven't had to do a fuel pump job yet and I really dont want to. If you are jumping Fp and B+ and it's still not going on I think it's safe to say that the pump is shot. You are going to have to drop the tank. I dont think the 86's came with a drain plug like the later cars did so you might have to syphon out what you have in there if it's more than a gallon or 2. The underbody panels have little 10 or 12mm bolts holding it on and they tend to snap. Take your time removing them and you should be allright. Good luck with the car, let us know how you make out.