Fuel pump access panel?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2010_camaro · 08-12-2015, 07:16 PM

Has anyone made one so you don't have to drop the tank? My car is gutted and being caged so cutting a hole to get to the fuel pump don't bother me.

DaFisch · 08-12-2015, 08:03 PM

yes. I did it. Go slow and use a cut off wheel. I used weatherstripping and surrounded a square panel with a latch on one side and a hitch on the other to keep it down. Works like a charm and was WAY easier than taking my rear cradle out.

2010_camaro · 08-13-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFisch

yes. I did it. Go slow and use a cut off wheel. I used weatherstripping and surrounded a square panel with a latch on one side and a hitch on the other to keep it down. Works like a charm and was WAY easier than taking my rear cradle out.

You have pictures?

PQ · 08-13-2015, 03:15 PM

Here is how I cut mine out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...71&postcount=1

I used Metal ducting tape and a shaped fiberglass backing to seal it back. I only cut 3 sides. I forgot to take finished pics.

Worked great.

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Merc · 08-13-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Here is how I cut mine out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...71&postcount=1

I used Metal ducting tape and a shaped fiberglass backing to seal it back. I only cut 3 sides.

Worked great.

Seen it before, thought to myself that PQ is on the ball.

I may take that route one day.

PQ · 08-13-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc

Seen it before, thought to myself that PQ is on the ball.

I may take that route one day.

The way I sealed it is easy to remove but not exactly idea as far as removing and replacing easy like a bolt in panel would be. But still WAY better than dropping the tank.

Red2014SS · 08-13-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Here is how I cut mine out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...71&postcount=1

I used Metal ducting tape and a shaped fiberglass backing to seal it back. I only cut 3 sides. I forgot to take finished pics.

Worked great.

Sweet! Thanks for sharing a really good idea. If I ever need to change my pump, this is exactly what I will do. Chevy should've made an access panel at the factory.

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TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-05-2021, 03:44 PM

They sell a kit with a door for this. I have it in mine.

Deftones · 04-05-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

They sell a kit with a door for this. I have it in mine.

Link?

SSEssence · 04-05-2021, 04:18 PM

https://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Perfo...WrXShDRzyJ4Tg#

Could always do something like this.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-05-2021, 05:02 PM

I got mine from Grainger.

gunchamp · 04-05-2021, 05:50 PM

Getting ready to do this myself. What did you guys use to make the cut? I was going to use electric shears if they will fit

Stubbsy · 04-06-2021, 02:38 AM

I used one of these https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnk-ad-66

08-12-2015, 07:16 PM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Fuel pump access panel?? Has anyone made one so you don't have to drop the tank? My car is gutted and being caged so cutting a hole to get to the fuel pump don't bother me. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

08-13-2015, 03:15 PM	#4
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Here is how I cut mine out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...71&postcount=1 I used Metal ducting tape and a shaped fiberglass backing to seal it back. I only cut 3 sides. I forgot to take finished pics. Worked great. __________________

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04-05-2021, 03:44 PM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	They sell a kit with a door for this. I have it in mine. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

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SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	https://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Perfo...WrXShDRzyJ4Tg# Could always do something like this. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-12-2015, 08:03 PM	#2
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	yes. I did it. Go slow and use a cut off wheel. I used weatherstripping and surrounded a square panel with a latch on one side and a hitch on the other to keep it down. Works like a charm and was WAY easier than taking my rear cradle out.

04-05-2021, 05:02 PM	#12
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I got mine from Grainger. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

04-05-2021, 05:50 PM	#13
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Getting ready to do this myself. What did you guys use to make the cut? I was going to use electric shears if they will fit __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

04-06-2021, 02:38 AM	#14
Stubbsy Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 233 View My Garage	I used one of these https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnk-ad-66