jham0077
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 07-24-12 07:40 AM - Post#2251580
The listed application for a 95 Tahoe is not the correct pump/assembly. I wish I could get a picture of it to show. Me and the parts guy found a 94 pick up pump that had the steel extension tubes with threaded fittings but the 95 was plastic and slip-on clamp. But the 94's tubes were bent to almost a 90 degree at the last 3 inches, which won't help me. Has anyone else encountered this? Am I gonna have to bend over at the dealer? I'm gonna keep digging around but if someone has the answer before I find it, it's appreciated. Thanks.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
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 someotherguy
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07-24-12 08:06 AM - Post#2251599
In response to jham0077
No need to go to the dealer; the correct assembly is available through the aftermarket for your application. It just may be that the particular store you're at doesn't carry a brand that offers it, or the guy isn't looking it up right.
So let's clarify: you're working on a 95 fullsize Tahoe, is it a 2 or 4 door? It has the metal "old" style sender with the threaded fittings, but the one the parts house guy is showing you is a plastic assembly with plastic nipples that quick-connects would slip onto?
Have him look it up for a '94 fullsize Blazer - be sure he's not looking at S10 Blazers - it will be the same part your '95 takes but the year/model lookup should eliminate confusion with those plastic trash can assemblies.
I'm curious though - why replacing the whole assembly? I must have missed something in the story.
Richard
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jham0077
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07-24-12 08:28 AM - Post#2251606
In response to someotherguy
That's the one. I looked through 554 fuel pumps/assemblies on NAPA's site and found the same thing finally. And it's Delphi. Their buyer's guide list it as a 92-97 Suburban pump. So I'm assuming Vortecs didn't exist in Suburbans until after 97. But I know they weren't around in 92. I told the parts guy this morning that 95 being a one-off year that parts were probably gather from leftovers and thrown together. And the sending unit was iffy sometimes. Plus it shows alot of wear along the coil thingy. It's all original(224k miles) unless someone re-poured the waxy, cosmoline looking stuff back around it(the stuff thats in foreign guns thats almost impossible to clean out). Thanks again.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
I like shifting gears. |
Edited by jham0077 on 07-24-12 08:29 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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355Cheyenne
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07-24-12 08:41 AM - Post#2251608
In response to jham0077
basically everything became "vortec" by 96. 95 is a funny year but as far as I am aware it should be no different then 94 on our full size trucks. The smaller platform trucks built off the s10 chassis is a different story.
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someotherguy
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07-24-12 08:44 AM - Post#2251610
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No, Vortecs hit all the models in 1996, but many of the applications still used the separate metal sender with the pump that looks like the old TBI pumps. If the part you're looking at is JUST the sender and does not include a pump, it would be correct for a 1992-1997 Suburban providing the Suburban was of a manufacture date that hadn't swapped over to the plastic trash can yet, which was mid-1997 for many of the trucks. I've seen 1997 models with either style and they are not interchangeable unless you want to replace the tank and lines, too.
Just to reiterate on that year model thing - it can't fit 1992-1997 if it comes complete with the pump, because 1996-1997 would be Vortec with the higher pressure pump.
You should probably look the part up again using the info I provided, because I'm somewhat certain the shape of the bends on the Suburban part are not correct for your Tahoe tank. I'm seeing different part numbers for very similar-appearing parts. A Suburban has a 44 gallon (HUGE) square-ish tank at the rear between the frame rails; the Blazer/Tahoe does not have the same amount of room so the tank is smaller. The 2 door has a similarly-designed and placed tank but it's 30 gallon. The 4 door has a long saddle type tank that is also 30 gallons.
Richard
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jham0077
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07-24-12 09:48 AM - Post#2251631
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Geez.... Parts listings....That's what I was thinking about the Vortecs. He did look up a 94 Blazer but it showed crooked lines, I think.... Some of the online listings did give gallon capacities also. I will definitely make sure it's for a tbi. I'll keep looking.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
I like shifting gears. |
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jham0077
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07-24-12 09:55 AM - Post#2251634
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http://partimages.genpt.com/largeimages/831139.jpg
This is it. Listed for 92 Burb, 5.7. The 94 Blazer turned up only pumps. If I was sure my sender would last.... I'd save alot and just do the pump.
Well.... It shows same part, number and all for a 97 or a 92 burb. When compared to just the pump it doesn't give pressures for the assembly. Now I'm completely confused.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
I like shifting gears. |
Edited by jham0077 on 07-24-12 10:03 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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someotherguy
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07-24-12 01:08 PM - Post#2251704
In response to jham0077
That's the correct appearing sender, but there's no way they can include the pump and have it be correct to cover 1992-1997.
My suggestion is to shop somewhere else that carries different brands. I'm not hugely fond of the "Spectra Premium" brand but the picture I showed you is from Rockauto's website.
Richard
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jham0077
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07-24-12 04:41 PM - Post#2251784
In response to someotherguy
Ended up getting the 92 Burb pump and sock only on account my sender is still working.... and the wife's AC shot craps. So now I got to fix it. Cross my fingers the sender holds out. I can always count the miles before I run out. It's up and running for the time being. Thanks.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
I like shifting gears. |
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355Cheyenne
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07-24-12 06:29 PM - Post#2251831
In response to jham0077
and the wife's AC shot craps. So now I got to fix it.
Poo, worst timing, hotest summer right in the thick of it. 
It's either fix it and she will love you forever or fix it or you're looking for a divorce. 
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