I have a 2002 hd2500 with the Duramax. The fuel sender is not working or I should say sometimes but not accurate. I wasn't sure where to post this. I have seen videos to remove the bed remove the tank. I am wondering what is the easiest or maybe I should let someone else do the work. So ideas are neede and any tricks of the trade or how much you paid someone to do the job Thanks
Fuel sender replacement
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There pretty easy to replace. Some like removing the bed while others do the tank. I've done both. If the tank is empty it's not too bad of a job. If your straps are rusted, you might consider getting replacements to put back on. Worst part is getting junk in your eyes and still having 5 gallons of fuel still in the tank so it can be awkward to handle. Hoses had be difficult to unclip. This is why some pull the bed.
If you have a buddy or two to help lift the bed it's really easy to do. But I've done it by myself with some jacks and 2x4s. Roll the bed back over the rear wheels and tilt it up for room.
The ring that holds the sender can be rusted in and difficult to remove. May take some hammering to turn the ring and get it off. Make sure to clean up around it before pulling the sender so you don't drop a bunch of debris down into the tank
Otherwise it's pretty straightforward. On my uncle's gas truck, he's replaced the fuel pump so many times that he cut a hatch in the bed to gain access.
PS: i moved your thread to the fuel section
If you have a buddy or two to help lift the bed it's really easy to do. But I've done it by myself with some jacks and 2x4s. Roll the bed back over the rear wheels and tilt it up for room.
The ring that holds the sender can be rusted in and difficult to remove. May take some hammering to turn the ring and get it off. Make sure to clean up around it before pulling the sender so you don't drop a bunch of debris down into the tank
Otherwise it's pretty straightforward. On my uncle's gas truck, he's replaced the fuel pump so many times that he cut a hatch in the bed to gain access.
PS: i moved your thread to the fuel section
A variation is to loosen the bolts maybe 1/3 of the way keeping the nuts on on the passenger side of the bed and remove all the others. Then, jack up the driver's side of the bed and brace it up in a working position like your life depends on it, because it does That gives you access to the top of the tank.
Thank you didn't see that section and thank you for your input