Fuel Pump connections on "return type"

[FavoriteMystaque]

I am trying to reassemble my fuel pump on my 1998 Mystique, that has the return type pump, 2 plastic snap in 90 degree elbow fittings red and white. After replacing the rusted lock ring , I have the pump in there fine, but can't decide how far down the 90 degree elbow fittings should go in. There is a ridge on the fittings, should it touch the pump sockets or should it be almost 1/4 inch above them, as it is right now? There appears to be stops about 1 1/32 inch down into the pump. It is not leaking in a short test.

 

[FavoriteMystaque]

New picture added to above post

New picture added to above post

So experienced CEG'ers can see it, I wish I took a photo first..

 

[Pale Horse]

From my experience and the photograph, this looks correct.

I would wait a little longer for some more replies or test a bit longer just to be sure though. It has been awhile since I have been under that end of the car.

 

[98Mystique]

I just checked out the fuel pump on my 98 Mystique with return style fuel pump and the elbows should be pushed all the way down flush with the pump.

 

[FavoriteMystaque]

I just checked out the fuel pump on my 98 Mystique with return style fuel pump and the elbows should be pushed all the way down flush with the pump.

Thanks for looking. They are now seated I took a look at my sister's Mystique (she was conveniently away today) Vaseline on the parts that go in the pump and a small hammer tap was needed...

 

[Pale Horse]

This is good to know. It had been awhile since I had looked in that area of my car..LOL. Glad some one else chimed in on that before disaster took place!!!

 

[allstyle12]

Thanks for looking. They are now seated I took a look at my sister's Mystique (she was conveniently away today) Vaseline on the parts that go in the pump and a small hammer tap was needed...

A hammer is not necessary. The 2 little tabs need to be pinched in at the same time then you push down on the elbow until its flush. I used needle nose pliers to keep the tabs pinched in.

 

[FavoriteMystaque]

Pinched and tapped one, other went in with a very hard push. Typical of my car repairs, contrary!