I replaced both the pump and the sending unit. The new pump came with an electrical connector which would of enabled me to make a simple connection to the old sending unit. The difference I noticed was the addition of 2 electrical components in the leads to the pump (the wires attached to the sending unit). They are shaped like a large resistor with a copper coil around them. Do you know what these are? They seem to be the reason Volvo wanted me to spend an extra $100.
David

Where exactly is the pump on a 96 960? I have a Chilton's manual that is absolutely no help. The only thing I can find looks like the fuel filler inlet and the pump are a one-piece unit in the left side of the trunk under a rectangular plate on the raised portion just behind the seats. Is that it?

I think that's what I'll do, go to the dealer. It's just that I have had so many negative experiences with Volvo dealers over the years. That's how I came to the Brickboard, looking for a source of information I couldn't get from Volvo.

I love the cars. Driving Volvos and working on them is a pleasure for me. I long for a local friendly Volvo dealer. Their prices are high (VCOA membership helps) and they treat you like crap when compared to aftermarket suppliers.

Please forgive the rant. Thanks for the advise... David

That's the same part number fcp groton told me would require a new sending unit as well. I'm guessing something has changed with the new pump, so as it will not fit the old bracket. David