I guess I'll make a proper FAQ then but for now:
parts:
- 1x 12v relay. I used a SPDT 30A relay (maplins code: N00AW) simply because I had one knocking about already. I don't think the pump uses anything like 30amps but it doesn't really matter. you could also use a SPNO relay but they are about 50p more expensive from Maplin for reasons unknown to me.
- 1x in-line fuse holder. Ideally waterproof I used Maplins code: DR82D.
- 1x fuse suitable for above. I used a 15amp fuse as again, I had it knocking about. I can't remember what the power rating of the pump is but the 15amp fuse has never blown so it's obviously less than 15amps (I would imagine significantly so). In fact I've just done a quick google search now and the info seems to suggest that the current draw will be less than 2amps so I should probably be swapping that 15a fuse for a much lower one! Prob 5amps.
- "Some" wire. Needs to be the correct type to withstand under bonnet temps. Easily available from places like Maplins, Car Builder Solutions etc...etc.... Make sure it can handle MORE than the amp rating of the fuse you are using, you want the fuse to blow way before you get near the point where wires will start melting. Get at least some black or brown for earths and red for live wires.
- various crimps. Ring crimps for earth wire(s) and connecting to battery terminals, spade crimps to connect to relay itself. Possibly a joining crimp to connect the ignition wire from the wire going to the existing fuel pump and ecu relays (although personally I soldered this and recommend you do the same if you are ok at doing soldering).
Wiring: (I will make a diagram tonight and post this as a proper FAQ)
- position the pump somewhere near the charger, I have it mounted to a plate I welded on top of the chassis leg just in front of where the earth strap bolts on. I put a piece of rubber between the pump and plate to try to soak up some vibrations.
- there should be enough black wire on the pump when you buy it so that you can just put a ring crimp onto the earth wire and then bolt this to the earth point the strap from the charger goes to.
- decide where you are going to position the relay. I bolted it to the bulkhead at the top right in front of the battery so it's not going to get wet.
- you'll connect four wires to the relay: 12v from battery, earth (might as well come directly from battery), signal from the igntion switch (best to connect up near the ecu and fuel pump relays) and the positive supply to the pump at the front of the engine bay. If you are using an SPDT relay as I did, you will have one empty connection on the relay which you can ignore. Will add diagram....
- put the in-line fuse inbetween the 12v live supply which goes directly from the battery +'ve to the +'ve side of the relay. Put the fuse as close to the battery terminal as possible to eliminate the chance of the wire insulation breaking and causing a short circuit.
- to get the signal connection, locate the black wire which goes into the fuel pump and ecu relays. These are both clipped into a bracket on the side of the ecu itself. You'll see a single black wire coming out of the loom into one relay and another black wire coming out of the same connection and off to the other relay. Find a suitable place to cut into this wire and then re-connect it up with the 3rd wire now going to the new relay you are installing. If you have a soldering iron and know how to use it then I'd always recommend soldering the connection but otherwise use a joining crimp but make sure you make a good joint. If the joint fails you could end up with the fuel pump cutting out causing the engine to run lean! Make sure it's well insulated too, heat-shrink is best.
Then you need to get supply and return pipes for the oil. You need a nice thick pipe going from whatever you use as an oil reservoir tank to the pump inlet. As you'll see the pump inlet is fairly large so make the pipe bore the same or ever so slightly bigger. Then a small pipe similar to the standard one that normally comes from the head to the charger oil inlet. Lastly a return pipe which is a couple of mm bigger bore than the small supply pipe running from the charger oil outlet to the top of the oil reservoir tank.