On the drive round to my mums today, i noticed that there was a very strong smell of fuel every time i stopped at a set of lights or a junction.
So when i got to my mums I decided to investigate.
To my horror the whole of the underneath of my car at the back where the pump is located was covered in fuel. I found out that the pump developed a small hole in the side where the bracket has been rubbing on it. I got my GF to turn on the ignition to prime the pump and it sprayed like a hose pipe underneath.
Needless to say i have lost alot of fuel on the way to my mums and I now require a new pump. I wouldnt mind but this pump is only 6 months old and its buggered probably my own fault.
When i bought mine I found it for £80 which i didnt think was too bad.
But now I cant find one for under £107 can any one shed some light on where to do some shopping to find one.
Any help would be great.
Gav
Oh and whilst im at it Im going to make a new hanger, so i require some new rubber thingies that the hanger is bolted to under the car.
Any one know where to get some from?
You can get the rubber things from GSF, I got some from there not long back. AS for the pump, if you can get the bosch part number try a few bosch dealers or even ebay?
this is the cheapest i have found so far.
http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/vw-polo13i-g40-main-pump-fuel-pump-1730-p.asp
can you remember what the rubber things are called i cant remember
also does anyone know what the little white rectangular box thing is for thats on the hanger with the pump and fuel filter.
Do not have to use that fuel pump, can buy a new one on ebay listed for other cars that fits.
for e.g im using a bmw m3/m5 635csi in line pump.
Pretty much the same as sytec's O.T.P 017
the bmw one i got on ebay brand new & courier for £45 and its upgraded from a normal pump pressure.
But you could use a less powerfull pump if you found one
Could you use this one?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=320651831642&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=63761828944
Would there be any problems using one like this?
Quote from: djtez on May 13, 2012, 10:19:10 AM
Do not have to use that fuel pump, can buy a new one on ebay listed for other cars that fits.
for e.g im using a bmw m3/m5 635csi in line pump.
Pretty much the same as sytec's O.T.P 017
the bmw one i got on ebay brand new & courier for £45 and its upgraded from a normal pump pressure.
But you could use a less powerfull pump if you found one
Can you remember where you got it from fella
I have just been picture hunting on the net and found this.
Can anyone tell me what the white plastic box is for?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/coyotex87/DSC00390_2.jpg)
it's just a little accumulator
Can it be removed or is it needed? Im going to make a new fuel hanger at the weekend and it would be easier if it wasnt there.
What does it accumulate? Just crap from the tank (Im still learning)
it's needed, it accumulates fuel from the lift pump to ensure a smooth supply to the main pump. Kind of like a buffer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-318-325-535-635-728-735-M3-M5-Fuel-Pump-16141178751-New-12mnth-Wrrnty-/200746244375?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebd689917#ht_4101wt_1159
Quote from: djtez on May 15, 2012, 09:43:16 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-318-325-535-635-728-735-M3-M5-Fuel-Pump-16141178751-New-12mnth-Wrrnty-/200746244375?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebd689917#ht_4101wt_1159
Cheers fella, Ill get one ordered
There are plenty of pumps available, but I'm not sure I'd trust a aftermarket/no name cheapie one.
The proper Bosch ones are more expensive but I think it's what I'd choose.
Fuel pump fixed whoop whoop.
I used a load of aircraft sealant which is used in the fuel bay, sandwiched between a nicly curved piece of ally and then the ally sealed over again to make sure it will never leak again mu hahaha.
It looks like a bit of a dogs dinner but im sure that it wont leak ever again.