Club G40 Forum
Club G40 => General Chat => Topic started by: gavin.starr on May 12, 2012, 04:15:21 pm
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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
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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?
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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?
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this is the cheapest i have found so far.
http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/vw-polo13i-g40-main-pump-fuel-pump-1730-p.asp
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can you remember what the rubber things are called i cant remember
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also does anyone know what the little white rectangular box thing is for thats on the hanger with the pump and fuel filter.
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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
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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?
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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
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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)
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it's just a little accumulator
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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)
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it's needed, it accumulates fuel from the lift pump to ensure a smooth supply to the main pump. Kind of like a buffer.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.