Fuel pump.

[gavin.starr]

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

[gavin.starr]

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?

[SamG40]

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?

[gavin.starr]

this is the cheapest i have found so far.

http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/vw-polo13i-g40-main-pump-fuel-pump-1730-p.asp

[gavin.starr]

can you remember what the rubber things are called i cant remember

[gavin.starr]

also does anyone know what the little white rectangular box thing is for thats on the hanger with the pump and fuel filter.

[djtez]

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

[AdzCM]

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?

[gavin.starr]

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

[gavin.starr]

I have just been picture hunting on the net and found this.

Can anyone tell me what the white plastic box is for?

[hayesey]

it's just a little accumulator

[gavin.starr]

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)

[hayesey]

it's needed, it accumulates fuel from the lift pump to ensure a smooth supply to the main pump.  Kind of like a buffer.

[djtez]

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

[gavin.starr]

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