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Started by gavin.starr, May 12, 2012, 04:15:21 PM

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gavin.starr

May 12, 2012, 04:15:21 PM
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

#1
May 12, 2012, 04:16:52 PM
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

#2
May 12, 2012, 06:59:13 PM
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

#4
May 12, 2012, 07:13:30 PM
can you remember what the rubber things are called i cant remember

gavin.starr

#5
May 12, 2012, 11:05:52 PM
also does anyone know what the little white rectangular box thing is for thats on the hanger with the pump and fuel filter.

djtez

#6
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

AdzCM

#7
May 13, 2012, 12:18:42 PM
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

#8
May 14, 2012, 03:31:07 PM
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

gavin.starr

#9
May 14, 2012, 03:32:48 PM
I have just been picture hunting on the net and found this.

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

hayesey

#10
May 14, 2012, 03:53:35 PM
it's just a little accumulator

gavin.starr

#11
May 14, 2012, 04:00:25 PM Last Edit: May 14, 2012, 04:08:31 PM by 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

#12
May 14, 2012, 05:06:07 PM
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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