Fuel pump

[ClassiChimi]

I'm running out of things to replace on my car
Fuel pump must be the original... Why change it, it's been working for 15 years,,,, I might just leave it alone and carry a new spare,
What's the pump off again. Is it hard to get hold of or is there any other makes that would be a better choice as a replacement. I've been hearing a little wurring noise when I first start engine, can't be sure where it's coming from, very faint sound, could even be related to the new Ecu install, fuel regulator, it comes and gioes but it sounds like a little electric motor on its way out!
Any ideas ?

Edited to add,,, the more I think about it the more I think the noise is from the left hand side of the engine bay/ battery area, so could be totally unrelated to fuel pump.
Still is there a funkie well known replacement fuel pump that's recommended or just stick with the original equipment ?
Cheers Alun

Edited by ClassiChimi on Sunday 30th August 22:03

[ClassiChimi]

Cheers Ian, that's a very Helpfull link ( bookmarked )
That noise I hear,,it must be part of the new Ecu system, it's while the engines running and I've never heard it before?
It's not all the time so I'll keep my ears pinned and if it continues I'll show Dom.

[ClassiChimi]

I get all that Dave, yep I've just realised its a Bosch and my cars fairly standard so the standard pump is more than adequate. When I was on Cux, I used to get very high fuel temp readings!

My fuel pump works fine, I'm amassing quite a pile of spare parts,,, sometimes replacing something before it goes bang is a good idea as you now have a new part and a working spare. that's got to be man maths at its best

[ClassiChimi]

I removed the pump to re powder coat the retaining bracket about 16 months ago, the wiring at that time looked good( virtue of huge oil leaks) me thinks
I made sure I had good connections etc, I will ask Dom but it's never played up.
That little noise is new, it's defo from the front end now that I've had a listen, 90% of the time I can't hear it.
I'm sure it's just the new workings Dave,
On many occasions I've heard you explaining the virtues of a modern engine management system,,,, until you have it you can't imagine the difference, words like reliable, mappable, decent diagnostics, better road manners,,,,
Just words on paper,,,,,
But when those things become reality and your car seems to take on a new life,,, re born, re energised, I'm sure everytime I look at the car she's purring under her breath,
I didn't know a thing about Chimaera's until I got one,,, been through pain to get her this far,,,, the only thing I ever needed to do was replace the bloody Ecu,

[ClassiChimi]

Great advice there,,,
I've been looking on the map, south of France, etc you need a reliable car!
My mate flew out of Bruningthorpe very early yesterday in a light aircraft he hires,,, he told me they had all the engine covers off to get it started

I've flown loads of times,,, they ain't called (light aircraft ) for nothing?.. Without that motor turning the front end becomes a brick!,,,in wind,,,,, not good!
Great fun though.

I'll source a Bosch pump

[ClassiChimi]

It's got a big bolt where the stepper used to be?
The noise is still there, wet outside cold engine, something's wurring away behind the dash somewhere,
I won't be driving the car for some weeks now so it'll wait until it goes back into Dom for final tuning session/s