Any good tips for replacing the fuel pump?
Discussion
The fuel pump is a bit noisy and I plan on doing a lot of miles this year so I think I will just replace it...
I don't mind spending a bit to do a job properly but I don't want to make anything more complicated than it needs to be...
So the current plan is to buy a OE Bosch unit from Racetech or TVR parts
https://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/car-parts/cooling...
I will also get some proper fuel line clamps as they are a better solution that simple jubilee clips in my opinion.
I would also like to replace the short fuel hose from the bridge fuel rail. Longer term I will probably do the rest but access isnt easy.
I will also get Jody at Python to test the electrics for any loss but to me they seem fine.
Fuel filter has recently been changed.
So.. does that seem sensible, anything else I should be doing at the same time, any tips to doing the job ?
I will of course disconnect the battery.
disconnect the wiring and check condition
Then I'm thinking I will clamp the hoses with G clamps - I assume if I dont it will just syphon ?
Fit the new bit of hose to the bridge rail - does anybody know the size ?
Fit new clips
insert pump
open clamp to allow fuel to drive air out of pump
quickly connect to engine side feed
undo other clamp
do up hoses
reconnect electrics
start car and bob's your auntie
make sense.. anything stupid there ?
I don't mind spending a bit to do a job properly but I don't want to make anything more complicated than it needs to be...
So the current plan is to buy a OE Bosch unit from Racetech or TVR parts
https://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/car-parts/cooling...
I will also get some proper fuel line clamps as they are a better solution that simple jubilee clips in my opinion.
I would also like to replace the short fuel hose from the bridge fuel rail. Longer term I will probably do the rest but access isnt easy.
I will also get Jody at Python to test the electrics for any loss but to me they seem fine.
Fuel filter has recently been changed.
So.. does that seem sensible, anything else I should be doing at the same time, any tips to doing the job ?
I will of course disconnect the battery.
disconnect the wiring and check condition
Then I'm thinking I will clamp the hoses with G clamps - I assume if I dont it will just syphon ?
Fit the new bit of hose to the bridge rail - does anybody know the size ?
Fit new clips
insert pump
open clamp to allow fuel to drive air out of pump
quickly connect to engine side feed
undo other clamp
do up hoses
reconnect electrics
start car and bob's your auntie
make sense.. anything stupid there ?
UKAuto said:
Drain the fuel tank by driving - no more pleasant means than that. Just carry a litre or two of fuel in a can in the boot, that way if you get carried away you can make your way back home!!!
Nothing as unpleasant as fuel running down your sleeve as you fight with fittings, best to get rid of that pesky stuff.
I've never been keen on running tanks dry as you dredge the last of the crap out of the tank and risk blocking injectors etc if the filters don't catch it all.Nothing as unpleasant as fuel running down your sleeve as you fight with fittings, best to get rid of that pesky stuff.
I'll just risk setting myself on fire I guess.
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