1.8T In-Tank Fuel Pump and Filter Question.

Abott10 · 25th May 2017, 22:35

May need to replace both the In-Tank Fuel Pump and Filter Assembly on one of my ZT 1.8Ts.

How difficult/easy is this job and what pitfalls should one have in mind to avoid ?

I plan to remove the complete assembly from a scrap yard car so that should provide a good first learning curve,

Any pointers and advice here greatly appreciated.

Greeners · 25th May 2017, 22:55

Mini cooper S filter element is the same, but the larger O ring is a different size...

Turbo pump is very different to the other petrol ones, they have an external sock, the turbo one has a flat one in the bottom of the pump

Greeners · 26th May 2017, 01:52

It all disconnects very simply, and once you look at it at work it out, it makes perfect sense

T-Cut · 26th May 2017, 09:04

Take photos of every part at each stage of removal. Relying on memory for the reassemby doesn't always pay off, especially in unfamiliar territory. And remember to post them/HowTo. There's precious little practical info about the way everything fits. Get some images of the mysterious 'lower bits' that apparently sit in the tank bottom. Are these anchored down or free floating? From what I've read so far, these could be parts that people have simply left unfitted after attempting a similar job. Orientating the float arms correctly seems to be a problem area. If the floats aren't totally free, the fuel gauge goes erratic.

TC

25th May 2017, 22:35	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	1.8T In-Tank Fuel Pump and Filter Question. May need to replace both the In-Tank Fuel Pump and Filter Assembly on one of my ZT 1.8Ts. How difficult/easy is this job and what pitfalls should one have in mind to avoid ? I plan to remove the complete assembly from a scrap yard car so that should provide a good first learning curve, Any pointers and advice here greatly appreciated.

25th May 2017, 22:55	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Mini cooper S filter element is the same, but the larger O ring is a different size... Turbo pump is very different to the other petrol ones, they have an external sock, the turbo one has a flat one in the bottom of the pump __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

26th May 2017, 01:52	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	It all disconnects very simply, and once you look at it at work it out, it makes perfect sense __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

26th May 2017, 09:04	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Take photos of every part at each stage of removal. Relying on memory for the reassemby doesn't always pay off, especially in unfamiliar territory. And remember to post them/HowTo. There's precious little practical info about the way everything fits. Get some images of the mysterious 'lower bits' that apparently sit in the tank bottom. Are these anchored down or free floating? From what I've read so far, these could be parts that people have simply left unfitted after attempting a similar job. Orientating the float arms correctly seems to be a problem area. If the floats aren't totally free, the fuel gauge goes erratic. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 26th May 2017 at 09:11..