New UBP

Heddy · 6th March 2020, 05:52

The new 'Pierburg' UBP has arrived. It has Pierburg all over the box and the leaflet inside, but has TI Automotive stamped on the pump body. I'm ok with this because TI bought Pierburg in 2003 apparently, as long as it's quiet. I don't think it should have been advertised as Pierburg though.

Arctic · 6th March 2020, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Heddy

The new 'Pierburg' UBP has arrived. It has Pierburg all over the box and the leaflet inside, but has TI Automotive stamped on the pump body. I'm ok with this because TI bought Pierburg in 2003 apparently, as long as it's quiet. I don't think it should have been advertised as Pierburg though.

Hi Heddy.
I agree or at least state in the listing that the pump you actually receive will be a TI Automotive, as you say it is one and the same, but just put it out there so people know.

bl52krz · 7th March 2020, 19:14

I agree with both the above posts. Really, in effect it is miss describing the authenticity of the item.

Heddy · 24th March 2020, 16:00

Fitted the (TI Automotive ) pump and it wasn't whisper quiet, so it's gone back today. The e-bay seller MR AUTO wasn't easy to deal with, wanted pictures of the box, pictures of the pump (they knew what they'd sent) and seemed to be stalling for time. No case to answer in the end because their picture was generic and pump described as Pierburg. Ask questions before you buy, these pumps may not be as they appear, and for 100 plus quid they ought to be!

Mickyboy · 24th March 2020, 18:08

Just explain why your Pierburg pump arrived as TI automotive pump in a pierburg box it’s because

TI AUTOMOTIVE acquired the electric fuel pump division of kolbensmidt pierburg AG Neuss in Germany some time ago and that is why Rimmers supply TI AUTOMOTIVE pumps as OEM
I’ve used these pumps for around 100k miles on our cars and BMW’s and they have been excellent
Hope this info helps, if you buy a “pierburg” from euros it will come in a blue pierburg box but be a TI AUTOMOTIVE pump.
Mick

Heddy · 25th March 2020, 06:42

Yep, you can't buy a Pierburg brand new for that reason, it's gone back because it was too noisy. I feel something was lost after the buy out.

6th March 2020, 05:52	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	New UBP The new 'Pierburg' UBP has arrived. It has Pierburg all over the box and the leaflet inside, but has TI Automotive stamped on the pump body. I'm ok with this because TI bought Pierburg in 2003 apparently, as long as it's quiet. I don't think it should have been advertised as Pierburg though.

7th March 2020, 19:14	#3
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I agree with both the above posts. Really, in effect it is miss describing the authenticity of the item. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

24th March 2020, 16:00	#4
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Update. Fitted the (TI Automotive ) pump and it wasn't whisper quiet, so it's gone back today. The e-bay seller MR AUTO wasn't easy to deal with, wanted pictures of the box, pictures of the pump (they knew what they'd sent) and seemed to be stalling for time. No case to answer in the end because their picture was generic and pump described as Pierburg. Ask questions before you buy, these pumps may not be as they appear, and for 100 plus quid they ought to be!

24th March 2020, 18:08	#5
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Just explain why your Pierburg pump arrived as TI automotive pump in a pierburg box it’s because TI AUTOMOTIVE acquired the electric fuel pump division of kolbensmidt pierburg AG Neuss in Germany some time ago and that is why Rimmers supply TI AUTOMOTIVE pumps as OEM I’ve used these pumps for around 100k miles on our cars and BMW’s and they have been excellent Hope this info helps, if you buy a “pierburg” from euros it will come in a blue pierburg box but be a TI AUTOMOTIVE pump. Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

25th March 2020, 06:42	#6
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Yep, you can't buy a Pierburg brand new for that reason, it's gone back because it was too noisy. I feel something was lost after the buy out.