Todays plan.

[mirage110]

Hi all, recieved my underbonnet pump yesterday, and as the suns shining im off out the front to fit said part.. Looks an easy job?, any heads up of problems/short cuts, or just advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Heddy]

Please let us know how quiet it is and the make please.

[bl52krz]

When you do it, make sure you do not pull the lower pipes up to much where the pump fits into. Make sure you use the correct clips to secure the pipe to the bottom of the pump.After it is fitted, feel under the bottom of the pump body to see if there is any fuel leaking. The pump I bought from Rimmers years ago to put in the spares cupboard, when fitted the bottom of the pump was continually wet. I found out it leaked from the bottom of the pump through the casing. Please check this because it is not far from the turbo which as you know gets very hot.

[cbr1100xx]

Can you send some sunshine this way please , just about to start changing the shocks in the rain.
Fine and sunny while I'm at work , 1 day off and it rains , that law again
Stan

[mirage110]

Excellent.. thanks for your time, hopefully this rain will hold off, as for the make its only a cheap one from my local motor factors.

[mirage110]

Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Can you send some sunshine this way please , just about to start changing the shocks in the rain.
Fine and sunny while I'm at work , 1 day off and it rains , that law again
Stan

I spoke to soon the grey clouds have arrived..good luck with the shocks

[mirage110]

Originally Posted by mirage110

Hi all, recieved my underbonnet pump yesterday, and as the suns shining im off out the front to fit said part.. Looks an easy job?, any heads up of problems/short cuts, or just advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

arrrgghhh, quick update, after removal of pump, ive realised that the replacement is half the size of the original, not sure what this new pump is? maybe its for the in tank?... anyway posted back for a refund i will double check ive ordered the right one next time, my fault one thinks.

[chris75]

….expecting sunshine and the right pump was expecting too much
It's blowing a gale here

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by mirage110

Excellent.. thanks for your time, hopefully this rain will hold off, as for the make its only a cheap one from my local motor factors.

I don't know why you are changing the pump, but if the original still works, I would keep it in the boot as a spare as you will likely need it

The clips which secure the pipework are reusable, simply pop the clip open with a small screwdriver, and they refasten with a pair of pliers, under no circumstances use worm drive "Jubilee" clips.

I fitted a Ti original equipment one, which has been on the car for about 50,000 miles now without fault, and unlike others I've seen is very quiet in operation.

When I heard of Heddy's experience, I was very surprised, it certainly doesn't mirror my own, and wonder if he was sold a fake.......

Brian

[Heddy]

Could easily have been a fake Brian, having TI Automotive stamped on the body means nothing. Maybe I just got a dodgy one or they're not made to the original exacting standards.