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PunkDork55@aol.com wrote: >Hey.. how hard is it to find a good used fuel injection fuel pump for a 72? >I was looking at a72fasty on ebay, and they said it needed a fuel pump. Im >interested in this car and its only like 10-15 minutes away from me. Let me >know what you think of it. Thanks everyone. > >http://www.cars4causes.net/4ebay/ebay40022.htm > >*Jerrod* Hey Jerrod, is the car simply "missing" the fuel pump? Probably not, just that the pump is not working. These pumps sometimes seize up after not being used for some time. When I bought my fasty earlier this year, the PO claimed that the "pump split in two". Before I bought the car, I searched around for a pump and found anything from $300-$500 for a new Bosch pump!! A little too much. I simply used this as a buying leverage. Anyhow, after buying the car, it turned out that the fuel lines were shot and the pump was leaking from the terminal post/outlet. I had the pump rebuilt for about $150 with a 1yr warranty. Additionally, when I bought my square, the pump ran but when I went to pick up the car after paying, it would not start. Turned out that the pump was not pumping. After tapping it with a tire iron, it started working and has ever since. Lastly, at the last vdub show that I went to I picked up a used (working) FI pump with filter holder bracket and connector with uncut wires, for a measly $10 smacks!!! They are out there from those that have decided to put their FI systems under the guillotine!!! If the car is at a good price, buy it!! It might just need a rebuild of the pump or a simple tap, which I have heard that the rebuild can be done at home....Good luck -- Alex Magro '70 Fastback AT/FI '70 Square AT/FI '92 Jetta EcoDiesel __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe