Re: [T3] Fuel Pump Replacement

["Keegan Ferrando" <moz@echoweb.net>]

well i have a fuel pump that i took off of a fastback that is original bosch
an ill give it to ya for the cost of shipping if you want to give it a
whirl. also i bought a off brand remanufactured fuel pump from shucks guh i
know they suck but they were the cheapest and and it has a lifetime garuntee
on it with the original bosch numbers on it. but if you want my pump let me
know.

keegan ferrando
'69 Squareback FI, AT "Sammy"

----- Original Message -----
From: Russ Wolfe <russella@netins.net>
To: type3 <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Fuel Pump Replacement


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Oliver Parker" <oliverparker@hotmail.com>
> To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 8:31 PM
> Subject: [T3] Fuel Pump Replacement
>
>
> > Was there ever a definitive answer about a cost effective replacement
for
> > the stock FI fuel pump?  (other than the $400 bosch unit)  I am guilty
of
> > not reading all of the posts on the subject.  I do not really have time
to
> > search the archives tonight (I am trying to help out a friend in a jam).
>
> I am using the fuel pump from a Ford Range pickup 1985-1986. it does have
a
> problem that the fuel pressure drops off completely when you shut the car
> off. If you don't turn the key off and on a couple times before you try to
> start, or it has to crank quite a while before it starts. This could be
> fixed with an inline check valve.
> My pump was given to me, but you should be able to get one at a slavage
yard
> for about $20.
>
> Russ Wolfe
> http://www.classicvw.org
>
>
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