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Re: type3-d Digest V01 #389


On 4 Jul 2001, at 11:19, Iamkeen@aol.com wrote:

> That, and mounting the electric fuel pump someplace cool (NOT on
> the firewall directly above the crankcase), seemed to clear up my
> problems. 

By far, the best place for the electric fuel pump is where VW put 
the OE FI pump: under the gas tank. You can only get vapor lock if 
the gas on the suction side of the pump is hot, and if there can 
actually be a bit of negative pressure there.

Putting the pump under the tank provides cool gas at its intake 
AND provides assurance of slight positive pressure at the inlet at 
all times (assuming the tank strainer and inlet filter are not 
clogged.)

You should also consider the safety problems associated with 
having a pump wired to simply run any time the ignition is on. An 
impact switch to turn this off in case of an accident is a VERY 
good investment, for you, your car, and your passengers.
 
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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