Date:         Mon, 30 May 2005 13:33:09 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Proper storage of a used fuel pump?
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On 5/30/05 9:41 AM, "Max Wellhouse" <maxjoyce@IPA.NET> wrote:

> The new Bosch fuel pump I bought on ebay several months ago(NOS pump from a
> Porsche/german car shop in California) had been filled with mineral oil to
> prevent what you're afraid of.  Can't imagine 5-6 oz. of mineral oil
> gumming up the injectors, especially if you dumped 1/2-2/3 of it out before
> installing!!
>
> Max
>
> At 10:17 AM 5/30/2005, David McCallum wrote:
>> So I changed out my fuel lines on Saturday, and
>> took the opportunity to put in a new fuel pump
>> and filter. The lines behind the firewall and
>> to and from the tank were original! Borrowed time
>> there...
>>
>> Anyway, I'd like to carry the replaced, but still
>> operative, fuel pump as a spare. Is there anything
>> I should do to store it properly? I'd like to avoid
>> finding a siezed pump when I or another Vanagon in
>> need expect a working pump.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> David McCallum
>> '89 Westy - "Boris"
>
>
Mineral oil is what I use for my pump storage.  What I do is actually set it
up on a bench and run a small amount through the pump and then cap it. And
put it in a zip lock.
Jimt