Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:06:54 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
In-Reply-To: <4BF182E7.30009@ucsb.edu>
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Most fuel pressure regulator failures are really nasty. The diaphragm leaks
and the next thing you know the intake manifold and cylinders are filled
with fuel.
The pumps can become intermittent usually the result of debris or excessive
wear. Pumps that have been in storage for a long time can get corrosion on
the roller cells or housing making for a real short life once put into
service. The pump can also be damaged from cavitation or running out of
fuel. Once it sucks air it can be a goner.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Goubeaux
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 1:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
So, was curious as to what are the typical symptoms when a fuel pump
begins to fail OR fails all-together (other than the obvious) AND how
does this differ from a failed or failing regulator ?
I ask b/c i thought i had a failed fuel pump last week, when engine
suddenly would not start at all, but eventually did. It did this off and
on several times as if NO fuel was getting delivered.
-john
> The pressure is really determined by the pressure regulator as long as the
> flow id close. This pump was used on a number of vehicles including some
> Fords and VW's from '75. Bus Depot recently had them on sale for a very
good
> price. Note that these pumps rarely fail without warning or cause. To not
> find the cause may mean another pump.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jonce Fancher
> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 8:22 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fuel Pump Alternative
>
> Hi all
> Well here be the Question.
> Stock fuel pump Pooped. Worked off and on when it wanted. So I
> swapped it out to a New OEM Bosch spare I had. For some reason that
> one has acted up a bit. I need a spare for the Just in case factor.
> Has anyone used a Universal?? or any other then the OEM Bosch Pump?
> Now just to state this is the Bostig Zetec but the stock fuel pump is
> what is used. Can I use or can anyone use a pump that will give the
> proper pressure??
> Anyone out there know the answer??
> Thanks Jonce
>
