Date:         Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:58:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>
In-Reply-To:  <12d701d526c0$4067f9f0$c137edd0$@busdepot.com>
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Ron, are the new Bosch pumps made in Germany?

On Wed, Jun 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote:

> > I'm curious about the Pierburg brand fuel pump on the Bus Depot web site:
> > http://www.busdepot.com/251906091
> >
> > I had a problem with fuel delivery last year, so I'm certainly willing
> > to pay a bit more for an important component like the fuel pump.  Maybe
> > Ron Salmon will comment on that selection.
> >
> > Here are prices I see this morning:
> > Bus Depot Pierburg: $219.95
> > GoWesty Aftermarket: $52.45
> > GoWesty Bosch: $122.45
> > Van Cafe/RWM Bosch: $149.95
> >
> > Honestly, I enjoy paying more for peace of mind, on the advice of people
> > I trust.  And I trust Ron, having gotten some good support from Bus
> > Depot last year.  So is it worth the extra money?  My Bosch fuel pump is
> > working fine now, but I like to travel with a spare.
>
> Honestly I would not say the Pierburg is worth the extra money. We sell if
> for those who are partial to it, but having sold both for years I have
> never found it to be any more or less reliable than the Bosch. (We have the
> Bosch for $119 - http://www.busdepot.com/gfp301 )  The Pierburg has a
> rubberized coating which some say makes it quieter, but frankly making sure
> your mounts are in good shape ($2.95 each) will accomplish the same thing
> for less money.  We also sell a European made aftermarket pump as well, for
> $84 with your list discount - http://www.busdepot.com/043906091 - and
> it's proven reliable, but the price difference isn't huge and since you say
> price isn't critical I'd stick with the Bosch which is still the gold
> standard.  I would be skeptical of anything cheaper than the $89 one,
> though, they all seem to be off-brand Chinese made and the QC is all over
> the place.
>
> Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot, Inc.
> www.busdepot.com
>
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