Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:32:14 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Fuel pump question
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Hi list.
I actually have one of the inexpensive pumps, Dennis mentioned, as my back up in the 85. I think when Dennis sent me the link for it years ago it was under $30.00.
With this recent repair,I was happy to get what seemed like a NOS Bosch pump because the old ones had a proven record of lasting a very long time.
Of course the new ones may last just as long, it is too early for me to say!
I actually am becoming a fan of the ring connectors as Dennis pointed out no vision needed to put the wires on correctly once the ring terminals of different sizes are installed.
The part I don’t like is installing the ring connectors on the ground during a trip.
My crimping skills are improving, but a spot like that that gets weather should be done really well.
I considered making a temp ring to male adaptor to bring in my van to go with the new style spare pump, but I’m now thinking I’ll just bring the old Bosh pump with the spade connectors. It was working fine other than not holding pressure for more than 30 minutes. I’m thinking it should get me home in the future.
My main curiosity was, when did Bosh stop making the spade connector fuel pump?
I’m wondering how old the pump was. The box had a vW dealer sticker on it.
It is just a fun rare surprise to get a original VW replacement part! And, likely one that is closer to the vans age.
Eric Caron
84 and 85 Westfalias.
> On Sep 30, 2022, at 7:58 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> That fuel pump is a Bosch Fuel Injection industry staple, used on a lot vehicles. Of course different manufacturers requested some unique features. VW used this pump with the quick slide disconnects for most of their low pressure EFI vehicles including the Beetle and Bus back to 1975. This pump is common enough that there are many Asian based sources for them. You can get a re-pop for $30. I've used a few and they work.
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> Back to the terminals for the most part the pumps supplied are a universal fitment. While VW specked the quick slide tabs other connections were used by other with the ring terminals being very common. The ring terminals while adding a bit of work to allow for a better connection. In addition the positive and negative terminal use different sized posts and nut so if the ring terminals are properly sized eliminate the chance of reversing the polarity.
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> Dennis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 5:47 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fuel pump question
>
> Hi folks,
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> I just got back my 84 from a new to me mechanic.
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> He installed a new Bosh Fuel pump from his supply.
> The thing is the new old pump has the spade connectors. I think it must be new old stock. He didn’t charge me much for it but it is clearly new.
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> When did they stop making the spade connector pumps?
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> I’m so glad I had him change the pump. I almost said don’t bother I know how to do it but decided to let him do it.
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> Now I think I have a new old Bosh and it is exactly like the old one from the 84!
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> Eric Caron
> 84 Westfalia
