Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2003 00:04:11 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: need advice before i jump in the deep end with a C900 fuel pump
neil wrote: >> The pump sits at the top of the tank, so doesn't suffer from sludge. > > > Even if it had been run too long low on fuel? Running it on low fuel can damage the pre-pump - but not because of sludge. > The car runs well after i remove the jumper and seems to start as normal > until it seems to decide to quit working again > > judging from what you have told me ...which has been very useful btw > ...thnx for that ...a new pump will have to be installed probably sooner > rather than later Sounds like it's the pump then. > a friend of mine ...a mechanical engineer says once the pump is running > it is unlikely to quit on me while in traffic and driving etc ,,,but > that doesnt fill me with confidence Wouldn't count on that. > any ideas what i should look to pay for a 2nd hand pump which i'd only > consider if it was significantly cheaper than a new one from eurocar at > £235 which personally i think is outrageous ...i was hoping a cheaper > alternative would be to obtain replaceable parts from BOSCH or something > ....To be honest i feel a little stumped at what to do except part with > the cash for a new one A second hand one from a scrap yard should be ~£40. But you won't know if it's any good until you install it. If you intend to keep the car for a while, just buy a new one. £235 is really not that bad. -- Grunff