Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 00:01:06 +0000 From: neil <neilnopsambridge.REMOVE.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: need advice before i jump in the deep end with a C900 fuel pump
In message <1068244424.34820.0nopsamter.uk.clara.net>, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> writes >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? > > > >You need to figure out whether it's the pump or the relay. If jumpering >the relay starts it, but then when you remove the jumper it keeps going >then it's probably the pump. If you have to leave the jumper in to keep >it running then it's almost definitely the relay. > 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 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 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 -- neil -- neil