Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 00:38:54 +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 <1068249914.38517.0nopsamter.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? > >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. > Yeah i figured as much too > >> 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. > My sentiments exactly > >> 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. > I intend to keep the car 'forever' or as close to there as i can get I know you're right it is best to fit a new pump ..And i will ..i guess i am brassed off since i am already planning on replacing the clutch very soon and i need a new drivers off side headlamp lense seeing as my local mickey mouse garage cracked the present one while fitting a new O2 sensor ..i also need an oil change but i dont think i can get under the car properly to do it i figured if i jacked the front up ..i have a 2 ton trolly jack and stands but do you know if this would prevent the old oil draining properly? To be honest i have only had this car since april and my learning curve regarding saabs has been very steep -- neil
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