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Title: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 04 March 2009, 20:55:25

Hi guys any body got any ideas where to get a cheap tank fuel pump would it be wise to buy second hand any advice welcome thanks richy  ps its a 2.5 td gls

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: Agemo on 04 March 2009, 20:59:01

Coincidence that, I am looking for one, no rush though. I will get one as soon as my local scrappy gets one in, the Diesel ones are different to Petrol ones. There is some good info on here about replacing/stripping one. You may find yours is just clogged up. :y
                

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 04 March 2009, 21:06:57

My garage had it out today he said it was a bit weak there was a bit of gunk but it knackered thanks anyway bud  :y

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: HerefordElite on 04 March 2009, 21:12:57

Not a Td owner but from what i remember reading on here diesel pumps are very expensive due to high pressures :-/

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 04 March 2009, 21:16:42

hi it not the engine pump i hope. that is the costly one its the lift pump in the tank thanks .Richy  :y

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2009, 21:35:47

Get your mechanic to check that the ribbed transfer pipe on the pump unit whilst he's at it.

This goes from the T-connector at the top of the pump down to the base of the swirl-chamber. These are known to block/split.
Sometimes when this pipe is at fault, the symptom is poor starting when the fuel level in the tank is below the 20 litre mark.

There's an excellent 'how to' in the Maintenance Guides section.
It's on page 2 and courtesy of platty!

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 04 March 2009, 21:45:53

Had a look at that page i might try  that myself thanks a lot pal . Richy

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: Pitchfork on 05 March 2009, 08:50:42

Diesel pumps are rare s/h with no guarantees that they are any good.  My new one was circa £120 & it solved the starting problem

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 05 March 2009, 19:28:43

pitchfork i think i will get a new one do u no any where . thanks richy :y

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: Seth on 05 March 2009, 19:44:53

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pitchfork i think i will get a new one do u no any where . thanks richy :y

From your nearest Vauxhall 'stealers' - I was quoted around £100 plus VAT - so Pitchfork's already-stated price is about right.

Personally, I wouldn't fit a second-hand one. If you're sure that the in-tank pump is at fault, take the plunge and get new.

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: Pitchfork on 05 March 2009, 19:46:20

Mine came from VX Agent locally (Basingrad)
It had to be ordered because not much in the way of TD parts are held in stock by Dealers

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: richy08 on 05 March 2009, 20:24:52

Cherrs lads this site is a great help for me and my omega i just hope this is the end of it thanks .Richy
 :y :y :y

Title: Re: tank fuel pump
Post by: HerefordElite on 05 March 2009, 20:34:31

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hi it not the engine pump i hope. that is the costly one its the lift pump in the tank thanks .Richy  :y

told you i didn't know much about TD's :-[

hope the new 'lift' pump fixes your problem Richy :y