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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mathewst on 30 August 2010, 15:37:19

Title: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: mathewst on 30 August 2010, 15:37:19

Saw a post regarding cleaning fuel pump on diesel so was wondering has anyone done it on petrol mig and is it necessary (lots of garbage in the tank)?

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: Agemo on 30 August 2010, 16:25:13

There is a very good "How-to" on the Diesel version. Petrol is the same job, and I suspect the same amount of crud to clean out.

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: Seth on 30 August 2010, 20:15:50

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There is a very good "How-to" on the Diesel version. Petrol is the same job, and I suspect the same amount of crud to clean out.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1251298222

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: mathewst on 31 August 2010, 09:32:50

I did see the how to for diesel but want to know did anyone did it on petrol.
Was hoping petrol should have less dirt inside

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: aaronjb on 31 August 2010, 11:07:40

I have to say I would imagine the petrol wouldn't suffer like the diesel does - petrol is much more of a solvent than diesel, and doesn't 'wax' like diesel does and turn to jelly in the bottom of the pump.. and the strainer(s) should keep any rust or crud out in the petrol - although it can't hurt to clean that out of the tank.

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: mathewst on 31 August 2010, 12:13:50

Ok guys thanks for the replies

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: zvi on 31 August 2010, 21:35:57

Today I opened my petrol pump, hard work and there was hardly dirt, not worth the work

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: Agemo on 31 August 2010, 23:59:20

Brill, at least you know your pump is clean.  :y

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: mark.adams on 01 September 2010, 10:26:59

Isn't there an in-line fuel filter after the fuel leaves the pump/tank?
Is that cleanable or a replacement item?
Is it straightforward to do?

Title: Re: cleaning fuel pump on petrol mig
Post by: mathewst on 01 September 2010, 12:14:22

There is a fuel filter under the car near the back drivers side wheel (on Vauxhall's) There is a how to in the mainenance section for the estate, think saloon is similar.