Fuel Pump - Elec

[Gr4H4m]

Been thinking that the fuel pump on my car could do with changing.... I have the original MK2 SU electric pump.

So should I stick with an SU or chang it for a more modern Facet? I will need to keep it +earth or get one that can be switched but I think most of them do that I have looked at.

So what does everyone think?:confused:

[Deano]

facet red top nice ikle pump with good power will fit in boot so you dont have to get under it and very very reliable compared to su pump:) dont know if you can pos earth them tho but im sure ive seen then on older classic cars

[Gr4H4m]

I have been told I can mount this outside of the car. As the info is from Burlen I think they are prob right?

I haven't looked but how much work is it to mount it in the car? Will I need to drill another hole for the fuel pipe? I presume I wil need to add a fuel filter as the SU had them inside the littlw black caps.

I presume you are thinking the same about the Elf.

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[TONYELF]

Yes we are thinking about the elf Gr4h4m for a few reasons. 1 keeping connections dry 2 1 single pipe right through from carb? to pump in boot. 3 prevents pump getting "knocked" whilst under car(will have to protect it form my handbag when I sling it in boot!

[Gr4H4m]

Yes we are thinking about the elf Gr4h4m for a few reasons. 1 keeping connections dry 2 1 single pipe right through from carb? to pump in boot. 3 prevents pump getting "knocked" whilst under car(will have to protect it form my handbag when I sling it in boot!


mm makes sense. should last a bit longer. what pressure were you looking at providing?

[Gr4H4m]

cherpy cherpy cheap....

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A bit high on the PSI will need a regulator

[Gr4H4m]

Been doing some research and I think I will replace it with another SU.. Most of the facet pumps will need a fuel regulator at the front of the car to drop the pressure back down to 2-3psi and a fuel cutout switch incase of a bump..

Most people are saying it the pump should be mounted under the tank..... so you get some header presure into the pump...

Minispares do a low pressure pump which I might look at.....

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=33938

SO far I thinking about an inline filter and a cutout switch but I don't know how I'm going to approach this, which is why a direct SU replacement seems easier?

Let me know what you go for Tony.

[Deano]

I have mounted them in the spare wheel well before out the way you can fit the wheel ontop and its under the tank but fuel cutoff and use of a regulator is a pain:( my Bro is fitting a 4 bar fuel pump into his corsa turbo thats some pressure:)

[Gr4H4m]

I have mounted them in the spare wheel well before out the way you can fit the wheel ontop and its under the tank but fuel cutoff and use of a regulator is a pain:( my Bro is fitting a 4 bar fuel pump into his corsa turbo thats some pressure:)

mmm I'm going to contact minispares to find some more out about the low pressure version 2-3psi or they do a 3-4 for twins ;) it comes with an inline filter and as the PSI is Lower I shouldn't need a regulator

[Gr4H4m]

I think Is the standard SU one, either rebuild it or do a pointless conversion which should help it when its standing for a while....

The other advantage it the original look and the easy bolt-on fit.... so it looks like the SU wins.....

[charlie_mini]

original rules anyday! would look spot on with your car!

[Gr4H4m]

original rules anyday! would look spot on with your car!


Yep I think so..