fuel pump

herd a wineing noise coming from rear drivers side think pump never herd before cars cutting out spluttering  very unusual coul it be the pump is it an easy job how much for a new pump

There is a lot of stuff on here about the fuel pump. Do a search. They cost about ?80 from GSF. Don't get a 2nd hand one - if that's the issue.

The pump does make a buzzing noise anyway - however it can be a sign when it gets louder that it's about to go.

If the car is spluttering there could be lots of causes. Again - do a search on the forum.

cheers  cant find what im looking for as yet

Shouldnt this be in the fuel section? anyway not too difficult to change pump. best not to have too much fuel in tank then jacking up on pump side for access will push fuel to other side of tank.  Assuming a tintop gti here.

no mate cabbe gti but i will have a look tomorow cheers

is it easy to get to the wiring on the tin top gti fuel pump?
has anyone ever re earthed their fuel pump? i mean run a new line straight to the battery or some where else?

lakesk8 said

is it easy to get to the wiring on the tin top gti fuel pump?
has anyone ever re earthed their fuel pump? i mean run a new line straight to the battery or some where else?

Bad idea to bypass the original wiring and relay, except for test purposes. The relay has a 5th connector which is the tach signal from the coil, this is to prevent the fuel pump running on if the engine stops but the ignition is still on (eg in an accident situation).