Mechanical Fuel Pump failure
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Only installed it last August but it`s failed.
It was a Meyles pump from VhHeritage on my 1990 1.8 Carburettor (Karman Clipper).
Is it just bad luck or should i look for a better quality pump?
Any recommendations?
Thanks.
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Any branded new part should last longer than 7 months…
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1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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Early-1800 said
Have you got the dreaded rotten fuel filler pipe and crraapp in the tank either blocking the fuel lines and/or over working the pump into an early death?
Hi there,
Yes fuel tank removed, checked, cleaned and re-fitted. Fuel lines replaced right up to fuel pump.
If i suck the fuel lines, i`m getting a nice big delicious mouthful of expensive unleaded.
Fuel filters spotlessly clean etc.
Maybe i just got unlucky.
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Very little more expensive but i`m happy to see how it goes.
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