New fuel pump or repair old one?

PostPost by: AHM » Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:56 pm

Hi All,

With the bits from the S3 I have a new glass bowl fuel pump.

My question is - Is it worth much?

If it is I'll repair the old one and sell it. If not I'll save myself the time and use it.

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PostPost by: oldelanman » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:40 pm

Hi Simon,
NOS glass bowl fuel pumps have sold for good money on ebay in the recent past but before you decide to sell yours and repair your old pump have a read through this post.......
elan-f15/fuel-pump-overhaul-t22958.html

I would be inclined to use the new pump and sell the old one ...... or keep it as a spare.
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PostPost by: Robbie693 » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:44 am

I bought a re-conditioned pump from Mr Buckland for 65 quid. As they're such a faff to replace in situ I'd fit the new pump. And keep the old one as a spare!

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PostPost by: Galwaylotus » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:43 am

... or remove it and fit a filter and an electric pump next to the fuel tank!
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