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Does anyone know of where I can source the oil seal that hoes in the glass bowl type fuel pump. I googled it and there was a chap on a TR forum who just use to sell the seal. Unfortunately the link was dead as it was 4 years old.
Thanks
Terry

Hello Terry, It might be worth trying Holdens
good luck
Stuart

Thanks Stuart but Holdens - No
Anywhere else?

There is a kit on ebay that has it , but I don't really want to pay ?20 for 1 small seal

Cheers
Terry

Having spent ?20 on one seal I now discover that AC fuel pumps come in all sizes
The one on the left is the one out of my pump, the one on the right is my new one which is too small. I did try to fit it but they are such a b*****r to fit I might as well try to do it properly.

So the choice.....
Option 1 - source and fit new seal
Option 2 - fit new AC pump
Option 3 - fit new electric pump.
I have a slight concern over option 3 as I never like the idea of petrol pumping without the engine turning
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks
Terry

If I go electric, I could fit an inertia switch.
On the pump side there appears to be two facet models at 1.5 to 4 psi

Has anyone fitted the black one without a pressure regulator?

Thanks
Terry

I bought one of these cheapies. Seems to work okay

http://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/buy/c ... ct_listing

Managed to get a new seal!!!!! And the washer that goes on top of it.
For those who will search in the coming years it's AC part no 5592854
The dimensions check out exactly.
Mine is here and the seller Ralph may have more.......??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271558144157?it ... 60&vxp=mtr

(Yes it's in the US but he reduced the postage for me )

Ralph has at least two more, so email away

Good luck

Terry

....together we will beat all oil leaks!