Recommend Mechanical Fuel Pump Repair Kit?

PostPost by: Stevie-Heathie » Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:21 am

Happy Easter everybody!

My glass bowl mechanical fuel pump has given up the ghost, leaking a lot of fuel from the diaphragm.

After removing the starter and the oil filter and learning some new swear words I finally got the fuel pump out yesterday. Classic Elan lack of space challenges. Grrr.

Can anybody recommend a UK supplier of a good quality repair kit? There are loads out there but not all include the oil seal, which I definitely need. Also need to be sure the parts are ethanol resistant given E10.

EDIT - or a reliable refurbishment service?

Some photos attached.

Racing to have her ready for Goodwood track day on 29th . . .

Thanks
Steve
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PostPost by: elanner » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:01 pm

Tread carefully, I got bitten by a poor quality repair kit.....

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PostPost by: Stevie-Heathie » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:20 pm

Thanks Nick,

Yes I saw your thread earlier. That’s what prompted me to ask about kits.

I think Brian Buckland used to do refurbs but not sure? Have emailed him to ask.

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PostPost by: alanr » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:05 pm

Flexolite are the people you need for all AC mechanical fuel pump parts. They even sell the elusive rubber top hat seal (that doesn't come in a repair kit).
https://www.flexolite.co.uk/categories/ ... nd-filters

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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:15 pm

Hi

Sue miller of Saxmundham Suffolk supplied me. Very helpful classic lotus parts company

No problems since fitted

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PostPost by: Stevie-Heathie » Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:50 pm

Thanks G. Got to love Sue Miller.
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