Slimy38
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| posted on 9/10/23 at 07:27 AM |
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Fuel pump identification
I was thinking about fuel pumps over the weekend. I've gone for an MX5 donor, but they have their fuel pump inside the tank, and my tank
can't use it. So I need an inline pump (and filter). As ever I have returned to this blog for inspiration;
https://mx5-haynes-roadster.blogspot.com/2012/09/fuel-pump-and-filters.html
While he says it's an Ebay special, there's no other clues on what it is. Does anyone know what I can search for to find a suitable pump?
Just for clarification it's a standard 1.6 MX5 engine, but as it's fuel injected I believe it needs to be a high pressure high volume pump.
Normal Google searches keep bringing back the Bosch 044 pump as the 'go to pump', and this one seems to be a cheap knockoff version by the
look of it.
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jelly head
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| posted on 9/10/23 at 08:17 AM |
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Depending on fittings etc; Astra GTE fuel pumps aren't too bad a price and do the business.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 9/10/23 at 08:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jelly head
Depending on fittings etc; Astra GTE fuel pumps aren't too bad a price and do the business.
Oddly enough old Vauxhalls did spring to mind, my second car was a 91 Cavalier and my brother in law is currently working with an 89 GTE. Both have
fuel pumps that sit just in front of the rear wheel. But I vaguely remember they used a really unpleasant push fit connector that was a nightmare to
detach. I guess that's what you're referring to with regards to fittings.
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jelly head
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| posted on 9/10/23 at 04:59 PM |
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quote:
I guess that's what you're referring to with regards to fittings.
Yup 
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bi22le
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| posted on 10/10/23 at 09:45 AM |
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I have the same pump, I bought a new one (and one spare).
Search for 12v external high pressure fuel pump.
AND BUY A SPARE!! Mine failed the night before a track day!!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Slimy38
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| posted on 10/10/23 at 11:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I have the same pump, I bought a new one (and one spare).
Search for 12v external high pressure fuel pump.
AND BUY A SPARE!! Mine failed the night before a track day!!!
Brilliant, thanks!
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