Fuel pump

engagegra · rice boy Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 29

Hey guys just need some info on fuel pumps. At the moment the pump in the tank on my TD is not being used. It was like that when I bought it and the previous owners put in another one on the floor of the boot near the tank. Every time I start the car there is a ticking noise from the pump.
I would like to replace the one on the tank and get rid of the other one. Is this possible? Are there any problems doing it? And how much would I expect to pay for one at the wreckers? I know there are at least 2 at my local wreckers.
Or should I just leave it alone cause it seems to work ok. Its just the dam ticking I'd like to stop.
All answers apreciated.
thanks.
Gra

LoneWolf_ · tinkerer Joined: 23 Dec 2001 Posts: 159

The ticking noise you describe is the fuel pump doing it's job. Personally, I have found these more reliable than the original ones. You can make them virtually quiet by mounting a small piece of rubber at each mount point, aternatively, mounting a larger piece of rubber under the whole pump.

Can't help you with the other, sorry.

Adam · Site Admin Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682

I agree with lonewolf, gemini in-tank pumps are unreliable at best... rubber mount the external pump, make sure it stops pumping if the engine stalls (if you crash and are trapped in your car, you'll thank me for this), and replace the factory in-tank pump with a pick-up from a TF/TG.

Woz · tinkerer Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 126

aaahhh, now i understand why the fuel pump only really runs when the alternator is spinning and not off the ign.

cool.

engagegra · rice boy Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 29

Thanks for the info guys. I will try the rubber and see if that helps.
Gra