Panko 2,480 Posted January 2, 2015 Hi guys, Just after a good a place to source decent fuel pumps. In this case for my XF wagon, the in-tank pump is the one im chasing, for an EFi wagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 2, 2015 http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/261497139561?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 2, 2015 Surely you'd be alright with anything VDO? This is the one I was going to buy when I thought my in tank pump shit itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted January 2, 2015 Here mate, try one of these, ebay is your friend..... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OEM-QUALITY-FUEL-PUMP-FORD-FALCON-XE-XF-WAGON-EFI-1883-TO-1988-4-1L-EFI-/261656897104?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cebf76650 Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 2, 2015 Yeah chris, your probably right. VDO cant go wrong. After all im running their gauges in the wagon, one of which is 40 years old lol. Thanks Jack. I might go see those guys in person. I want to ask them about some other stuff as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 2, 2015 I suspect my pump is going. I have a fuel surge issue when it gets under half a tank of fuel, and with the new fuel pressure gauge, i can see the pressure dropping off when i got around left hand bends (fuel running away from pump) but it dont think it should surge the way it does. 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted January 2, 2015 My el has done it ever since I put 235's on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 2, 2015 My red wagon does it now that it's running the EFI setup. The actual Ghia never used to. I ran the pump dry a couple of times by mistake trying to start it, not realising I had no fuel. I mightve damaged mine from that. Ever ran yours dry? Although yours has like more than 300,000km on it yeah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted January 2, 2015 360,000ks but the pump is 2 weeks old still does it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 3, 2015 I killed an old fuel pump from running it dry. But not this one. This pump has probably done about...120,000km. I put it in in 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 3, 2015 Out of curiosity, did it like just die, or were there warning signs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted January 3, 2015 My old pump had been making a fucking big racket for the last 6 months before it gave out 2 weeks ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 3, 2015 Yeah mine just buzzed for a few weeks until it went quiet and died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 7, 2015 So just a quick question on the in tank fuel pumps... All the ones on eBay and stuff (here) http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/261497139561?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE have a filter type pickup thing on the end, and actually look somewhat different to mine. This is mine. Is it the wrong one? Or is mine missing bits? Or is it just design changes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted January 8, 2015 There should be a mesh filter bag before the pump, (pick up). Can't go wrong with VDO. Dirt and debris will kill a pump, Some manufacturers wont honour a warranty if you didn't take the tank out and flush it. If you've ever done it and collected the shite that comes out, you'll know what I mean. 3 XTREME KARTS XF, Mr Polson and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 8, 2015 Yeah thats what I thought. Never flushed a tank but this one should be somewhat alright as I totally drained it when swapping the pickup for a pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 9, 2015 its fecking annoying that the return line is lower in the tank than the pick up to the pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted January 9, 2015 Is a bit daft aye Panko? Think I will be putting new fuel pumps in mine and a surge tank. Real sick of not being able to park in my driveway if I have half a tank or less :/ 1 Panko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF0747 69 Posted January 11, 2015 be wary of pumps on ebay guys have heard very bad stories of guys who have bought what they thought were genuine bosch 044's and they only lasted 3 months 3 Clevo120Y, steve mcqueen and Panko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted January 16, 2015 i remember when i replaced the pump back in 2008, it actually took me ages to get one. i had to do a fair bit of running around to find one. Hopefully that isn't the case now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted January 17, 2015 Is it possible to move the fuel pump bracket lower? Then you could just use a longer bit of fuel line from the hard line to it. If you can get the fuel pump foam surround you could even mount it lower than the bracket and cable tie it to the longer line, letting it sit lower. With the filter on the end you shouldn't suck up any crap. VDO make good pumps as well. Jack. 1 Panko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
