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Posted by: tracks914 May 5 2013, 05:08 PM

Time for a new fuel pump. Looking quickly @ Ebay I see all types listed for my engine ('75 2.0) such as this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/75-76-PORSCHE-914-Fuel-Pump-OEM-New-Hayg-Bosch-Walbro-/220558298901?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3APorsche|Model%3A914&hash=item335a4c8f15&vxp=mtr
It also lists it as for normally aspirated engine. What gives here and what PSI should I be looking for?
Bosch original sells for $250+ but I don't think I need a pump that is that good do I?
Tx

Posted by: speed metal army May 5 2013, 09:13 PM

I have 2 pumps,one brand new,the other a good working unit.Both Bosch.Came off my '76. $75+shipping a piece!Plus im in Canada... You have FI still, I take it?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty May 5 2013, 11:13 PM

Check witth NAPA for that pump. A year ago they were under 30 bucks.

The Cap'n

Posted by: speed metal army May 5 2013, 11:21 PM

The Bosch pumps were 30 Bux? Crap where was I? I paid $120 for mine.
Hey Quick edit!
You want the used one?Free+shipping.That beats NAPA all day long. PM me and its yours.

Posted by: tracks914 May 6 2013, 02:03 PM

Cheapest I could get here in Canada... $120+tax.
Just ordered one from Rock Auto... $70 shipping included.

Posted by: 914Sixer May 6 2013, 02:52 PM

I picket up a Bosch pump in a AC Delco box for $69.95 on Ebay.I think the guy still has one left.

Posted by: Drums66 May 6 2013, 06:21 PM

.....C'mon,....support your brethren
(not some shady suitcase business)

Posted by: iamchappy May 6 2013, 06:30 PM

If it's intermittent sometimes the 25 amp fuse in the relay box is all that needs to be cleaned up, they heat up at times because of resistance from getting gunked up, it's an easy fix if thats what it is, i would check it and see if it solves the problem.

Posted by: timothy_nd28 May 6 2013, 11:39 PM

Since you're messing with the relay box, go ahead and double check the multipin connectors.

Posted by: tracks914 May 7 2013, 08:48 AM

I tried jumpering it with a 12v battery. Sometimes it works sometimes not. It sat in the car for 23 years and varnished up. I was able to get it working and it ran fine for the first summer. The following spring it was seized up again and I had to free it up. Its been good since but this spring it only ran for one ride and luckily it died in my driveway. I think its just time for a new one.

Posted by: tracks914 May 15 2013, 08:16 PM

Fuel pump came in a couple days ago. Put it in, car fired up right away. Good enough for me. No need for a $350 Bosch pump.

Posted by: Kraftwerk May 16 2013, 11:34 AM

( ...typical hi-jack : ) What about finding a cheap new 1.7 pump?

Posted by: JawjaPorsche May 16 2013, 11:39 AM

New three prong pumps are rare and expensive. When mine went, I converted to two prong pump. Much cheaper and it works just the same.

Posted by: tracks914 May 16 2013, 11:58 AM

I have 2 spare 3 "prong" pumps and just remembered... I sold my 72 and don't need them anymore.

Posted by: 914Sixer May 16 2013, 08:10 PM

This might sound silly but have you checked the tank screen. Could be floating debris at or near screen blocking fuel flow. Is the filter new?

Posted by: tracks914 May 17 2013, 05:04 PM

Pump wasn't running even when jumpered with 12V. Car runs fine with new pump. Tx anyways.

Posted by: davep May 19 2013, 06:54 AM

Doug, do you have a link to the Rock Auto part, or at least a part #?
A friend is looking for a pump for a 73.

Posted by: tracks914 May 19 2013, 08:25 AM

Performance Electric - PRF P38 - $46.79 + shipping + Customs + Duty = ~$70
Nice Red one... :-)