fuel pump for carbed 1.8, need to replace leaking fuel pump for carbed 75 1.8 |
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fuel pump for carbed 1.8, need to replace leaking fuel pump for carbed 75 1.8 |
dsphoto |
Jun 19 2013, 04:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 23-May 13 From: san dimas ca Member No.: 15,906 Region Association: None |
my fuel pump is leaking on my 75 1.8 and need to replace it so my garage doesn't explode one of these days when the water heater kicks on. The car was originally FI but the guy I bought it from had converted it to carbs if that makes any difference. Any suggestions on a good replacement fuel pump?
thanks! Dan |
dsphoto |
Jun 19 2013, 06:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 23-May 13 From: san dimas ca Member No.: 15,906 Region Association: None |
ok cool here is a pic of the current fuel pump in the trunk:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i52.photobucket.com-15906-1371688814.1.jpg) any ideas and help are welcome. From what I can tell the previous owner did a pretty clean job of converting to carbs, but whether it is ideal or not, i have no idea. I can't tell where the line goes between the fuel pump and the engine compartment if there is anything else in-line. from the engine compartment it goes into a Y for the two carbs right by the battery and thats about it. all rubber hoses except a small piece of hard plastic line by the tunnel. the other day I had a mad leak (read spray) from one of the hoses. It looks like there are two coming out from the tunnel and only one is used for the carbs. the other one was just bent over and ziptied closed. the ziptie had come off and was shooting gas all over the ground. i made a solid plug for it and is holding now. but do i need that second line, or can i do something safer with it? here is a pic: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i52.photobucket.com-15906-1371688814.2.jpg) sorry this is a lot. i really just want it to be safe and fix any of the little things the last guy may have neglected to do. thanks |
ChrisFoley |
Jun 19 2013, 07:48 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
... From what I can tell the previous owner did a pretty clean job of converting to carbs, but whether it is ideal or not, i have no idea... ... It looks like there are two coming out from the tunnel and only one is used for the carbs. the other one was just bent over and ziptied closed. the ziptie had come off and was shooting gas all over the ground... From your picture under the engine, I would say the previous owner was dangerous with tools in his hands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Consider replacing all the fuel lines (hard line and hose) in the car, from the fuel tank all the way to the carbs - at the same time as you replace your pump and filter. This way you will know that your fuel system is safe. What you have now is a disaster waiting to happen. |
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