Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 21:31:18 +0000 From: neil <neilnopsambridge.REMOVE.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: need advice before i jump in the deep end with a C900 fuel pump
In message <20031108.7A3F468.1182Dnopsamveg.iwvisp.com>, Everett M. Greene <mojavegnopsamsp.com> writes >Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> writes: >> neil wrote: >> > any ideas what i should look to pay for a 2nd hand pump which i'd only >> > consider if it was significantly cheaper than a new one from eurocar at >> > £235 which personally i think is outrageous ...i was hoping a cheaper >> > alternative would be to obtain replaceable parts from BOSCH or something >> > ....To be honest i feel a little stumped at what to do except part with >> > the cash for a new one >> >> A second hand one from a scrap yard should be ~£40. But you >> won't know if it's any good until you install it. >> >> If you intend to keep the car for a while, just buy a new one. >> £235 is really not that bad. > >It sounds quite bad to me. I've had to replace mine twice in >< 100K miles and I don't recall it costing anywhere near that >much. Of course, the first time was while under warranty. >I was told that the pump is a standard (Chevrolet?) part and >is available through normal channels. I've been having problems finding pumps available in the UK ..Were Walbro pumps fitted into cars for the UK? i have found Walbro pumps in the USA but not here in the UK could anyone offer any help determining the pump code or number etc that i need? And where i can find one regards -- neil