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Fuel Pump
ashbaxter - June 3rd, 2011 at 03:12 PM

Hi Guys
I'm starting to put the KG back together and wondering wether to go with the mechanical fuel pump or change to an electric one while I can easily get to everything.
Not sure of the advantages or disadvantages of each so any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

68AutoBug - June 3rd, 2011 at 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by ashbaxter
Hi Guys
I'm starting to put the KG back together and wondering whether to go with the mechanical fuel pump or change to an electric one while I can easily get to everything.
Not sure of the advantages or disadvantages of each so any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers


Hi
I went with an electric pump in My beetle...
but many people still use the original type of pump...
its fitted below My fuel tank along with a filter..

I just preferred the electric pump and can switch it off at any time... with a switch under the dash...
You can buy electric pumps cheap on ebay usually or at VW shops etc...

cheers

LEE

grumble - June 3rd, 2011 at 06:57 PM

if you opt for the electric pump remember to also fit a cut out relay so that in the case of an accident or other problem such as a fuel line rupturing the pump will stop pumping when the engine stops.There is not many things worse than a fire with the fuel pump feeding it.
Personally I would opt for the standard fuel pump unless you are running a big engine with a thirst.

ashbaxter - June 7th, 2011 at 12:29 PM

I have just got a new progressive webber, will the mechanical pump work ok with it?

grumble - June 7th, 2011 at 06:13 PM

barls ran a progressive weber for a while successfully with a standard fuel pump prior to upgrading to the T4 motor.

ashbaxter - June 7th, 2011 at 07:21 PM

Thanks i'll give it a go