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| posted on June 3rd, 2011 at 03:12 PM |
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Fuel Pump
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
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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
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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
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| posted on June 3rd, 2011 at 06:57 PM |
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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.
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ashbaxter
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| posted on June 7th, 2011 at 12:29 PM |
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I have just got a new progressive webber, will the mechanical pump work ok with it?
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| posted on June 7th, 2011 at 06:13 PM |
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barls ran a progressive weber for a while successfully with a standard fuel pump prior to upgrading to the T4 motor.
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| posted on June 7th, 2011 at 07:21 PM |
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Thanks i'll give it a go
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