as close to the gas tank as possible, it's easier to push than pull.
From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx> Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: A Newby Introduction and plea for a part! Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:13:47 -0600 Yes Mark, why cant he use one of those? Here is a picture of the stock pump, same price as Bus Depot:http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BOS%2D0%2D580% 2D463%2D016It is the same pump the the fuel injected bugs use, and the same as Vanagon.Where does it mount? On Dec 4, 2006, at 11:10 AM, Brian Denning wrote:exactly what i was talking about. i have used one before. my uncle has a drag truck and he uses something similar to that with no problems why couldn't you on a bus?From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx> Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: A Newby Introduction and plea for a part! Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:03:26 -0600 Busdepot.com has them on sale for 159.00 Bosch: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=GFP301 or 99.00 for what I bet is China: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=043906091 I think Brian is talking about a "facet" pump like this one: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=412010 You can get a "facet" pump at any auto parts store. I think there some reasons not to use them. (Terry or Larry may have what you need?) Dan & Katrina Martin 1971 VW Bus H.B.B. T.C.B. http://web.mac.com/danandkatrinamartin http://ical.mac.com/danandkatrinamartin/Volks32Shows On Dec 4, 2006, at 10:50 AM, sidecar wrote:Hi Brian-I was unaware that there was a different electric 35psi pump available from what I have now. Do you have a brand name I could look for?Thanks for the info. Mike Selvey '79 Westy (Santa Fe Edition) Brian Denning wrote:why not get a block off plate for the spot the pump goes and buy and electric pump? it's cheaper easier and works just as good.From: Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: A Newby Introduction and plea for a part! Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 08:41:25 -0800 (PST)I just looked on ebay and a new pump is $79.00. I will look around by parts bins and see what I have. It should be the same as a Vanagon'ssidecar <sidecar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi all!The good Doctor Sammy Smith turned me on to this list, and I am gratefulto have an even larger pool of VW people to turn to that I have at present with the East Texas Vee-Dub Club. I have a 1979 Westfalia, in Mexico Beige, which I acquired from eBay after checking it out in Tyler. It had a BAD motor, so I put out thebig bucks to have the guys at Oak Hill rebuild the complete long block,and have subsequently added a rebuilt starter and alternator. I also restored the complete fuel injection system (with used parts off a runner), since I just couldn't seem to get the 2-Barrel progressiveWeber carb to work right. I hope to get another 100K out of it (it had109K when I got it). Happily, it spent most of its former life in Colorado, so it is virtually rust-free. I try to drive it daily, and just LOVE being up high and back behind the wheels of a Westy again!When I was young and dumb (19), I had a 1966 Westy, which I abused tothe point of having to replace an engine every year, commuting fromAustin to Dallas every weekend with my pedal to the metal to visit mythen girlfriend (now wife). One day, I took a turn a little too fast and laid the whole thing over! That pretty much totalled it,cosmetically, and I finally sold it after the motor died again for theinterior (which was flawless wood....if only the '79 was as nice!) Well......33 years later, I've got another Westy! I wanted a splitwindow, but the prices seem to have creeped up a little on them since"back in the day"!So anyway...here's my present predicament. I just got the oil changed up at Oak Hill, and while I was there I mentioned that I was having a TERRIBLE time trying to start this camper on cold mornings. Daniel got underneath the van and noticed I had a pinhole crack in my fuel pump. He wiped it off, and ten minutes later, it was slightly wet again. So, it's leaking a little, but that means my fuel system is not holding the 35psi pressure overnight, thus causing me grief to try to start in themorning. Considering its location, I guess it's also a possible fire hazard, so I quit driving it this weekend. It's my only personal 4-wheel transportation, so that's kinda crimping my style! I have avery nice '72 Norton Commando, but it's a little chilly out there formotorcycling at the moment! Does ANYONE out there have a used fuel pump for a 1979, 2000cc,fuel-injected Westfalia? Or any idea where I could find one? Oak Hill has a nice brand new Bosch in a box, but this close to Christmas, I justcan't manage the price of a new one. I have two sets of numbers: GFP301, and 0580 463 016. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance for any info. PS: Later this week I am picking up a box of (4) used ECU's for this model. Anyone wanna trade a pump for one? Thanks again. Mike Selvey 1514 East Austin St. Nacogdoches, TX 75965 936-552-7439 sidecar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >_________________________________________________________________All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. 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