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tomfreo Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2009 Posts: 373 Location: Western Australia
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:28 pm Post subject: Pierburg fuel pump rebuild kit |
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Has anyone bought and used this particular fuel pump rebuild kit? Any good?
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-111-198-553
It's for a Pierburg pump original on 40hp with screw inlet. _________________ _________________
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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If it's the same one that Wolfsburg West sells (looks like it) I've used it but not every part in it.
The parts I used worked fine except for the circular seal for the top cover - it was too small and leaked. Luckily I had another nice used seal to use.
This was a couple years ago so I don't know if this issue is fixed now. _________________ How to Post Photos
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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If it is the same kit as WW sells, please make sure you save a few items-
The kit doesn't come with the plastic filter in the top. Also, the large spring is too stiff in the kit, so save and use your original spring. Also,I had the same experience as Everett, and my top leaked as well, and I ended up using a seal off of a spare pump. _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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dcheek Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 511
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: |
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I've rebuilt several fuel pumps and tend to reuse any part that doesn't show signs of wear. Some of the repop parts are not as "beefy" as the original. Also, it is important to prestress the diaphragm before tightening the screws. There is a whole thread on this forum on how to make a jig for that, out of 5/16" bolts and a piece of wood.
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79SuperVert Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:08 am Post subject: |
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panicman wrote: |
The kit doesn't come with the plastic filter in the top. |
Here's where you can get the plastic screen:
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zabo Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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i bought that one and had the diaphram pop off the rivit 1st time out _________________ 1960 6 volt sedan- 1978 adventurewagen
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Nice! Thanks 79supervert!! _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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tomfreo Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2009 Posts: 373 Location: Western Australia
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that. I might hold off on getting the rebuild kit until I've properly isolated my problems! _________________ _________________
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Dr OnHolliday Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2012 Posts: 1215 Location: was Escondido now San Berdoo
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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So, $35-40. I just bought an Airtex piersburg-style pump new for about that price...if you aren't into absolute originality _________________ 1965 Type 1 sunroof Baja / about 70k miles on self-rebuilt '74 1600 and counting / SP heads and aftermarket valve keepers / non-doghouse shroud with external cooler and filter / 1.5 qt extended sump / Weber 32/36 DFAV progressive carb / 009 dist with Pertronix / 1.25 ratio rockers and ball adjusters / 1.5" stainless steel J-pipes and carbon steel baja exhaust |
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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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How's the pressure on the Airtex fuel pump? I've tried several of the aftermarket Pierburg style pumps and the pressure is 10-12 psi. |
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Dr OnHolliday Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2012 Posts: 1215 Location: was Escondido now San Berdoo
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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^^^ dunno the pressure. Apparently my carb is not sensitive to supply pressure...sorry. _________________ 1965 Type 1 sunroof Baja / about 70k miles on self-rebuilt '74 1600 and counting / SP heads and aftermarket valve keepers / non-doghouse shroud with external cooler and filter / 1.5 qt extended sump / Weber 32/36 DFAV progressive carb / 009 dist with Pertronix / 1.25 ratio rockers and ball adjusters / 1.5" stainless steel J-pipes and carbon steel baja exhaust |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Dr OnHolliday Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2012 Posts: 1215 Location: was Escondido now San Berdoo
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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My previous pump was an Airtex also....its now my backup pump...its problem was a migrating pin (fixed now) and the 2 have otherwise worked well for over 25k miles, and my car runs great, smooth and "powerful" (well, its no stroker or turbo...) I use only 2 gaskets - 1 top and 1 below the pump rod guide block.
The only drawback in my eyes is the pin is only retained in place by friction. On both of my pumps I removed the pins and drilled 1/16" holes on each end for cotter pins.
LOL - it must be the dynamite combination of 009, progressive Holley, and Airtex that makes it work so well. Maybe there's a SAMBA member nearby who can go for a ride with me and verify my claims. _________________ 1965 Type 1 sunroof Baja / about 70k miles on self-rebuilt '74 1600 and counting / SP heads and aftermarket valve keepers / non-doghouse shroud with external cooler and filter / 1.5 qt extended sump / Weber 32/36 DFAV progressive carb / 009 dist with Pertronix / 1.25 ratio rockers and ball adjusters / 1.5" stainless steel J-pipes and carbon steel baja exhaust |
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morymob Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2007 Posts: 4683 Location: east-tn
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:00 am Post subject: |
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Unless the kit is made of ethenol proof parts, no go 4 now. |
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