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maxcrucial Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2006 Posts: 74
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:22 am Post subject: 84 vanagon fuel pump |
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hi,
what is the pressure of vanagon fuel pump? gph ect?
i need a fuel pump but cant afford new one...... |
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btlbugtyp1 Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2006 Posts: 202 Location: Ridgeley, WV
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:06 am Post subject: |
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go to napa and buy one for a ford pickup that is mid 80's and has fuel injection ......im using one for an 87 f150 works great |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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bunker108 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 333
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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I have noticed my pump getting louder and louder...maybe I should get one of those Bosch units...160 is not bad if it will last for another 20 years! |
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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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first change your fuel filter....it'll make your pump sing. |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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That singing is "cavitation" coming from a reduced flow through the pump.
First change the fuel filters and then measure the fuel pressure you are putting out as per your Bentley manual.
About 98% of the fuel it pumps is circulated through the fuel system and keep the pump cool. It you touch it running it will always be cool. |
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bunker108 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 333
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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I just changed the filter a couple hundered miles ago but the van did sit awhile so there might be some crap in the tank that is coming out now that I am driving the van again.
Looks like I will have to pull out the old Bently...
Oh you said "filters", I wasn't aware that I had more than one... |
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devesvws Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2004 Posts: 1540 Location: madison va
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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do a good deed to your volksie put a filter between the tank and the pump it catches the crap coming out of the tank |
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bunker108 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 333
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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sorry about the thread-jack but my filter is just before the pump after the tank...where are yours? |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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At some point they went from having a square white plastic filter (gravity) right before the tank to aslo having a metal one (high pressure) after the pump.
Cut your old one open and see what it looks like in there. Full of rust and/or black crud?
Everyone has at least one filter and some people have 2.
I noticed billybobs 86 had 2 when it was over here the other day.
Cars that sit around with dead gas tend to get all munged up in the tanks, filter, pump, lines, injectors and fuel pressure regulators. |
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CCVanagon Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2006 Posts: 143 Location: Corpus Christi, TX
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:33 am Post subject: |
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FLAPS states 87 f150 has front and rear tank pumps, also is it from the 302 or the V6?
Thanks |
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erdonline Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 943 Location: CT
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: fuel pumps |
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I, too, need a new fuel pump, I think, and I have also heard people say that you can use one for a Ford pick-up, as well as an Escort. I have been wondering what the difference is between these and one designed for a Vanagon. When you go to Autozone or Parts Plus online, and look for a generic brand fump for a Vanagon versus a Ford, they do list a different part number, so there must be some difference. Is it size, pressure, or what.
But if you do get one from the Ford, you want the one after the tank. There is an in-tank one and an after-tank one. The one after the tank is the style that Vanagons need. The lowest price I've seen for the Ford is about $75, and Bus Depot has the Vanagon one for $100.
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Captain Pike Samba Member
Joined: December 30, 2003 Posts: 3341 Location: Talos IV, Piedmont Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: |
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I have 5 spares, therefore mine has naver failed. Nothing like a spare to ward off evil.
Speaking of spares, carry at least:2 gall coolant,5 q oil,filter,ALT, 2 sets belts,fuel pump and filter,brake fluid,hall chip(if you have one),ECU,flash light and a FIRE EXTUNGUISHER. Don't forget a deadacated tool set. _________________ LEARN TO SELF RESCUE
59 Panel bus, 1966 Single cab. 73' 181. 73 Westy. 91' H6 Vanagon 3.3L.
.....................All Current....................... |
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tclark Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2005 Posts: 926
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CCVanagon Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2006 Posts: 143 Location: Corpus Christi, TX
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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Links suck!
Called O'Reillys and they had the v6 inline electric for 69.99 for an 87 f150. They guy was like why use it for VW just use the vw one. I said you prob dont have it. He checked.. WE GOT IT.. I said oh yeah, how much.. DUHHH 219.99
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Grizzly_black Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2006 Posts: 225
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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I just bought one from a regular seller here on the Samba. They are New old stock Bosche Pumps for $145 shipped. No wire end changes or hose fitting to deal with. Just take the old one out and clamp the new on in place. The Pump is the same as the one the local VW dealer wanted me to hand them $396.00 to take it home with me. In the classifieds search for fuel pumps and you will find it. The pump that just failed on me was the original pump from 1985, so this one should last for a while.
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Gibbons Glass Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2012 Posts: 18 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:17 am Post subject: Fuel pump relay |
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How does one know which relay is the fuel pump and which is the ignition I am trying to replace an 84 vanagon fuel pump relay |
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Gibbons Glass Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2012 Posts: 18 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject: fuel pump replacement |
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I am wondering if I have to replace the clamps going around the lines when replacing the fuel pump? And should I just clamp the line when the pump off to stop the fuel from pouring out? |
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Ahwahnee Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2010 Posts: 9800 Location: Mt Lemmon, AZ
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:31 am Post subject: |
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I'd look at condition and type of the clamp. I do not care for the 'cheese grater' type of clamp which can nick the hose. I do like the type usually sold for fuel injection though the pre-pump lines aren't under a lot of pressure. I have never used the 'crimp' style but some say those are the best.
Yes you can clamp the lines to stop fuel -- I use a pliers device especially made for that purpose. Years ago I would use a C-Clamp and a couple of pieces of wood which worked okay.
If your tank is close to empty this would be a good time to drain it and then you can also change the line from the tank to the pump. |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7756 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:34 am Post subject: |
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No and yes.
Personally I prefer new clamps with new work - they're cheap.
Vise grips will do in a "pinch" to clamp the lines. Wrap the jaws with tape to keep from damaging the hose. _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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