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LynnsABCs
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 Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: Generic Fuel Pump |
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I saw several posts about avoiding generic fuel pumps while searching for info on the dual relays. I'm a big fan of Gowesty and they show aftermarket pump for $139 and it looks just like the one on Ebay for $69.
Has someone had specific experience with either pump or are you basing the opinion on generic parts in general?
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erdonline
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| Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: generic fuel pumps |
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I've replaced fuel pumps in both my Vanagons with generics with no problems so far. You'll also find several posts on this forum about using a cheaper pump sold for a Ford truck that works fine and is much cheaper. I bought such a pump a few years ago for about $60, when the Vanagon one was listed for about double that. If you want, I can try to find the posts.
They are apparently a similar pressure and delivery rate. You might have to change the electrical connections and/or use a different fuel hose size, but you might have to do this on a generic Vanagon one, too. It can depend on the year and which filter you have.
Ed in CT
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RCB
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| Mightyart speaks not with forked tongue... $139.00 for a German Bosch fuel pump is a good thing for you to have. |
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Volksbulli
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devesvws
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Generic Fuel Pump |
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I saw several posts about avoiding generic fuel pumps while searching for info on the dual relays. I'm a big fan of Gowesty and they show aftermarket pump for $139 and it looks just like the one on Ebay for $69.
Has someone had specific experience with either pump or are you basing the opinion on generic parts in general? |
trust me on this. i bought 3 or 4 of  http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=043906091 the pumps are very nice and have the right connections buy 2 (spares are a must) regardles of brand or price. make sure you fit a filter between the tank and fuel pump. lets see 2 pumps for $200 or $280  the bus depot sells great products.
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