Getrag Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 (Matt H's description) To be honest, when I took the hoses off, there was a dribble of Optimax , nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 do the traders on here do walbros for £85? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Thanks Getrag an excellent write up, and Jake, i will only use another UK pump......and i shall disconnect the pump and crank it over a few time to relieve the pressure. One thing no one has said (so im not sure its needed) should you drain the fuel tank first? And once again thanks for all the advise. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Didnt drain the fuel tank and didnt blow anything up lol. I would guess covering it up and shutting the boot while doing the soldering elsewhere is a good idea. It was kinda cool getting to see in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 should you drain the fuel tank first?I can't see it making any odds really. I did mine with a deliberately low tank but it doesn't really help, just as long as it's not brim-full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I can't remember if the banjo washers are copper or not but if they are heat them to red heat and allow to cool, they go soft again and make a much better seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 If you want to stop fuel blowing out under pressure, just open the filler cap first - its will release the pressure in the tank and pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Just for info: Toyota want £222.94 for a stock UK pump P/N 23221-46110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I can't see the big deal with the UK pump really... It's bloody expensive when compared to a Walbro, and the Walbro can support plenty of power on it's own. I've still got one lonely Walbro pump on my car with it's single turbo fitted, and on the Dyno, it showed no sign of running low on fuel flow... Even with race fuel running 1.8 bar! OK, so it flows about 10% more fuel, but it costs 95% more, and if you did want to run more power that one pump could provide you have to spend out on either another UK pump, or replace it with two Walbro's Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 I can't see the big deal with the UK pump really... It's bloody expensive when compared to a Walbro, and the Walbro can support plenty of power on it's own. I've still got one lonely Walbro pump on my car with it's single turbo fitted, and on the Dyno, it showed no sign of running low on fuel flow... Even with race fuel running 1.8 bar! OK, so it flows about 10% more fuel, but it costs 95% more, and if you did want to run more power that one pump could provide you have to spend out on either another UK pump, or replace it with two Walbro's Am I missing something? They must have fitted the larger Pumps for a reason though? They thought it was worthy even running standard boost when they were built? Im more confused than when i started now? But for peace of mind im sticking to the UK pump... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I remeber Nathan paying to have some testing done a few years back http://www.tdi-plc.com/suprafuelpumpdata.html But, tbh I think I'm with Dave and will stick with the UK pump when I swap mine out just because it will be 10yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I seem to remember a big thread about the TDI pump ages ago - can't seem to find it now though. From those figures it seems that a new pump is definately wise, be it a Toyota one or another brand, I've always taken the approach of upgrading anything that needs replacing but this pump lark has me confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 TDI use Walbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 TDI use Walbro I wasn't going to mention that as it caused a bit of a thread war when the "secret" came out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I remember...but, don't want noobie's thinking that there are now 3 pumps in the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I remeber Nathan paying to have some testing done a few years back http://www.tdi-plc.com/suprafuelpumpdata.html But, tbh I think I'm with Dave and will stick with the UK pump when I swap mine out just because it will be 10yrs old. So on paper the Walboro does flow more than a UK and uses a hell of a lot less current !!!!! Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 On TDI's paper the testing they paid for showed that their pump flowed the the best and used the least Amps. What a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 On TDI's paper the testing they paid for showed that their pump flowed the the best and used the least Amps. What a surprise. When you actually quote amounts of flow then its hard to argue Still if you dont mind 2nd best then the UK is good bet There is an argument for the UK but i cant remeber it right now im sure Tel can enlighten us Dude :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Dude I have flow charts showing the UK outflows the Walbro's. Yes the draw more current, but not really the issue on a single pump I thought he already did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 They must have fitted the larger Pumps for a reason though? They thought it was worthy even running standard boost when they were built? They also used 550 injectors and had to cludge the wiring so the ECU could run them, they also stuck on friggin ugly horns... All three were unnecessary http://www.vortexpower.co.uk/images/sfrdyno.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 You fitted this yet mate? I can lend a hand, but doubt you'd need it. Fitted a Walbro on Sunday, easy to do, only arsing about was with the wiring loom, but if you get the UK pump you won't have that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 You fitted this yet mate? I can lend a hand, but doubt you'd need it. Fitted a Walbro on Sunday, easy to do, only arsing about was with the wiring loom, but if you get the UK pump you won't have that problem. Hiya Matey Long time no hear? Cheers for the offer but will prob be ok with the pump, if not i shall shout..... I take it your back on the road and smiling? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I seem to remember a big thread about the TDI pump ages ago - can't seem to find it now though. From those figures it seems that a new pump is definately wise, be it a Toyota one or another brand, I've always taken the approach of upgrading anything that needs replacing but this pump lark has me confused i thought that big thread on TDI pump was a HKS pump with numbers filed off??? the walbro`s seem great value for money against a price of UK pump i got 2 walbro`s for £130, value for money comes into it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I take it your back on the road and smiling? Dave Yeah ear to ear Just renewed my membership here tonight, so I'll keep an eye on the meets if any are happening our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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