Electric Fuel Pump Mounting Location

Post by **TheDutch** » 06 Aug 2006, 22:25

Hi everyone,

I am currently trying to get a 1980 T25 back on the road after it has sat for many years. It has a 2.0l Aircooled engine on which the original fuel pump no longer pumps fuel, so I have purchased one of the common 'facet' type electric ones as a replacement, and several metres of 1/4" fuel hose.

Is there a recommended place to mount these pumps? I am thinking of bolting it to the inner face of the substancial member which runs longitudinally i.e a few centimetres downstream of the fuel filter. It is then straightforward to drill up into the area behind the fridge area to access my planned power/relay connections.

I do not intend to remove the broken mechanical unit, and will be energizing the relay from the ignition switch.

Any tips gladly received, as this issue is standing in the way of starting it up for the first time. More threads with more questions soon though, as I am completely new to these vehicles!

Thanks,

Neil

Post by **Ivorblueun** » 06 Aug 2006, 23:19

gsf do them 18358 FUEL PUMP T25 2.0 Air Cooled >12/82 58.50

Post by **Mocki** » 07 Aug 2006, 06:37

i think , depending on what pump you have (wether it is strongest sucking or pushing), most mount it under the sill just behind the tank outlet.......
it would be wise to change all the fuel piping and make sure you only have one filter, before the pump..........and if i were doing it i would relay switch the pump supply...

Post by **TheDutch** » 07 Aug 2006, 08:57

Mocki, the set up you describe is almost exactly what I am going for.

Ivorblueun, I have heard of many places that list the part but do not have any stock remaining. Using an electric pump instead seems to be a common modification.