subura conversion problem

Post by **ally** » 15 Jul 2008, 20:13

yeh fuel pump is ok...can hear it whizz..

took fuel cover off, van started.

Rang RAC after it spluttered down the road a bit, he said blocked exhaust. Cause he put his hand over the exhaust..and it didnt blow with any pressure or cut out...

Post by **markscoot** » 18 Jul 2008, 20:04

I am suffering from fuel swirl in tank. I have clear line to my pump and can see air bubbles whilst running.
My tank is a new 1600 diesel one.
Have had long discussions and have done tests.Definately need swirl pot in tank as per 2.1. Motor cutts out some times at junctions due to momentary lack of fuel pressure.
Gonna buy a tank asap.

Post by **ally** » 24 Jul 2008, 23:04

yep wasnt the exhaust.. put a new one on, sounds a little sweeter actually, used volvo backbox again.

Yeh looks like a new tank might be it as it was a fuel starvation problem...some gunk and water in the pump...

Post by **Pepperami** » 25 Jul 2008, 18:03

Is the fuel pump making a constant noise? or whirring louder at times?

Post by **markscoot** » 03 Aug 2008, 18:27

Fellow work collegue and mechanic and ex AA man for 25 years recons a swirl pot is absolutely essental.It keeps the fuel pressure constant and prevents damage to the pump.He also said that the positive terminal must be at the top and the pump below the tank.
VW made a fuel injection tank with swirl pot for a reason.Nuff said.
Cheers.

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