Excessively noisy fuel pump
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Excessively noisy fuel pump
Hi there,
My T25 fuel pump became unbelievably noisy and the diagnosis was to change it. which we did.
Its as noisy as ever and quite frankly ruining the lovely sound of my putt putt engine!!
With the old pump the throttle occasionally lost power when the tank was low and I wondered if low pressure could be causing the noise?
Also, did they used to have a pump casing, which would have deadened the noise?
Sorry if these are idiotic questions...I just want to hear my fabulous engine and not this screaching pump.
Thanks to anyone with ideas.
Oops sorry its a 1985 1.9 petrol engine
My T25 fuel pump became unbelievably noisy and the diagnosis was to change it. which we did.
Its as noisy as ever and quite frankly ruining the lovely sound of my putt putt engine!!
With the old pump the throttle occasionally lost power when the tank was low and I wondered if low pressure could be causing the noise?
Also, did they used to have a pump casing, which would have deadened the noise?
Sorry if these are idiotic questions...I just want to hear my fabulous engine and not this screaching pump.
Thanks to anyone with ideas.
Oops sorry its a 1985 1.9 petrol engine
Last edited by blourain on 08 Jul 2024, 19:45, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Which engine do you have?
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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Sorry! Shes a 1.9 petrol
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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Unless its a DH engine ( injection not carb) it should be a mechanical pump unless someone has upgraded top a electric one
A picture would help us help you

A picture would help us help you

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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Whats a DH engine?
I will grab a picture or two tomorrow. Thank you so much for your input.
I will grab a picture or two tomorrow. Thank you so much for your input.
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1.9 injection WBX
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I've never heard a pushrod type fuel pump screeching on any engine. Are you sure that its been correctly diagnosed? A failed water pump making a grating noise I could understand, or even a noisy alternator bearing.
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This is the engine bay and the new and old fuel pump underneath.
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The engine number is at the base of the oil breather tower


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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Not sure where that is? Can it been seen in the picture or should I get under? I cant find it from your pic, so im assuming thats your pic! LOL
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Open the numberplate flap , and peer in , that is what you will see
Here is your pic that may help you see where to look


Here is your pic that may help you see where to look


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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Looks like a DJ code engine, they don’t appear to have replaced the fuel filter ?
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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Looks like this bolt is touching on the chassis - is it?


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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
What make is the pump , is it an expensive bosch or the cheaper alternative make ?
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Re: Excessively noisy fuel pump
Hi Folks,
Being new to this forum I havent worked out if i can reply individually to each post. Or even if I can! LOL Please excuse my newness to this fabulous forum.
However I am really grateful for the insights and guidance and really enjoying the insights this is bringing.
I got into and under her today and this is all I have discovered - thanks to EVERYONE
I now have an engine number !! woooohoooooo DJ071086
The fuel pump is NOT touching the chasis. It was the angle I took the photo.
It is a cheap pump 'Classic Line' from Heritage parts for £65 - I have the part number if thats at all helpful?
Is the fuel filter the black cylinder in front of the fuel pump? Should I change it now the new pump is on?
Im not 100% sure its been correctly diagnosed but when you get under the van, the noise defo seems to be coming from the fuel pump area. However my novice understanding of mechanics means I am unaware of other parts going on nearby.
I think i have answered everything and am super grateful of any advice on what to do next.
many thanks
Being new to this forum I havent worked out if i can reply individually to each post. Or even if I can! LOL Please excuse my newness to this fabulous forum.
However I am really grateful for the insights and guidance and really enjoying the insights this is bringing.
I got into and under her today and this is all I have discovered - thanks to EVERYONE
I now have an engine number !! woooohoooooo DJ071086
The fuel pump is NOT touching the chasis. It was the angle I took the photo.
It is a cheap pump 'Classic Line' from Heritage parts for £65 - I have the part number if thats at all helpful?
Is the fuel filter the black cylinder in front of the fuel pump? Should I change it now the new pump is on?
Im not 100% sure its been correctly diagnosed but when you get under the van, the noise defo seems to be coming from the fuel pump area. However my novice understanding of mechanics means I am unaware of other parts going on nearby.
I think i have answered everything and am super grateful of any advice on what to do next.
many thanks
Blou Rain
With 'Beryl' a 1985 T25 1.9 Petrol engine
With 'Beryl' a 1985 T25 1.9 Petrol engine