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BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 14:30
As above just wondering how to botch it in as the new pump is smaller than the old one.
BRUN
30-07-2007, 15:04
any pics ?

your pump may be seperate from your sender being on a J reg
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 15:34
Yeah it is seperate, the uprated pump I have is meant for valvers/williams where the sender and pump are in 1 unit hence the pump is physically a smaller size.

That means the plastic casing for the pump is a bit too large, Im thinking of wrapping some rubber around and wedging it in, shouldn't matter long as its firmly stuck in?
BRUN
30-07-2007, 15:35
id ask the advice of Nick @ Hill Power, i know he has replaced a few pumps where its not combined, he will know what to do
MAXIBOY
30-07-2007, 18:44
yes mate did that to mine

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e15/123maxiboy/Picture150.jpg

just used some foam at fitted it as per original
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 18:52
Just any old foam? Didn't think of that :D did you use any adhesive or anything or just wrap it in foam and wedge it in?
MAXIBOY
30-07-2007, 21:33
the cover comes apart then you can fit it inside that with some old rubber inner tube wrapped around it.
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 22:00
Looks like the cover on yours comes apart differently to mine thou, mine splits top and bottom whereas yours is a vertical split. I can't take mine apart because those metal bars run down and you can't remove them :(
MAXIBOY
30-07-2007, 22:06
it slides off the metal bars if you remove the clips.

p.s. pics
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 23:43
You can see a metal plate on the end of one of the metal tubes stopping me from taking it off :(

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/21018424257.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6147511)
MAXIBOY
30-07-2007, 23:47
thats a clip should be able to remove it.
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 23:50
The metal plate bit? I've tried levering it off with a screwdriver just bent the edges will trying hammering 2moro is it just meant to pop off?
MAXIBOY
30-07-2007, 23:51
mine was similar. popped off with some force.
BristolSam16v
30-07-2007, 23:57
Ah rite ok will try again 2moro, cheers for your help!
BristolSam16v
02-08-2007, 00:29
Couldn't get the metal piece off in the end had to snap it and botch a bolt in on refitting!

Cheers maxiboy got some inner tubing and put it round few times and taped it, fitted in nice n snug!

Now just have to re-fit the tank... oh the joy.