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DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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Mark Bullen
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DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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Really strange phenomenon happened today. Having put fuel in the car after sender change I noticed a strong petrol smell. There was nothing coming from the boot area. On opening the bonnet and checking at the pump for any leaks there was a vapour coming from the side of the fuel pump. It was quite cold outside albeit engine reasonably warm. I've never seen anything like it before.
The fuel pump had a repair kit a few years ago but there is some thread damage on the top bolt and one of the flange bolts (although all seemed tight) so I think its time to have the threads heli-coiled and the pump rebuilt. Does anyone know a Wiltshire (or close by) engineering company who does this work or if not somewhere reliable to send the pump. Thanks in advance.

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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

Post by grahamemmett »

Hi Mark
Is it worth the trouble when you can get a replacement for a few quid on the web? Type T or U are interchangeable.
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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

Post by Stan Thomas »

Sound advice Graham - but do remember Mark that although A.C. pumps are "common" per model type - the operating arms vary specific to the engine application, although they are interchangable at a pinch.

There is a chap "up north" who visits autojumbles who specialises in A.C. pumps - but I cannot find his card in my file - so have a troll through the internet as Graham suggests.

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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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A good clean, chased the threads and a new service kit has resolved the problem so a quick spin out today and ran very nicely.
However the mice are back and have done some damage, including building a nest. At least the little varmint had the sense to run away, no doubt he'll be back. A fresh set of laundry sheets in the car but I'm not convinced it will keep them out. The sonic device clearly isn't keeping them away.

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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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I had this problem. Solved it with 4 mousetraps, one at each wheel, placed just inside the tyre. No more mouse.

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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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Stan, Is it Dave Davies in Atherton you were trying to remember? If anybody wants his contact details, send me a private message. All the best, Ranald

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Re: DB18/2 vapour from fuel pump

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A great product from Screwfix (1 x Pest-Stop Electronic Mouse Killer (45407)) has despatched 2 mice since Sunday and a third found dead before I actually laid the trap.

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