I don't think you can install an inline pump. The pump in that car is
for FI and it draws up. An external inline would require gravity feed
from a surge tank of some sort.
The cost here is primarily in labor. It's not necessarily a tough job,
just an annoying one. :)
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 8:23 AM, Ron L'Herault <lherault@bu.edu> wrote:
> Listmates,
>
> My daughter is driving the above-referenced vehicle. It has less than 80K
> on it but is quite rusty underneath. Not unsafe as far as mechanics can
> tell. She's been told that the fuel pump died and the shop wants close to
> $800 to fix it. I guess its inside the fuel tank. Would it be possible
> to add an electric fuel pump somewhere else and leave the dead one in the
> tank? Which pump? Where should it go? The old tank runs well and she
> drives it around the Boston area so who wants a nice car in the nasty city?
> She can't afford one and neither can I anyhow.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron L
>
> ** triumphs@autox.team.net **
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/jodyfkerr@gmail.com
--
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 1981 Triumph TR8
1970 MG MGB 1980 Triumph TR7
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
disinclination to do so."
--Douglas Adams
** triumphs@autox.team.net **
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
|