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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: vwjack on 09 January 2010, 17:53

Title: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
Post by: vwjack on 09 January 2010, 17:53

i was told that the mechanical fuel pump was sh!t and i should change it to a electric one. i cant under stand the benefits to this.

thanks

jack

Title: Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 09 January 2010, 18:50

So you're running a carb.. I believe electric fuel pumps produce too much pressure.

Nothing wrong with a properly working mechanical fuel pump!

Title: Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
Post by: vwjack on 09 January 2010, 19:15

yeah i have just a single webber. the guy who said it. had a mk1 cabby 1.8. mine works fine just thought id save some fuel!

Title: Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
Post by: Wayne on 09 January 2010, 19:30

Facet are the ones to get and have adjustable pressure but pointless fitting one unless your running twin 40's