Peugeot actually have a "factory" modification that I have put into my tank
for removing the in-tank pump, and replacing it with a straight piece of
tube. You can fabricate one yourself with a piece of tube of the correct
length. I believe they actually recommend this modification, since the
in-tank pump does have a limited life span.
I found that my pump was more noisy than usual because it was starving for
fuel. Put a new piece of hose between the tank and the pump (old one was
kinked). I used 1/2inch line, but the real size I believe is metric (maybe
12mm?). I have the 70litre plastic tank, and I dropped it to the end of its
holding bolt to give the fuel line some extra room (the old line was
kinked). Pump has been quite for the last year, and hopefully for the next 10.
Nick Hauser
At 02:42 PM 9/30/97 -0500, you wrote:
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>>The pressure pump makes noise when the primer pump in the tank is
>>not supplying fuel this noise I believe is the sound of the impeller
>>cavitating.
>>This noise will vary with the depth of the fuel in the tank. The lower the
>>fuel the more the noise. The pressure pumps are cooled and lubricated
>>by the gasoline flowing thru them, run them W/O gas at it's and your
>>financial peril. I don't know about the turbo cars but my XN6 has been
>>running with an old Rabbit pump for years. These pumps mostly put out
>>the same aproximate pressure, while the final operating pressure is
controled
>>elsewhere. I can't understand why you would put up with this mess for
>>anytime at all?
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>>Bob
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>> Tim. Just how sure are you that there is no "Primer Pump" in the
>>> tank? The Transfer pump under the car does not have the capacity to
>>> supply fuel without the in-tank pump. I cannot imagine why the car
>>> would run at all without one. The droning of the pump is supposed to
>>> indicate imminent failure. But I don't believe it. My 87 had been
>>> droning for 8 years, and never did quit.
>>> Ray
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>>>Subject: 505 turbo fuel pump-HELP
>>>Author: <peugeot@tesla.tor.ec.gc.ca > at MILNET
>>>Date: 9/30/97 8:46 AM
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>>>Some questions about the fuel pump set-up on my car. The records from the
>>>PO indicate that the tank & pump were replaced early on. At present, the
>>>car has NO pre-pump in the tank, just the external one. It drones like
mad.
>>>And, when under high revs (and sucking major fuel, I assume), the car cuts
>>>out. I think the two are related. Is the only fix to replace the
tank/pump?
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>>>ANyone have any ideas? The car runs fine, except when you really mash the
>>>accelerator. Then, it builds RPM's to a certain point and goes CHUG in a
>>>violent manner, throwing all occupants forward. Therefore, I'm not doing
>>>much racing lately.
>>>
>>>THanks in advance,
>>>
>>>Tim
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