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I've moved the pump and re-ran the fuel hoses well away from the exhaust. Opinions please.

that makes more sence alright

is that the std mounting position on the metro? ive never really took any notice on the ones ive had

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As you have asked, I still think that pump is closer to the exhaust than I would like.

The standard pump mounting for the turbo's is on the subframe, but I'm guessing the standard frame must be different to the turbo one as I can't find anywhere remotely more suitable for it.

The pump is 3"- 4" away from the exhaust and the closest hose has 2.5" of clearance.

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On 24th Mar, 2010 apbellamy said:

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It does stick down a little, but the back box and sump are lower.

I'm a bit stuck for where else to put it, there just isn't any room under there for it.

John founda picture of a standard turbo pump and it's up inside the subframe. I'd have to take the subframe of and get a better clamp.

In theory, we could put the pump inside teh cabin under the bulkhead and just pass the hoses through the floor/bulkhead, but I'm not all that happy about having fuel in the cabin....

And the noise!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

You could always take the engine out and put it in a mini. Problem solved!

Edited by sturgeo on 25th Mar, 2010.

No Way! When you want to stand out then nothing does it better that driving the van!

I felt really anonymous driving my golf after spending a week in the van.

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On 25th Mar, 2010 sturgeo said:
You could always take the engine out and put it in a mini. Problem solved!

Edited by apbellamy on 25th Mar, 2010.

On 25th Mar, 2010 sturgeo said:
You could always take the engine out and put it in a mini. Problem solved!

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its better but........... not perfect gents

place it where the metro turbopump goes on some bobbins

for god sake dont place in in the cab or .... under the bonnet

On a metro turbo the pump actualy mounts to the spare wheel well not the subframe. :)

Yeah very true have something different. Thats what i wanted when i restored my metro turbo and made it mint.

Do it right the first time and make it mint!!!!!!

I have my fuel pump in the boot, beside the tank, mounted on the rear bulkhead with two rubber bobbins. It's protected from the elements (somewhat).

Any space in the metro boot?

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Dez, i think it has to be gravity fed fromt he tank, i.e. lower, so inside the boot might be a no go...

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

Thanks for the advice. looks like I'll be crawling under it again tonight....

The pump can't be gravity fed as the sender is half way up the tank, I guess it would need some suction from the pump.

Had a good weekend working on the shed. As usual everything has taken forever.

Hopefully the fuel pump and plumbing is in it's final location.







Everything is nice and clear of the exhaust and the pump is up out of the way above the subframe. Was a pain to do, but you can't put a price on safety.

I bit the bullett and booked the MOT for this wednesday, so we though we'd better double check for rust. Not our best idea...





The floor is nearly welded up now. Looks like Tuesday is going to be a bit of a weldathon.

Just had a delivery, looks much better

Ooo! Red! Me like!

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is that a brake line chaffingly close to both the fule filter and fuel line?

Yes. It will be adjusted.

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Edited by apbellamy on 28th Mar, 2010.

We'll get there eventually.

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where is the pump and filter too i cant make it out?

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