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Enthusiastic driving of my S1 had been creating hiccups where after a bit of a run and not necessarily under load, the engine would seem to suddenly lurch for a second (feels like sudden engine braking). I also noticed some strange noises from the fuel pump from time to time. This had become much more of a regular issue recently and something had to be done.
Having been keeping an interested eye on Elfit and MechaMonkey's similar issues and following a post I found from GreyMrJ, I bought a new fuel pump off ebay (company called airflowmeters) Klicky for 39.99 plus postage. Changed it yesterday along with the fuel filter - bit of a leap of faith as it involved cutting the old wires to the original Bosch pump and re-wiring for the new one.
Took her out for a spin late last night having finished putting it all together.... it was unbelievable how much of a difference it made. The acceleration improvement was astonishing with a real urgency when I put my foot down, miles and miles better than Ive known it. I think a lack of fuel pressure had been a problem for my S all the while Ive had her (nearly a year) and cant believe how much better it is now!!
Just need some decent weather over the weekend to make the most of it!
Jim
Having been keeping an interested eye on Elfit and MechaMonkey's similar issues and following a post I found from GreyMrJ, I bought a new fuel pump off ebay (company called airflowmeters) Klicky for 39.99 plus postage. Changed it yesterday along with the fuel filter - bit of a leap of faith as it involved cutting the old wires to the original Bosch pump and re-wiring for the new one.
Took her out for a spin late last night having finished putting it all together.... it was unbelievable how much of a difference it made. The acceleration improvement was astonishing with a real urgency when I put my foot down, miles and miles better than Ive known it. I think a lack of fuel pressure had been a problem for my S all the while Ive had her (nearly a year) and cant believe how much better it is now!!
Just need some decent weather over the weekend to make the most of it!
Jim
Edited by jim2607 on Friday 10th April 12:46
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