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10mm tank outlet and 10mm fuel tap already fitted. Andy

Good point Andy I'll make sure its a straight swap when I add in a pre filter/Barricade hose over the winter. Thanks Andy

Hi folks Being offered a new old stock Bosch Fuel pump code 0-580-254-910 which is still in its original packaging so before I accept it as a spare is it worth keeping in the boot or given its age pass on it? Thanks Andy

Can't say I'd be that bothered about performance figures she keeps up with normal traffic and is a lot better to look at!

Nothing to a man with your capabilities just make a few so you have them in stock!

But she won't now run at all even on 5 cylinders? And if she will run on 5 is that with only Number 2 removed or will removal of any other allow her to run? Given number 2 is initial problem it doesn't completely eliminate the possibility that the firing order was not correct in the first instance I'd suggest confirming it 1-5-3-6-2-4 as if I remember correctly the firing order printed in some sources is wrong.

I'd suggest you first check for sparkand ensure the HT leads are attached in the right order. Change the plugs as all the things you have done will have seen them become potentially fuel soaked, once this has occurred from my experience it can give rise to all kinds of running issues/poor/non starts. Then revisit number 2 injector by swapping it with one of the good ones and see if the issue goes away and if transferred to another cylinder its the injector at fault.

Used the same e bay kit for my rim which was tatty and for £30 and a bit of your time worth the effort and gives a nice finish - give it a go. Andy

I made one Clem not too difficult to make. Andy

Speak to Martin at Distributor Doctor I'm sure he will sort you out with quality parts. Andy

Thanks Jonny I'll give them a call. Andy

Hi all I want to have a few spares on the shelf including a water pump. It seems Past Parts farm these out to be reconditioned anyone know to who/cost? Thanks Andy

Hi Tage Flow is more important than pressure so I wouldn't be too worried by it. Sump is the flange flat? It's worth spending some time flattening the flange with a dolly you should only need 8-10ft/lbs to seal. Some will frown on it but I used a thin smear of this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167024749248?_skw=vw+gasket+sealer&epid=249614517&itmmeta=01JAAVBK4J9KTT6T544BAVT26E&hash=item26e3736ac0:g:9PgAAOSwaq5nDgHr&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnZKK3dygZ5BZ1ZIWDaBjFstoajH1Yxu5bGB7p4Het6MRCor6Li1NApt6fLemOK%2FtKUtPXYdoDiYkpZG9gzlS7yNYBjS0PkmOz26xcH0308v%2FLNtgr

Can't take the credit for this mod I think Andy M on hear did it first but I removed the feeble motor and fitted a small Spal fan. It moves a lot more air, fits in the case with minimal alteration and still looks OEM. Given the work involved removing it you only want to do it once. Andy

Hi Colin/Waldi Heat seems to be at the route of a lot of the reported PI issues with no real suitable equivalent for the original Lucas pump which still suffered from heat issues. So for any mathematicians how big a cooler would be required to dissipate 230w with an ambient air temperature of 25c? I have a cooler taken from a Citroen C4 Diesel mounted under the rear arch taking fuel from the PRV and then back to the tank but wonder if its big enough? Anecdotally I found making an exhaust heat shield to cover the rear box and pipes made the boot and tank noticeably cooler to t