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Hi, has anyone looked into using a bosch fuel pump from a scrap car set up? The pic o the James Paddock website (a UK TR6 parts supplier) looks very much like the set up on my Mercedes SLK. Would there be any issues in going down this road.

The price of a new TR6 set up item seems extremely steep

Is the set up peciliar to our cars or are there others out there that will work acceptably.

 

Would be interesting for any views on the matter.

 

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Hi,

 

Unfortunately they almost all work between 6 and 9 psi. - and yes you've already guessed it the Triumph set up uses over 100 psi.

 

Other than aging F1 cars and US dragsters there not many newer cars that get through Road Safety regulations with incendiary fuel systems running 100psi fuel lines. And I believe even the F1 cars only used an electric pump for starting then switched to a mechanical belt driven pump for the business of actually racing.

 

but there may be another donor model out there somewhere. Classic cars in their own little ways are bottomless pits for money, just relax and learn to love it and dig deep. :D

 

Have a look at the Kinsler catalogue http://www.kinsler.com/

 

Alan

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The usual favourite one to replace with now that Bosch have rationalised there range of pumps is the one from 2.8 inj Capri or Sierra Cosworth. They will run the required pressure and deliver enough volume. New ones around £150.

Stuart.

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The usual favourite one to replace with now that Bosch have rationalised there range of pumps is the one from 2.8 inj Capri or Sierra Cosworth. They will run the required pressure and deliver enough volume. New ones around £150.

Stuart.

Mums the word Stuart ;):lol:

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Mums the word Stuart ;):lol:

Thats Ok all the suppliers want a reg number these days or computer says no!

Stuart.

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Hi.

Bosch rationalised their pump range a few years ago the ....909 and ...910 will do the job and are/were what most of the TR people were supplying in their kits. http://www.leicestertr.co.uk/Part%20Numbers_files/pumps.pdf then all you need is a high pressure post filter and a bit of plumbing.

In the day XR3i kit made suitable donors but it's as easier to pick up a new pump.

Searching for the pump part numbers on eBay can also be a way of finding alternative after market pumps to the Bosch.or equivalents

eg here or here for a cheaper alternative for the pump and here for the filter.

You'll need some plumbing a short high pressure line to link the pump and filter and an adaptor from the filter to convert the outlet to fit the existing high pressure lines. A good hydraulic supplier such as Pirtek will knock those up for you.

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Sadly, purchasing a 'Bosch kit' from the average TR / PI specialist suggests a tattoo of the Richard abbreviation between eyebrow and hairline, and/or more money than sense.

 

Cheers

 

Alec

 

Ahhh, of course, you must mean 'Rich' Alec................... :D

 

Cheers

Andrew

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Dear All,

 

My Bosch pump is over 30 years old and still pumping away. I expect that I am on borrowed time with it ! The info given to me came direct from Bosch Technical where one of the staff had a TR6 and this pump was fitted to his car.

The part number was 0-580-254-952, I expect that this part number has been superseded by an other more modern pump but if you go to a Bosch dealer he should be able to tell you their new part number. But remember that this pump needs a 10mm (3/8") Bore petrol supply!

 

Bruce

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Sytec do a high pressure injection pump lock out is 160psi, JCC Race and Rally do it for about £75 I think, part number OTP 019, draws about 8 amps. The pump has a 15mm/5/8th inlet and a 12x1.5 ID threaded outlet, you can get adapters from thinkauto.com to connect the pump to the PRV.

All I need now is a new TR6 to put it on.

 

Rob

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Hi

My Bosch 909 died due to debris (no prefilter, stupid me :angry: )

I have just fitted a QSP 580 909 "High flow competition pump"

It is a lookalike of the Bosch 909 with the same connections and I hope the same specs.

Up to now it is working fine.

QSP advices a prefilter.

Cost only € 76,00 including shipping

Greetings

Ben

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Google Pierburg efi pump - fits old fords and Audi - good for 100 to 150 psi with flow to match - also fits Ferrari 412i buts it's an XR3i pump!

I will dig out the part number ASAP - I also have a pdf showing its internals and it's very similar in operation to the original lucas

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This is an interesting bit of information regarding fuel pump failures mostly due to poor installation. http://www.partinfo.co.uk/files/Pierburg-Fuel%20Pump%20Product%20Info.pdf

Stuart.

Wow! Those poor little pumps have so much to contend with!

 

I'm amazed that the pump on my car, a Bosch 996 mounted in the wheel arch in the '90s, is still going strong.

 

Steve

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Dear All,

 

My Bosch pump is over 30 years old and still pumping away. I expect that I am on borrowed time with it ! The info given to me came direct from Bosch Technical where one of the staff had a TR6 and this pump was fitted to his car.

The part number was 0-580-254-952, I expect that this part number has been superseded by an other more modern pump but if you go to a Bosch dealer he should be able to tell you their new part number. But remember that this pump needs a 10mm (3/8") Bore petrol supply!

 

Bruce

The 052 maps to the 580 254 910 in the revised Bosch line up

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