Rob from Brum Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hello Everyone, What is the best type of electric fuel pump for the Rover V8, as mine is very tired now intermitent and causing lots of embarassment, as it fails to deliver fuel just when you need it. The engine slowly peters out and you are left marooned at traffic lights, junctions, or driving along nicely then silence. AAAARRRRRGGGGHH. I have taken it apart and cleaned it all out, seems to have made a difference but I don't trust it. Ohh and were can I get one???? Regards Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Facet Red? http://www.rallynuts.com/motorsport/Facet_...l_Pumps_384.asp http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Range-Rover-V8-Facet...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FACET-RED-TOP-FUEL-P...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 These are fine fuel pumps. Both my TR7V8s have them and I've not had any problems. Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest croydebay Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hi Rob, Facet is what you need, BUT don't go for a higher spec pump than necessary for your engine spec. It's all too easy to pump too much fuel at a V8 - and the lump will swallow the excess to no benefit !! It may be worth your while to consider adding a Filter King - effectively a fuel filter and pressure regulator in one unit. Simple but fiddly things to set up, but at £30 or so a FK will soon enough pay for itself in economy, apart from your engine pulling better. . . . Cheers, Alec I went for a Carter pump... no problems but makes quite a racket! http://www.racetep.com/webfuelspark.html#webfuel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr8coupe Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) carter is one of the best for rover v8 and reliable paid 45 pounds for mine with brakets from Real Steel http://www.croyde-bay.com/tr-dec-04/carterpump.jpg Edited April 6, 2006 by tr8coupe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob from Brum Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Thanks to every one for the info . Do the facet pumps run quietly ? as the one I have at the moment sounds like a machne gun. Next question where would be the best place to locate it?? The one at the moment is fitted to the bracket where the bonnet hooks locate into. Not the best place I think it should be, I never fitted it, So now's the best time for improvement and relocation. Regards Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Hi Rob, can't suggest the best place to locate the pump, but doubtless Alec or someone else will know best place. Try to get some rubber mounts - cotton reel type if possible - they stop a lot of the resonance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 On the rear bulkhead, just beneath the fuel tank is a popular location. Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob from Brum Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Thanks once again to all for your imput. I'll save my pennies and locate as you both suggest rear bulk head, sounds logical to me.One other question, Do you need to fit some sort of cut out switch in case of an accident?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyt Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Rob, whilst you are at it fit a large bore fuel filter at the same location i use a volvo item with 1/2" connections and a fine metal screen (not sure of the part number) in addition to whatever you have in the engine bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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