Hi all,

Today it hasn't been raining so it has given me chance to look at the fuel pump issue.

I cleaned up the earth, jumped 6 to 4 and then tapped the top of the sender it it started to work. I then disconnected it and reconnected it to see if it would stall again and it started up fine left it running for 30secs - 1 min. Disconnected it, left it a couple of mins and reconnected and it won't start up now. I've tried tapping the sender again but nothing.

Is the pump nackard or is there a pressure sensor that turns the pump off?


I have started to remove parts today to do the cambelt. I have done one before on the same engine years ago and I think I was lucky with the cam pulley bolt last time.

I have read up about tools for locking the pulley but I don't have access to these. I've seen information about the rope trick but am a little sceptical about using this method. Is there any other method? I've seen on the 360 that a bolt can but used in the crank sensor hole to lock it. Would this be the case on the B230E engine?

Thanks
Dan

 

There is no sensor to cut off the pump. Be sure the metal spade connectors are attached as they can detach from the plastic clips and slide up the body of the surround.

If the fuse is intact and the relay good, the only other possibility I know of is a bad solder connection just under the sender lid for the power wire. Less likely the connections of the pump are loose at the pump. If you do need a new pump then at a minimum, you need the pump, filter sock and sealing o- ring.

For insurance, I would have a new float and a small fish aquarium net to retrieve the old float and filter which are almost sure to fall off during the removal.

It would be a good idea to take a look at the top of the sender for the power wire connection before ordering parts.

Again, disconnect the battery and use caution when working around fuel. I use an L.E.D. light to further minimize risk and a small inspection mirror to see where the old float got to.

 

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Thanks Fochs, very much appreciated

The crank bolt, is it normal thread?

Thanks again,
Dan

 

Glad to be of help; yes bolt is regular thread.