re: New 3rd party fuel pump on Oz ebay

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Well, here's interesting news. I'm at my friend's shop where they service about 6-7 Vanagons every day 5 days a week. He says they almost always those pumps (made in China) as most customer's opt for the lower cost. In the past two years that they have been installing them, none have ever come back for a fuel pump problem yet. He could not recall if there have been any fuel related issues which the pump may have caused.

In other words, he whole heartedly endorsed these products. Interesting note is he only uses the Bosch pumps for his own Vanagons. I asked him why. He said, "I don't know. Just because." Hmmmm...

BenT
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Ken" <unclekenz@yahoo.com>

Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 22:57:48
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New 3rd party fuel pump on Oz ebay



Ben,

So with what you say, all the 2nd hand vanagon fuel pumps on US ebay
that crop up fairly regularly for around $US50 or so, you reckon they
should all be avoided?

Ken
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, BenT Syncro <syncro@...>
wrote:
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > You may have missed noticing the relisting is now $10 dearer ....
dammit
> > Ben, I may have to offload my toxic assets to help pay for one now.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
>
>
> Ken,
>
> Sorry for the later reply. These same pumps are posted on US Ebay
between
> $49-$125. Some seller's advertise "lifetime" warranties on these
puppies.
> That sort of sale's pitch usually makes me run as fast as I can the
other
> direction. As far emergency use, I would guess this is a viable
alternative
> but only after testing it first. And as others have pointed out, how
do you
> store it then? Leaving gasoline/petrol in there will likely cause
deposits
> which may cause the moving parts to get stuck together. You could be
out in
> the middle of nowhere with the expectation that you have a spare pump
only
> to discover it's locked solid.
>
> A friend of mine has an unorthodox solution to that. He uses his
'spare
> pump' at least once a month for transferring fuel from a spare can to
this
> main tank. He is essentially testing the pump ever month.
>
>
> BenT
>





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Ben,

well .... straight from the horses mouth ... the worm has turned ...
all that sort of thing.

might buy a box full.

Cheers Ben, thanks for the extra mile you've done.

Ken
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, syncro@... wrote:
>
> Well, here's interesting news. I'm at my friend's shop where they
service about 6-7 Vanagons every day 5 days a week. He says they almost
always those pumps (made in China) as most customer's opt for the lower
cost. In the past two years that they have been installing them, none
have ever come back for a fuel pump problem yet. He could not recall if
there have been any fuel related issues which the pump may have caused.
>
> In other words, he whole heartedly endorsed these products.
Interesting note is he only uses the Bosch pumps for his own Vanagons. I
asked him why. He said, "I don't know. Just because." Hmmmm...
>
> BenT
> Sent via BenTberry by BenTNT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@...
>
> Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 22:57:48
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New 3rd party fuel pump on Oz ebay
>
>
>
> Ben,
>
> So with what you say, all the 2nd hand vanagon fuel pumps on US ebay
> that crop up fairly regularly for around $US50 or so, you reckon they
> should all be avoided?
>
> Ken
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, BenT Syncro syncro@
> wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Ken unclekenz@ wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > You may have missed noticing the relisting is now $10 dearer ....
> dammit
> > > Ben, I may have to offload my toxic assets to help pay for one
now.
> > >
> > > Cheers.
> > >
> > > Ken
> > >
> >
> >
> > Ken,
> >
> > Sorry for the later reply. These same pumps are posted on US Ebay
> between
> > $49-$125. Some seller's advertise "lifetime" warranties on these
> puppies.
> > That sort of sale's pitch usually makes me run as fast as I can the
> other
> > direction. As far emergency use, I would guess this is a viable
> alternative
> > but only after testing it first. And as others have pointed out, how
> do you
> > store it then? Leaving gasoline/petrol in there will likely cause
> deposits
> > which may cause the moving parts to get stuck together. You could be
> out in
> > the middle of nowhere with the expectation that you have a spare
pump
> only
> > to discover it's locked solid.
> >
> > A friend of mine has an unorthodox solution to that. He uses his
> 'spare
> > pump' at least once a month for transferring fuel from a spare can
to
> this
> > main tank. He is essentially testing the pump ever month.
> >
> >
> > BenT
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Ben,

well .... straight from the horses mouth ... the worm has turned ...
all that sort of thing.

might buy a box full.

Cheers Ben, thanks for the extra mile you've done.

Ken
No worries. I want to add that I confirmed with the most competent mechanic I know at that shop (Mastertech and VW factory trained). He confirms the fuel pressure regulator will adjust pressure accordingly.
BenT
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,

So with what you say, all the 2nd hand vanagon fuel pumps on US ebay
that crop up fairly regularly for around $US50 or so, you reckon they
should all be avoided?

You can buy them in Australia for that.

Remember the US ones s/h could be 35 years old.
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> plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
>
>
> ,
>
> So with what you say, all the 2nd hand vanagon fuel pumps on US ebay
> that crop up fairly regularly for around $US50 or so, you reckon they
> should all be avoided?
>
> You can buy them in Australia for that.
>
> Remember the US ones s/h could be 35 years old.

For a spare I'd go the cheap one. If I needed one to replace a faulty, I,d go Bosch.
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I think we are missing one important point. How do we know if all these aftermarket fuel pumps are created equal? I know my friend's shop use dozens per year. Who knows if the Ebay version is similar in quality?

This is where brand names can provide a certain measure of comfort and peace of mind. If was driving my Syncro only within an hour's drive from home. If I planned on taking my rig beyond the reach of my normal automotive resources, I would go with the Bosch just for my own peace of mind.

Just my US$0.02 on the matter.

BenT



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