carbapple Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hi All, I bought a fuel pump (cylinder), for my MK1 Focus, went to replace it, but when I go to close the housing to the pump it won't fit, it seems like the rubber seal is too far down, but I can't see a way to raise it without it popping off. Any ideas please? Hopefully someone has replaced this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbilly86 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Do you have any pictures?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Sure, I'll take some tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Here's the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbilly86 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Maybe put the old one on. Or glue the new one to the pump in the correct place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmill Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Been there done that, certainly got the t shirt, will look out for any photos I took at the time.Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbilly86 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Oh ok maybe try spacing it out somehow with the old rubber seal maybe hard to say without being there and seeing it myself if you know what I mean Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmill Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Apologies, I am trying to remember back as it was quite some time ago that I did mine. - What exactly won't go back together? This was mine assembled with the fuel feeds: and then with the top part of the cover removed (so just the pump and top housing): Looking at how much of the electrical connector of my pump was sticking out through the top face of the cover, it looks as if in your photo of the pump in the top housing the pump just isn't pushed through enough? Sorry, it isn't clear to me what you mean by: Quote but when I go to close the housing to the pump it won't fit, it seems like the rubber seal is too far down, but I can't see a way to raise it without it popping off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks guys, much appreciated. Basically, I would like to know how this rubber seal goes back, as I didn't take a "before" picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmill Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Unfortunately (I just checked) I don't have any photos specifically of that rubber seal area, sorry! However, I also don't have any recollection of it being a problem... have you tried the "just shove it" approach? I think it is a fairly tight fit but I'd think that the pump and rubber sleeve just push complete up into that housing plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Didn't think it should be that tough, I'll try again Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmill Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Don't overdo it (I wouldn't want you to break it) but I'd certainly give it a try. As I say I don't remember it being an issue when I did mine many moons ago..Let us know how you get on [emoji106] Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Sorted, the rubber seal looked like it went one way, but upon changing it round and with a bit of fiddling, it fits aok. Added petrol, I can hear the pump, but unfortunately it hasn't fixed my problem. https://we.tl/p1vHrG9aLV Took pump out again and there is fuel in there. Can anyone suggest something else to try? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmill Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Glad you got it fitted mate [emoji106]I'll go take a look at your other thread now [emoji16]Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Got some "Cold Start" and it fires up, but won't last, so that rules out spark plugs, there is new fuel, the pump pumps, the relay and fuses are ok, the only thing is that the fuel gauge says full and it's not, so will refit the pump again. Any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Pulled the fuel pump exclosure out again and did some testing. Hooked up the battery direct to the pump and it doesn't push any fuel out of the top, it just bubbles a lot, like there's something blocking the tubes, but can't see where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Strange, took everything apart again, put back together and it pumps out the "white" nozzle fine. Put back in tank, same problem. Can rule out the pump/sender, as 100% know it's pumping out of the "white" nozzle Also checked resistance on the float and looks fine Maybe some sort of air blockage? To reitereate, "cold start" works for a few seconds Not sure what to check now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Anyone know how to check the fuel pressure / where the bolt is, like Scotty says? (1min 20s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbapple Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Adding more fuel (at least 50%) fixed that problem. Another issue posted here - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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