new fuel pump details

[Livolsi, Stephane]

Got my fuel pump from VM Autohaus yesterday.

Looks good.  Price was $236 Can, came to $269.04 taxes in.  This must be a
great deal for US listers, no?

Anyway, pump is made by Pierburg in Germany. Build 'looks' solid and of good
quality. Package comes with new crush washers and zip ties.  There is also a
metal threaded cap that I haven't been able to figure what it is for.

Differences:
This pump is definitely skinnier than the one I took out. It has a plastic
shroud around it to make it thicker and thus fit in the mounting.  Also, on
the original pump the wires going to the pump were held on to a stud with a
nut. On the replacement, the wires are not removable and the harness is
integral to the pump.

All in all, I'm happy.  I think this goes to show that it pays to shop
around.

Now on Saturday comes the 900km round trip to go put the pump back in.  The
bonus part is the compact snow covered section we'll be travelling in my
5ktq and Tihol's 90Q.  Video cam and still cam are already packed!

Soon to be pumping

Stephane