Don Del Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I live in Bolivia and own a 1999 Defender V8 110 Station Wagon. The vehicle is fitted with SU carbs.I have been looking round for a spare fuel pump to have for peace of mind when heading off on long trips. I have been quoted prices in the region of £400 by both LR and after market suppliers in the UK based on the VIN number. The pump is currently nil stock and I have been offered supply on back order. I have seen a fuel pump PRC7020 offered at a significantly lower price but I am not sure if it would be suitable. What I would like to ask is whether I should need to worry about the reliability of my current fuel pump and if I do is there a more cost effective replacement unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 PRC7020 is a in-tank pump,noted here for 90/110 V8 models, a lot less than 400GBP. or the external pump PRC3901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi Western, Thanks for your reply. To me the PRC7020 option seems to be the way to go as well. I would just like to get to the bottom of why the VIN throws up a different unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 PM me the VIN & I'll see what my microcat throws at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Could you please explain what is meant by "PM". Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Could you please explain what is meant by "PM". Thanks PM means Private Message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 another suggestion , go aftermarket , look at Facet fuel pumps , they will do the job fine , the type that i show a link to below was OE fitment on 110 V8 and also 109 Stage 1 V8 before intank pump , you can fit inline , if you have intank pump , mount on chassis original location was just behind rear of drivers front door behind outrigger . Original pump will pump thru OK and if tank pump packs up you can just switch on facet pump and it will pull thru in tank pump . HTSH http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLID-STATE-ELECTRIC-FUEL-PUMP-FACET-RED-TOP-TYPE-PETROL-LIFT-PUMP-/160651332070?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256790c9e6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Del, got your PM & sent a reply as promised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 another suggestion , go aftermarket , look at Facet fuel pumps , they will do the job fine , the type that i show a link to below was OE fitment on 110 V8 and also 109 Stage 1 V8 before intank pump , you can fit inline , if you have intank pump , mount on chassis original location was just behind rear of drivers front door behind outrigger . Original pump will pump thru OK and if tank pump packs up you can just switch on facet pump and it will pull thru in tank pump . HTSH http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256790c9e6 As I don't currently have a problem with the fuel pump I think this is definitely the way I will go. It would definitely give me some peace of mind in the middle of nowhere in the Andes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Del, got your PM & sent a reply as promised. Ralph, I have checked your PM and sent a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Ralph, I have checked your PM and sent a reply. recieved 7 the other number you asked for included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 when you fit the facet make sure you fit the little rubber insulators , as they make a real din otherwise! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FACET-FUEL-PUMP-ANTI-VIBRATION-RUBBER-MOUNT-FITTING-KIT-/270570529027?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3eff42a103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Del Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 when you fit the facet make sure you fit the little rubber insulators , as they make a real din otherwise! http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3eff42a103 Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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