reb78 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Not bad Mo. More acceleration from low revs, but I suppose it would have done that if is put a new working lift pump on it. I think it is better, but it's hard to judge given I've gone from a faulty pump to a new one. It is louder than I'd like. You can just hear it at idle with the radio off. I've just fitted some rubber bushes to isolate it a bit more from the mounting plate and that's helped a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yup No worries, will let him know.. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks Andy - let me know when its ready and i will send you some money and an address to send it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Five years on and I'm ready to go down the same path 🤣 I've bought the same pump as reb and I'll fit it on monday. For those interested I'll update once fitted. Does anyone make a lift pump blanking plate, perhaps @landroversforever Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) About time Mo. Andy offered to sort out a blanking plate for me above but I never heard back after this. I cut the pump diaphragm section off of the old pump on mine and removed the pump arm and then filled the hole with JBWeld or similar. Its held fine so far, but a blanking plate would be tidier. @vulcan bomber might be able to make something up fairly easily. A piece of 6mm plate or similar cut to size would probably do the job? Edited July 21, 2020 by reb78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 hiya guys, sorry for not getting back. The guy I was using shut up shop. I should have said, sorry I think they do exist else where, possibly a VAG item. Oh, my truck still isn't finished yet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 1:21 PM, reb78 said: About time Mo. Andy offered to sort out a blanking plate for me above but I never heard back after this. I cut the pump diaphragm section off of the old pump on mine and removed the pump arm and then filled the hole with JBWeld or similar. Its held fine so far, but a blanking plate would be tidier. @vulcan bomber might be able to make something up fairly easily. A piece of 6mm plate or similar cut to size would probably do the job? I can certainly make them, but one or 2 wouldn't be a cheap exercise... if there is enough people after them on the forum maybe I can make enough to give you a sensible price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 A quick google... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252404691741 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Maverik said: A quick google... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252404691741 Haha! I assumed it was not a common thing to do so they didnt exist and never looked. I suppose a better blank would be to remove the section that that plate/the pump bolts to, but on the other hand, leaving it in place allows easy replacement of a mechanical pump should the electric one ever fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Maverik said: A quick google... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252404691741 Cheers Mav 😍 Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Here's one I bought 😁 3 or 4mm stainless, nicely finished and burr free 👍 We'll see if it fits tomorrow. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 What are peoples thoughts on using an in-line pump to compliment the mechanical lift pump, as opposed to an electronic lift pump and getting rid of the mechanical one completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Chicken Drumstick said: What are peoples thoughts on using an in-line pump to compliment the mechanical lift pump, as opposed to an electronic lift pump and getting rid of the mechanical one completely? I cant see it doing much. If the mechanical ones work, they are fine as they are. If you have no leaks in your fuel system, you can even do without a lift pump - I can forget to turn my electric one on and you wouldnt notice (although I am sure it adds strain to the FIP if it isnt on as that will have to work harder to pull fuel through). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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