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I'm wanting to swap the fuel pump for a Bosch 044 type, and want to know which terminals/connectors I'll need?

I'm connecting to the immediate fuel pipe (to the fuel filter/engine) using a barb connector that should screw onto the 044 fuel pump. I have no idea on sizes so not sure which one to get.

 

I removed the old one as it seized, but I got it running. It needs a tap when it's left for a while, so it needs replacing. The damper on the end is shot (but somehow manages to not leak yet):

 

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Unions were blowing fuel out as soon as the fuel system was pressurised, so I need to do it properly and safely:

 

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It's not possible to avoid corrosion and rust in the UK, we are constantly getting battered by all weathers and they grit the roads with rocksalt in the winter. I read ProfessorQuest's threads about 'CORROSION' and laugh. Must be nice living in the desert.

 

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My tank was full of orange and gloop. All the wire hooks were dissolved, all bolts seized. It has had an acid bath inside, but the outside is hopeless until I can find a decent replacement.

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Just use a hose barb on the pump and 1 foot of 8mm fuel injection hose. Slip the hose over the hardline and use a good hose clamp.

 

 

Are you planning on modding the crap out of your car? A bosch 044 is about 3x bigger than a TBI car needs. It will work but it's a bit overkill. TBI has 1700cc worth of injector. An 044 will support over 5000cc worth.

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You can get the metric hose barb fittings from Matt Lewis Racing in the UK.

Inlet http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-044-FUEL-PUMP-INLET-FITTING-UNION-FOR-12MM-ID-HOSE-PIPE-ZH-/121394122864?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c43a75070&vxp=mtr

 

I do not see a listing for the metric outlet barb. But they can probably fix you up with something. http://stores.ebay.com/Matt-Lewis-Racing/Fuel-system-injection-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=7499950&_sid=112452222&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=4

 

You can get the out let barb from Taiwan. Or use a metric to 6an, and then get a 6 an hose barb. But the 5/16 / 8 mm fuel line you need will not go on a 6an push lock barb very well. You want some thing like this. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/100845/10002/-1

 

Cheeper and easier to get a walbro gsl392. At least here in the States. Here is a reliable vender. http://stores.ebay.com/Matt-Lewis-Racing/Fuel-system-injection-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=7499950&_sid=112452222&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=4

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Thanks for the help!

I'm just going to get a Walbro pump (like the one listed above) and get a duplicate copy of the Starion fuel line up to the screw on connector just in front of the rear bulkhead.

Final question - what is the size of the screw in connector? Hopefully I can get it off (they're meant to be quite tight aren't they).

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