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T-Cut · 9th June 2016, 10:55

The 1.8T fuel pump is generally regarded as very robust. I've not read of one failing so far. What you describe sounds very much like Fuel Filter Syndrome (FFS) to me. The fix, as you know is the Fabled Orange Clip (FOC). In spite of the garage's inspection, my money is on FFS.

Simple Test
Put your ear to the open fuel filler neck and get as assistant to turn on the ignition. You shoud hear the pump hum for a few seconds then stop. If so, it's FFS. Also be aware that repeated attempts to start a car with FFS will result in the petrol being trasfered to the left side of the tank. When that happens the pump can't get any juice anyway.

TC

9th June 2016, 10:55	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The 1.8T fuel pump is generally regarded as very robust. I've not read of one failing so far. What you describe sounds very much like Fuel Filter Syndrome (FFS) to me. The fix, as you know is the Fabled Orange Clip (FOC). In spite of the garage's inspection, my money is on FFS. Simple Test Put your ear to the open fuel filler neck and get as assistant to turn on the ignition. You shoud hear the pump hum for a few seconds then stop. If so, it's FFS. Also be aware that repeated attempts to start a car with FFS will result in the petrol being trasfered to the left side of the tank. When that happens the pump can't get any juice anyway. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 9th June 2016 at 12:52..