Intank fuel pump needed?

Nomis · 10th October 2007, 18:20

Does this car look like it needs a new in tank pump? From the description he is either telling porkies or honestly is un aware of the problem.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ayphotohosting

He has a reserve of around £3700 aparently and even though its not an auto it looks in good nick.

Simon.

Keith · 10th October 2007, 18:37

He seems confused and I can't see the point in saying what he has unless the car has a problem

Ask him specifically if it has been cutting out if the tank gets below quater full. Chances are that is a yes and someone has told him his fuel gauge must be wrong but in reality one of the pumps has failed

Nomis · 10th October 2007, 18:46

What sort of price is the in tanks pump to replace?

trebor · 11th October 2007, 21:00

I bought an in tank pump for my previous Conny about 4 weeks ago - cost £210 from an ex Rover dealer, but there were 2 on e bay recently around the £150 mark.
They are not difficult to fit access is inside the car underneath the rear passenger seat.
The car for sale has a new clutch which is a big plus but maybe asking the seller a few questions about the pump before committing yourself - has he had starting problems ?
Post back on here what the seller tells you

Nomis · 11th October 2007, 21:03

I asked him a few questions yesterday and one was about the pump and starting. He has not replied as yet though.

The other questions were about the boot as it does not seem to line up and one about the rear near side door as it looks a different shade in the photo.

trebor · 11th October 2007, 21:12

The door appears to be the light but see what you mean about the boot lid, i thought it was open at first but other side looks ok - well worth asking the questions and a genuine seller will answer them !

10th October 2007, 18:20	#1
Nomis Loves to post micra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 473 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Intank fuel pump needed? Does this car look like it needs a new in tank pump? From the description he is either telling porkies or honestly is un aware of the problem. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ayphotohosting He has a reserve of around £3700 aparently and even though its not an auto it looks in good nick. Simon.

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,530 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	I bought an in tank pump for my previous Conny about 4 weeks ago - cost £210 from an ex Rover dealer, but there were 2 on e bay recently around the £150 mark. They are not difficult to fit access is inside the car underneath the rear passenger seat. The car for sale has a new clutch which is a big plus but maybe asking the seller a few questions about the pump before committing yourself - has he had starting problems ? Post back on here what the seller tells you __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

11th October 2007, 21:12	#6
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,530 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	The door appears to be the light but see what you mean about the boot lid, i thought it was open at first but other side looks ok - well worth asking the questions and a genuine seller will answer them ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

10th October 2007, 18:37	#2
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	He seems confused and I can't see the point in saying what he has unless the car has a problem Ask him specifically if it has been cutting out if the tank gets below quater full. Chances are that is a yes and someone has told him his fuel gauge must be wrong but in reality one of the pumps has failed

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Nomis Loves to post micra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 473 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What sort of price is the in tanks pump to replace?

11th October 2007, 21:03	#5
Nomis Loves to post micra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 473 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I asked him a few questions yesterday and one was about the pump and starting. He has not replied as yet though. The other questions were about the boot as it does not seem to line up and one about the rear near side door as it looks a different shade in the photo.