electric fuel pump noise

[trinketpimp]

Hello All,
Latest bus came with an eletric pump, not sure what flavour it is but 'tis a square jobbie that I think you can get from JK or the like for around £45.

works fine but the noise...... in the van turn the key and all you hear is the bloody pump, whir, whir whir.

My question is, does anyone know of a quiet one or can recommend one?

 

[creationblue]

The huco ones are great http://www.dellorto.co.uk/merchandise/products.asp?CategoryID=8&PartsectionID=18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Choose one that suits the pressure required by your carb

 

[68_early_bay]

I have a huco, and it's very quiet :mrgreen:

 

[gvee]

Where's it mounted? Don't mount it directly to metalwork, put some rubber between to act as a dampener. Should quieten the hum a bit.

 

[gonzomillstrood]

I've just fitted a cb performance one. It comes with a regulator built in. I've mounted it to the left hand side of the engine bay with a rubber clip. I ran it for the first time yesterday. I've got no interior in the van at the mo and I could hardly hear it without the engine running!

 

[RednWhite]

I use these - they make a huge difference and the pump can't be heard inside:

http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/facet-fuel-pump-parts-rubber-mounting-kit.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

I've just fitted a cb performance one. It comes with a regulator built in. I've mounted it to the left hand side of the engine bay with a rubber clip. I ran it for the first time yesterday. I've got no interior in the van at the mo and I could hardly hear it without the engine running!

Agreed:

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_CB-Rotary-Fuel-Pump-3-5psi-30gal-hr-12v-AC1273193_act_shop.product_pID_18220665.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They are quiet :mrgreen:

 

[spanneredmonkey]

i have a facet pump mounted on the left hand side of the engine bay, i used 2 22mm tap washers to dampen the mount.

I personally like the fact I can hear it without the engine running from the cab, its not loud just enough to re assure me that its running, then with the engine running I cant hear it, so no dramas

 

[trinketpimp]

Thank you very much gentlemen, will have a look at recommendations if the rubber idea doesn't fix it....