Any preferred supplier for the vac hoses? Thinking reinforced silicone is the way to go. I need to work out what dia they are too
Shopping list to solve the problem & I'm hoping it's just the FPR is: Vac hoses Fuel hose - (037133988Q) no 14 in below - Return Fuel hose - (037133990T) no 14A in below - Feed FPR - (037133035) - no 12 in below. Engine Breather - Rocker cover hose (037103493D) Any shopping advice much appreciated - FPR seems a pain to find. I need one with the two screw eyelets on it.
I think at the beginning of the thread you said yours is a 1990? If so, this looks like a perfect solution https://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/sytec-fuel-rail-adaptor---vw-corrado-golf-passat-ad-18-525-p.asp
Great news on finding the source of the problem. It's an easy, but not cheap, fix! I believe the original vw vac hose is 3.5mm id. I used some 3mm silicone vac hose that I had available, it's very stretchy stuff and there's lots of suppliers on ebay. Try to find some with a thicker looking wall and avoid the thin walled hose. Reinforced is not necessary. For the fuel hose you need SAE J30 R9. R9 is the important thing. Either Cohline 2240 or Codan 3133 are good quality and suitable for the current E10 fuel. Their inside diameter is about 7.3 or 7.9mm, giving a good seal on 8mm fittings. A search on the internet will find it available at a variety of prices. Think about replacing any other oldish fuel hoses too for peace of mind.
mmm yes. The car is a 1990 8v PB - stock. I see what you have linked, I don't like the idea - I don't quite see how the stock FPR plugs into it, but it may be my only solution. There is no way (not my skill) of separating the stock 'eyelet ears' onto a new FPR. They are manufactured together. My fav parts supplier does have the item: https://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6166
The stock item doesn't attach to it. You have to use a different FPR and mount it remotely. You'll save money on the FPR and could be adjustable.
I think we all wish that was the right part and the right price. 037133035 is the correct part, the C at the end is only for G60. Get ready to cry: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/037133035 Bosch is original obviously but obsolete, Fispa, Meat & Doria and S.I.D.A.T are all high quality Italian brands that have been making fuel system components for years. M&D specifically are very well know for repackaging other brands parts so you might end up with a NOS Bosch anyway. The other option is eBay where you can probably find a good used item, or go Phil's route and fit an external reg. P.S. if you get it from Autodoc it will take a week or two to get here
bloody hell for vac go to VW if you want original look, N 02035327 at £16+VAT per meter(!) otherwise silicone off ebay. the cheaper braided hose off ebay I found often degrades very quickly and you have no way of knowing at a glance since its all hidden under the braiding
Thanks Phil, tbh I don't really understand remote FPR. I think for my mechanical ability I'll do well to source and fit a 'stock' FPR. However if you have any links on how to do? Or further advice I'd happily read up about it.
Thanks Nate, At this stage I think autodoc is my best bet. Never bought off them before. Bosch is out of stock. I think I'll just go for the Meat & Doria part. I had no idea I couldn't run the G60 part, with the C on the end - now I do
The G60 will have different pressure ratings along with actually being rated to work with boost, whereas the PB engines one is designed to work with vacuum. M&D may be out of stock too when you come order, if it is they’ll probably email you and you can request a refund. Get “Safe order” it’s like £4 but it saves any hassle with returning anything. Also wait until Monday night you get the best discount, and if your comfortable with it use the app because you get another couple of percent off. If that’s a no go @costel1969 mentioned Mister Auto which may be worth a shot too
It's very straightforward. All you do is buy an FPR, for example a suitable one from here https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/motorsport/engine/fuel-oil-system/fuel-pressure-regulators/ and the bracket I linked to above. You mount the FPR somewhere accessible in the engine bay. Then the fuel supply pipe runs to the FPR and from there to your new bracket.
It Arrived from Autodoc - approx a week. No idea what the numbers mean - I did order the £143 Meat & Doria. It does appear to be German made though