Anyone fitted an RCM fuel pump?
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Anyone fitted an RCM fuel pump?
Fitting one to my 99 Type R at the mo and unlike the standard pump and the Walbro pump, it doesn't seem to come with any rubber foot / rubber base plate to sit it in? Can anyone who's fitted one shed some light?
See in the picture below, standard on left, walbro on right, both pumps sit on a rubber "Foot" where they meet the bottom of the cage. The RCM kit doesn't seem to have one and doesn't line up with the standard one
See in the picture below, standard on left, walbro on right, both pumps sit on a rubber "Foot" where they meet the bottom of the cage. The RCM kit doesn't seem to have one and doesn't line up with the standard one
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I know what rcm stands for, I meant who manufactures it for them? Suely they don't actually make them?
I might have something kicking about. I'll have a look but see how you get on with rcm. Is it the same end as a walbro?
To be honest you could prob cut up the std rubber end to make it fit and then zip tie the pump on.
I might have something kicking about. I'll have a look but see how you get on with rcm. Is it the same end as a walbro?
To be honest you could prob cut up the std rubber end to make it fit and then zip tie the pump on.
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Cheers for the reply James. Not got a clue who manufactures them as there's no marking to say on the pump and it comes in their own packaging. There is a rubber sleeve to cover the pump and a kind of rubber boot (which may have just been to protect the end while packaged), but i'm not 100% convinced. Just a shame ther isn't any instructions with it as all i would need is a final image of the assembly before it goes back into the tank to make sure its seated correctly.
Can't find anything on here under the search function as most people use Walbro's. Was hoping for a quick answer on here from someone who'd fitted one, just to clarify.
Can't find anything on here under the search function as most people use Walbro's. Was hoping for a quick answer on here from someone who'd fitted one, just to clarify.
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I thought RCMS fuel pumps were more for BIG power applications and were not meant as direct replacements for OEM items........You havn't posted a pic of the RCM one
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Thats for the inputs fella's, just got off the phone to RCM and they said the rubber cup/ sleeve that it came with is the new "Foot", just a different design from the standard one.
As Mr Fodder says the pump is an in tank replacement for the standard unit, just their version of a Walbro really. I've been advised by a well known mapper to avoid the "New" Walbro's and fit the above instead. Thanks again for the input.
Here you go Shaun here's the link:
http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.u...productID=1301
As Mr Fodder says the pump is an in tank replacement for the standard unit, just their version of a Walbro really. I've been advised by a well known mapper to avoid the "New" Walbro's and fit the above instead. Thanks again for the input.
Here you go Shaun here's the link:
http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.u...productID=1301
Last edited by "Taylor"; 16 July 2011 at 10:39 AM. Reason: Link added
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Hi "Taylor"..........thanks for that I'm slowly getting the bits together for a 2.5 build for my bug.
I've already got an uprated RCM oil pump and have bookmarked the fuel pump too
Cheers
Shaun
PS just out of curiosity what did the mapper say about the New Walbro ?
I've already got an uprated RCM oil pump and have bookmarked the fuel pump too
Cheers
Shaun
PS just out of curiosity what did the mapper say about the New Walbro ?
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The current production Walbro 255 pumps appear to have compromised on the quality, I know of 3 people who have had new Walbro pumps fitted and on mapping have been found to be faulty.
Yes you can pick up a new Walbro for around £70 but is it really worth the risk?
Yes you can pick up a new Walbro for around £70 but is it really worth the risk?
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