Thread: Thor Fuel pump renew. Fuel filter Renew. Fuel level sender clean

A follow up to this job, more advise for anyone wanting to do it.
As Bee utey advised get the correct submersible fuel hose before you start. 2 feet/ 500mm is enough. I purchased the hose from aliexpress, $12 for 2ft shipped, Viton 5/16.
Make sure you have 4 GOOD quality stainless worm drive clamps, they need to be tightened as much as you can get them to so cheap alloy ones will not do.
When sourcing a fuel filter try and get one with barbed ends or flared ends to keep the hose from pulling off under pressure.
After cleaning the fuel sender conductor track the fuel gauge is behaving in a much better manner, I have regained confidence in the reading when low on fuel.

The new pump is performing fine.

Another addition...
As I wanted to keep a spare pump in the car I ordered another type from e-bay.
It arrived today and miraculously it is a 100% match for the original so could be fitted with the existing fuel filter. You would still need the special R10 hose and 4 clamps. At $26 delivered its a worthwhile spare to have

NEW 255LPH HP Fuel Pump HIGH PRESSURE IN-TANK For HONDA FORD TOYOTA | eBay

Is this the tubing you got Wayne? It doesnt explicitly say submersible or SAE30R10?

1 foot 5/16" ID viton hose, biodiesel tubing, vitonl fuel line, high temperature reistance, Ozone and aging protective-in Car Accessories from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

Good job you asked.
You need to get the R10 hose as Bee utey stated from the start nothing else will do. The Viton hose is ok for submersion but it is not really thick enough. I spoke with the seller who said it was fine however as it needs to be clamped very tight because of the pressure the clamps cut into the hose as its so soft. I ended up getting the correct R10 hose from Pirtek, A$27 for 500mm, they had to order it in but its in their listings.
If you get the correct size pump you will only need about 200mm and 2 clamps as you dont need to replace the filter or the filter exit pipe. This is where I had the problems with the length of hose needed.
If I did it again I would keep the existing filter and just replace the pump, it keeps things tidy and simple. Being able to get the correct size pump is a godsend.

Great thread - many of us are going to need fuel pumps replaced at these cars ages and they are expensive. I grabbed one of the pumps described below, and have been struggling to get the hose.

Repco didnt have it but could get it but at $28 per foot. Pirtek didnt have it but could get it for similar price, Burson's didnt have it and was expensive also. I just bought 10 feet of it from USA and so I can help Aurlo members get sorted and just cover my costs, should be about $10 per 500mm. PM or text me.

Its crazy that this R10 hose is so expensive and hard to come by. If anyone comes up with a cheap reliable long term source please let us know. Thanks Glen for thinking of others in the short term.
I can report that since refitting the new pump with the correct hose every start has been first go. With the other types of hose I used the pressure bled from the system so starting took a couple of cranking attempts after leaving the car for a while, not good for the heart when far from home.

Originally Posted by glenhendry

I just bought 10 feet of it from USA and so I can help Aurlo members get sorted and just cover my costs, should be about $10 per 500mm. PM or text me.

Sorry gang, I am afraid that my 10 foot shipment arrived in a terrifyingly small packet, and the very misleading ebay ad has now been changed to say 2'. I have none to spare.

Sorry to dig up an archive!

Just wondering if it is necessary to replace the fuel hose in-tank if you get a pump that fits ok, or if the original hose will do the job?

Cheers
Keithy