Thread: Fitted a Bosch Fuel pump today to my RRC

Fitted a Bosch fuel pump today to my 92 3.9.
I have suspected all is not right with my fuel pump after the long trip. A bit longer cranking, miss on start hmmm.
Anyway I bit the bullet and bought a Bosch fuel pump from Repco. It is for a VR Commodore part F000TE1772. Cost was $105.
I steered away from the Borggs etc,as I do not quite trust something that has to last hopefully 160K Km. The Bosch is made in Brazil anyway.

Anyway opened up the floor, and my extra hole as the fuel pump is in a different place with the Long Ranger.
First thing I found was about 10MM of mud! My trip out west certainly left some mementos. The mud had got onto the earth connection and it had lost tension, I suppose from heating up.
Cleaned it up in about 3/4 hour with vacuum, air blower, brush etc.
took out the pump assembly and dismantled it by undoing the tangs at the bottom,m after taking off the float arm
You take the float arm off, by GENTLY levering the clips on the fuel gauge arm.
The fiddly bit was getting the pipe onto the new pump, as it has a "one time" stainless clip, and you have to open it a bit to be able to get the clip on the new hose, as you have to put the hose on the new pump, then shimmy the clip up to the correct position , then bend it tight again with sidecutters or similar. The bracket which holds the pump also sits right on top of the pump under the clip , using a grommet
I used the old filter sock, as the one that comes with the Bosch is too big for the surge cup. It fitted right on OK along with the old base bracket which fits in 2 semi circular fitings in the cup.
The only other mod I had to make was to replace the small positive connector with a normal size female blade. Lots of connector setups come with the Bosch , but you can just use the existing wires by changing one terminal.
The pump fits in exactly the same position as the old pump.

That was it, buttoned up and I hope go. I haven't yet gone for a drive but I started it to check for leaks. I replaced the earth connector wit h a new one and covered it with neutral cure Windsceen sealant.
You will also need a new gasket for the top threaded cover as the old one will have stretched and not be usable.

BTW This looks like it only works on a fuel pump assembly up to 92. A long time ago I bought an assembly off flea bay , which is from I think a 93 or 94. The terminals on top have changed , but more importantly the pump is slightly different. The newer pump does not have a slip on hose, but has 2 barbs on the top of the pump stub without a clip. The hose is on so tight I tore it trying to remove it. You can use a normal rubber fuel hose, but this reduces the ability of the pump to rise if the tank gets a whack.
Regards Philip A

Yes I do remember that thread now you mention it. I feel that $100 is cheap enough without going to cheapy brands. Considering what it would cost for the genuine one as you say.

My cousin was quoted $800 for a new pump for his RA Rodeo so we did the same to his but with a different Bosch pump.