A puzzle.

Post by **bpr81a** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:58 pm

I've just been replacing the fuel pipe on our new convertible, as I didn't like the plastic fuel filter under the car by the tank(!). While I was at it, I moved the Fuel pump back to its correct place. It had been moved away from the battery box, and about 6 inches to the near side. I've been wondering why it was moved ever since we got the car.

I found out why once I'd put it back in the right place. Any one care to guess the reason?

I'll post the answer later.

Post by **d_harris** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:04 pm

Earthing through the bulkhead?

Post by **Dryad** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:13 pm

Heat from the exhaust manifold causing fuel in the pump to vapourise?

Post by **bpr81a** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:26 am

With the fuel pump in the right place, the bonnet wouldn't shut!

The bonnet support strut was mounted upsid down, and hit the pump when you shut the bonnet. I would have thought it was easier to put the support the other way up!