RichardP Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Does anybody else have a very loud fuel pump on a Vx Classic? It can be heard ticking at anything less that 2000rpm (OK not often) Caterham tell me this is normal but I'm not so sure - covered over 1600 miles now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7JFM Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 yes "they all do that sir ". I tried damping it with a foam backing between the pump and the aluminium. Waste of time IMHO. Anyone else got any bright ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Earplugs? AMMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 You will learn to love the sound of the Facet Red Top (if thats what you have) 'cos when it stops, it means another 30-40 quid down the drain sad.gifwink.gif They normally pack up just after you've filled up too bum.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Would the VX classic require a red top! These are for 200+BHP. Red tops cost ~£80 don't they. I expect it is a square style Facet pump and to get the noise down a bit you can use two suitable rubber bobbins. Worked a treat on mine before I went for the Webcon pump which whispers in comparision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted November 15, 2001 Author Share Posted November 15, 2001 Thanks Guy's It would appear to be the red top! I'll try the bobbins and ear plugs! Nice to know the noise is normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Yep, mine does it too. And if it gets really really loud, head for a petrol station quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Or rather, head for it slowly, to conserve fuel. You know what I mean...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buroz Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Yep, mine does it too. I seem to block the sound out now, so don't even notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Red tops cost ~£80 don't they. A "full kit" which includes unions, bobbins, earth lead, and some other bits an' pieces is around the 60 quid mark IIRC. You can buy *just* the pump, and make a considerable saving on the price of the kit, 'cos you already have unions and adequate earthing as the pump *was* working....wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Or as Steve said, get a Webcon pump. It is barely audible when I turn on the ignition before starting up and I really have to listen closely to hear it running before cranking the starter. thumbsup.gif Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7JFM Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 where can you get webcon pumps from ? any specific spec or model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Chris, James Whiting stocks them and will be able to tell which spec. you need depending upon your engine and fuel system type. And can I just say, if you have been reading a certain thread on the other page regarding A/Star, James really is one of the good guys and has standards which, maybe, some others could aspire to. thumbsup.gif Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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