Anyone try a fuel pump rebuild kit for VP 5.0/5.7 GXI/GI?

[stephenspann27]

I was reading this older thread: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...l-pump-problems-on-5-7-gi-and-gxi-penta/page4

It looks like the low pressure part number wasn't know at that time. I found a rebuild kit on ebay that includes both the HP and LP pumps for $200. Has anyone tried these?

Ebay: [FONT=&quot]Fuel Pump rebuild kit for VOLVO PENTA 21608511 21545138 w/filter 4.3 5.0 5.7 GXI[/FONT]

 

[alldodge]

There have been a few (not me) which have bought similar kits. Should be of no issue so long as all the pumps work as specified. If they don't ebay will require them to pay you back. Might be others, but have not looked deep into the issue

 

[Shaper79]

I took my carter fuel cell apart a few weeks ago and cleaned the screens on both pumps . I gained 300 more rpms after. I followed the ,, man cave mechanic utube vids on this process. He also sells the pumps and o-ring kits you might need. He also services the vp fuel cells for 250$ and test the pumps. If you decide to do it your self be very careful reassembling , or water and gas could mix

 

[stephenspann27]

I took my carter fuel cell apart a few weeks ago and cleaned the screens on both pumps . I gained 300 more rpms after. I followed the ,, man cave mechanic utube vids on this process. He also sells the pumps and o-ring kits you might need. He also services the vp fuel cells for 250$ and test the pumps. If you decide to do it your self be very careful reassembling , or water and gas could mix

I wasn't aware of the man cave videos, watching them now.

 

[Shaper79]

Good deal. Now you are in the right track

 

[BRICH1260]

I removed and refurbished mine myself, no issues, just preventative maintenance. I stripped the inside paint and cleaned the screens. It`s relatively easy to do if you take your time and be careful.

 

[BlastoFriz]

I too followed the Mancave Mechanic's youtube videos and also wound up sending my assembly to him. He replaced all the o-rings and the two pumps and cleaned out the painted parts. Super nice guy and was quick on the service.

 

[Shaper79]

Yep he's a good dude. I'll be ordering both pumps and o-ring kit from him when mine poop out.

 

[lonewolf41]

I bought and installed the kit. I had a local guy blast the parts clean ($20) and rebuilt it myself. Pretty easy once you get it disassembled. That was the hard part for me.

HIH,
-Keith