Fuel Pump Solution - All Failure Modes
09-15-2009, 12:16 PM
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09-15-2009, 03:38 PM
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May want to include the fuel injector clamp as part of the kit. I could not find any store within an hour drive that had a non crimp clamp that would go small enough. Found plenty that would go down to 11mm, but nothing smaller.
09-15-2009, 03:53 PM
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Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
Huh? The problem is the opposite - you need more "O" ring height to get the pump to sit in the proper position.
It won't "bulge", it'll fall in!
You put the additional "O" ring on the pump above the existing factory "O" ring.
Look at the pictures of the pumps. The Walbro has a lower shoulder that needs to be accommodated.
It won't "bulge", it'll fall in!
You put the additional "O" ring on the pump above the existing factory "O" ring.
Look at the pictures of the pumps. The Walbro has a lower shoulder that needs to be accommodated.
I have checked to make sure that everything seated flush and no extra debris in the way.. SoI'm confused....
09-15-2009, 05:02 PM
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MazdaManiac,
I just realized that you changed the modification to the siphon tube from enlarging the siphon venturi to 1/8 inch to just melting the pop off cap on to the siphon tube.
I have already enlarged my venturi to the 1/8 inch per your earlier instructions. Should I replace it with a stock one and then melt the pop off cap on, or is it safe to melt the cap onto my already modified siphon tube?
I just realized that you changed the modification to the siphon tube from enlarging the siphon venturi to 1/8 inch to just melting the pop off cap on to the siphon tube.
I have already enlarged my venturi to the 1/8 inch per your earlier instructions. Should I replace it with a stock one and then melt the pop off cap on, or is it safe to melt the cap onto my already modified siphon tube?
09-16-2009, 06:16 AM
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I noticed you removed the part of drilling an 1/8? bit through the ventrai and added melting the popoff valve is the drilling still neccessary/benificial? question bump for mrslysly
09-17-2009, 10:01 AM
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Understand why now.
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09-20-2009, 03:52 PM
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Everyone reading this you may want to check out my writeup of my experience so far in fuel pump land.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...19#post3234319
Its a work in progress and more information will be forthcoming
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...19#post3234319
Its a work in progress and more information will be forthcoming
11-05-2009, 01:32 PM
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Power!!
Hey Jeff: Could you update the first post with the specifics on the o-ring thickness and diameter or part number? I need to run down to Lowes this weekend to get one but will need my car running to do it first. 
Thanks!
Thanks!
11-07-2009, 08:18 PM
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Power!!
Victory is mine!
Man that retaining ring is a PITA. Once I figured out the surf/skate style technique and had the wife on the cheater bar it moved with no problem.
The o-ring size I used was1-5/16"ID, 1-9/16"OD and 3/8" wall.
I used a 1/4" hose clamp but a smaller one would have been better.
Thanks for the help Erick, Dan, and Ray!
Man that retaining ring is a PITA. Once I figured out the surf/skate style technique and had the wife on the cheater bar it moved with no problem.
The o-ring size I used was1-5/16"ID, 1-9/16"OD and 3/8" wall.
I used a 1/4" hose clamp but a smaller one would have been better.
Thanks for the help Erick, Dan, and Ray!
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11-07-2009, 08:58 PM
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Power!!
I melted the top on per Jeff's instructions. Just a little Scripto bbq lighter around the outside lip melted it to the top. Don't worry I cleaned any gas off and let it dry first.
11-24-2009, 05:17 AM
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Tony says, RX8s are GREAT
Soooooo..... Mazda Maniac, maybe your pm's dont work.
Are you interested in doing the tune for my car when my s/c kit is done. I choose you because your are the best tunner for the RX8 with the cobb and the cobb is more developed then my previous choice.
I have not been able to get a response from you lately, maybe my pm's have been getting lost in the massive amounts of pm mail you must be receiving
Ben
Are you interested in doing the tune for my car when my s/c kit is done. I choose you because your are the best tunner for the RX8 with the cobb and the cobb is more developed then my previous choice.
I have not been able to get a response from you lately, maybe my pm's have been getting lost in the massive amounts of pm mail you must be receiving
Ben
11-24-2009, 11:44 AM
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Sorry, Ben.
I don't get to PMs too often and, when I do, they fill up as fast as I can answer them.
Use my e-mail - at least that ends up in my face eventually.
Just look at the first post and you can see it! lol
I don't get to PMs too often and, when I do, they fill up as fast as I can answer them.
Use my e-mail - at least that ends up in my face eventually.
Just look at the first post and you can see it! lol
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 11-24-2009 at 11:53 AM.