VP2002 Fuel Pump

[Aardee]

I need to replace the fuel pump on my VP2002 and ordered one from Repower Marine. The new pump looks like the correct type (of the two options) but the fuel lines are roughly 10mm out of alignment with the ports on the new pump. I vaguely remember something about some new pumps needing modified fuel lines but can't get any advice from Repower as they don't seem to answer their phones or reply to messages. Has anyone here had the same issue and managed to find a solution?

Thanks!

 

[scottie]

Don forget that the base gaskets are actually shims which are determined by the pump

 

[179580]

Lift pump or injection pump?

 

[AntarcticPilot]

I'm going from memory here, and may not have everything completely correct.

The VP 200x series engines have used two different fuel pumps over the years, and I think the later one requires slightly different fuel connection pipes to the older one. One (I THINK the older one) has a mesh filter that can be removed and cleaned; the newer is sealed. If you get the later one, you also need to buy new connection pipes.

 

[179580]

Don forget that the base gaskets are actually shims which are determined by the pump

Not if it is the lift pump

 

[VicS]

I need to replace the fuel pump on my VP2002 and ordered one from Repower Marine. The new pump looks like the correct type (of the two options) but the fuel lines are roughly 10mm out of alignment with the ports on the new pump. I vaguely remember something about some new pumps needing modified fuel lines but can't get any advice from Repower as they don't seem to answer their phones or reply to messages. Has anyone here had the same issue and managed to find a solution?

Thanks!

Yes a fuel pipe 860912 is needed when replacing a non sealed pump with a sealed pump ............... but is costs more than the new pump !

See Keypart's website for details
2002 - Diesel Engine

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[scottie]

Not if it is the lift pump

Fuel lift pump is not mentinned in OP but perhaps more likely to be changed

 

[VicS]

Lift pump or injection pump?

Fuel lift pump is not mentinned in OP but perhaps more likely to be changed

The pumps which Repower Marine offer on their website not only look like lift pumps but are described as lift pumps

 

[179580]

The pumps which Repower Marine offer on their website not only look like lift pumps but are described as lift pumps

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Yes, I clocked that myself. Only trying to highlight the previous post which concerned the timing shims applicable to only the injection pump.

 

[179580]

Sounds like a job for Pirtek at that price. (Other suppliers are available).

 

[Aardee]

Update time: It was the lift pump that needed changing, the older, unsealed type. It seems the old type pump is not available but is replaced by a similar pump from a newer Volvo that needs a modified outlet fuel line (Part Number 840001). Cost of pump, £90. Cost of 6" Volvo fuel line, £75.

 

[johnsilver2]

I got a direct replacement from parts4engines

 

[Rebell]

It's relatively old topic but this might help someone. I switched from mechanical to electric fuel lift pump on my Volvo Penta 2002.
Results are really satisfying, bleeding the fuel line is extremely quick and starting the engine takes no more than second.

Here is the video I made during this conversion process so you can find all data about the pump and electric installation there. There is also a before/after sequence at the end of the video as a comparison between starting the engine with mechanical, and electric fuel pump.
Cheers!