MG Electric Fuel pumps and wheelarches

[Wonko_The_Sane]

Ok..weird question..The MG 2.0i has the electric fuel pump I know..is this a "pulse" type of pump, or a "constant stream" type? Odd question because I'm considering a home water/air room cooler..and i need a cheap waterpump to use..:)

There seems to be a total lack of purpose designed cheap pumps..:banghead:

Also..h870 is in dire need of 2 rear arches...whats the going rate for a decent cut and repair/weld job? I can spray, just need a good job on the panels themselves, so it lasts..:)

[tony]

it is a contant stream type as you put it,on efi cars

[Wonko_The_Sane]

Thankyou very much...:D That could make for an interesting idea then..one Maestro heater core, 1 pump, several HUGE PC fans...1 tub of cold water.

Why? Because I can, and the missus doesn't like this heat..so if it works I may get some sleep...:laugh:

[Mat_C]

The pump is good for pressurising, but the flow rate is crap (by water pump standards). I found this out by draining my tank (put 12v straight onto it hehe)

[J199 HHG]

I suggest a washing machine pump - they shift a reasonable volume of water, and you can get one from your local 'Household Waste Recycling Centre'

[tony]

what about a pump from a caravan cold water system?depends what voltage u want to use

[matthewsemple]

Originally posted by Wonko_The_Sane
Also..h870 is in dire need of 2 rear arches...whats the going rate for a decent cut and repair/weld job? I can spray, just need a good job on the panels themselves, so it lasts..:)

The wheel arch panels that need to be welded in are very cheap - aound £10 each. If you are spraying then you want someone to cut out the old aches and weld in the new and then fill around the welds so that it all looks smooth. It is the filling that costs the most because of the time it takes to sand it all down.

I reckon you will need to pay for about two hours labour per arch if you want it done properly. When it has all been done it is a good idea to fill the mud trap behind the arches with silicone to keep and grit out. This will prevent them rusting in the future. (I got this tip from Gary Baker who owns MG Maestro Turbo no.2)

[MGTurbo]

It is the filling that costs the most because of the time it takes to sand it all down.

I disagree, cutting out the old arch, repairing the inner and correctly fitting the new outer is far more labour intensive than the final filling.

Gareth

[tony]

either way its not a simple job to do

[matthewsemple]

Originally posted by MGTurbo
I disagree, cutting out the old arch, repairing the inner and correctly fitting the new outer is far more labour intensive than the final filling.

Gareth

I guess it depends on the individual car. When I had mine done about four years ago the guy in the garage said it was the filling and smoothing part that took the most time.

The more time spent on such work the better as it will look rubbish if it is not done properly. I have seen loads of cars - mainly Montegos where the wheelarches have been replaced but the finishing was not done properly and they look really rough.

Like Gareth says sorting out the inner section is also important - all in all the job needs to be done properly if you are to avoid doing it all again in six months time.