Hi Volume Fuel Pump & Stage II+ - 2.0TFSI

[Hedge]

Ahh. I see.

[Superted]

Originally Posted by VRStu

Lets just say it's easier after the third one!! One or two little methods to make things easier were identified.

Can see how it is easier without having to remove the pump, but getting that 18mm nut off is a bit of an issue! I know Steve's was not as bad as mine....and his pump did not need removing.

[VRStu]

Mine didn't need removing either and I found a neat way of holding it whilst undoing the 18mm nut.

Also there was the cam belt cover trick which helped a lot.

[Makefish]

Originally Posted by VRStu

Also there was the cam belt cover trick which helped a lot.

Indeed, which did'nt involve breaking the fecking thing!!

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by VRStu

I found a neat way of holding it whilst undoing the 18mm nut.

I'm glad about that.
Your efforts on the end of the spanner mean't that today has been the first day my left arm has worked properly.

[Makefish]

Originally Posted by Hedge

I'm glad about that.
Your efforts on the end of the spanner mean't that today has been the first day my left arm has worked properly.

Now that I find hard to believe!

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by Makefish

Now that I find hard to believe!

Believe it or not. It's been a painful couple of days. Could have been worse though.

[Makefish]

Anyway enough of the idle chat, time for a fuel pump update................................. it's phenomenal

I love this mod, it's almost like the car has been remapped again, pulls stronger and longer than before, hits 6,800rpm comfortably although I would'nt recomend thrashing about like that all the time!. I'm convinced this thing has added more bhp but by how much we'll have to wait till Saturday's RR day at JKM (which means no BP102 now otherwise the results will be meaningless).

So far, so awesome

[VRStu]

I'm lead to believe that using the other arm adds to the excitement.

[VRStu]

My initial thoughts on this pump are that it has certainly improved WOT response and the car seems more 'willing'.

For anyone wondering what an earth we are talking about - The current TFSi fuel pump (on engine) cannot flow enough fuel to cope with certain demands placed upon it. To combat this two US companies leapt to the rescue and produced a modification.

You have APR who supply the entire pump complete and ready to swap out with your existing unit, it is however quite expensive.

You also have AutoTech who supply just the internals to the pump but you have to install them into your exsiting pump.

Our pumps came via Phil @ BSH in the US who has been pretty good at helping us out. In the UK AFAIK Awesome are APR dealers so I suspect they could supply the APR offering.

Fitting isn't as daunting as it may first seem and if you were thinking of getting one it may be worth asking a few questions before starting the job.

Autotech -

[Superted]

Originally Posted by VRStu

My initial thoughts on this pump are that it has certainly improved WOT response and the car seems more 'willing'.

For anyone wondering what an earth we are talking about - The current TFSi fuel pump (on engine) cannot flow enough fuel to cope with certain demands placed upon it. To combat this two US companies leapt to the rescue and produced a modification.

You have APR who supply the entire pump complete and ready to swap out with your existing unit, it is however quite expensive.

You also have AutoTech who supply just the internals to the pump but you have to install them into your exsiting pump.

Our pumps came via Phil @ BSH in the US who has been pretty good at helping us out. In the UK AFAIK Awesome are APR dealers so I suspect they could supply the APR offering.

Fitting isn't as daunting as it may first seem and if you were thinking of getting one it may be worth asking a few questions before starting the job.

Autotech -

There are also a few photos available that could support the pump removal and re-installation, not as many as was expected and due to some lack of planning on the tool front, plus picking up nipper from footy practise didn't help.....

[Hedge]

How about the fuel consumption?

Better, worse or no change?

[Mater]

i want one but cant get one in time for when im around people with the right technical know how

[Superted]

Originally Posted by Hedge

How about the fuel consumption?

Better, worse or no change?

Best or worse person to ask would be Steve, as he has covered most miles ( i say worse as he tends to have a lead foot anyway! )

Personally i have not covered enough miles to report but in short burst distances it seems no worse than before....

[Superted]

Originally Posted by Mater

i want one but cant get one in time for when im around people with the right technical know how

Osnabruck is a little out of the way for most of us! Why not go for one anyway and try your luck with one of us when back in the UK at some stage........you never know, we may have the right tools lined up for the job by then...

[Mater]

im back in UK as from 7th feb but im only down south for 2 weeks and cant get part delivered in time for then so will have to wait till ive moved back order one and have a trip to portsmouth from yorkshire one weekend

[Makefish]

Originally Posted by Hedge

How about the fuel consumption?
Better, worse or no change?

If you 'gun it' everywhere (and I do............ frequently ) then I have seen a noticable drop in fuel economy. Chris and I did pretty much the same trip at the weekend and wer'e both known for not holding back on the roads so the comparative overall consumption figures of 23.6mpg for me and 25.3mpg for Chris does indicate a difference.

That said, I have taken it a bit more sedately the last couple of days and easily reached mid 30's mpg which is comparable from before so the moral is, if you hoof it everywhere then be prepared to take a hit on economy.

[GAFF]

Originally Posted by Makefish

If you 'gun it' everywhere (and I do............ frequently ) then I have seen a noticable drop in fuel economy. Chris and I did pretty much the same trip at the weekend and wer'e both known for not holding back on the roads so the comparative overall consumption figures of 23.6mpg for me and 25.3mpg for Chris does indicate a difference.

That said, I have taken it a bit more sedately the last couple of days and easily reached mid 30's mpg which is comparable from before so the moral is, if you hoof it everywhere then be prepared to take a hit on economy.

Do you guys have that E5 Maxol stuff over there as even with a Std Car I'm averaging 25mpg & would really need to drive like an aul one to hit 30mpg....sorry for kinda Hijacking

[VRStu]

Shell V Power is the drink of choice for the TFSi over here Colm.

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by VRStu

Shell V Power is the drink of choice for the TFSi over here Colm.

Or Tesco's Finest 99.