Sticky fuel pumps

[Stag About Town]

Hi All
My Stag often only gets used every now and again, sometimes sitting for a couple of weeks. I experienced occasional problems where the car started and got just outside the garage before dying on me. Not being mechanical it took a while before I sussed out this was the fuel pump and a tap with a blunt instrument generally sorted it. Since buying a CTEK and keeping the battery topped right up I have not experienced the problem "touch wood". Now when I switch on the ignition I get a very healthy clicking from the pump. Does this make sense?

Thanks
John

[V Mad]

I agree. When buying a stag the first thing I would change is the fuel pump. I have a perfectly good looking SU on mine but thats coming out soon to be replaced by a modern electronic one (from LD Part). I dont know about the CTEK ones though.

[Rincewind]

I think the CTEK is a battery conditioner Chris

[Stag About Town]

Sorry. Didn't make that clear. The battery being charged up all the time by the CTEK seems to help the pump.
John

[V Mad]

Change the pump or you will regret it later!!