Ep. 6 - Plumbing & wiring external fuel pump and filters on the VR6 swapped Rabbit | Cali MK1 Part 6

Making more progress with the VR6 swapped MK1 Rabbit in this episode! The gas tank of a Rabbit diesel doesn't have an in-tank fuel pump, the pump is ran off of t he timing belt on the engine. So my solution is to run an external pump and filters. There's a nice recess next to the tank where I can gravity feed a 100 micron filter before a high pressure fuel pump pumps the gasoline/petrol to the engine bay using the existing hard lines. There, it passes through a smaller 10 micron filter before entering the fuel rail. The factory fuel pressure regulator holds the fuel rail at about 3 BAR of pressure before excess fuel returns to the tank using the factory return lines. There isn't much space next to the tank, but some creativity with a bracket means the pump and filter fit nicely. Lastly, to wire the pump, I used a chassis ground on the mounting bolt to the chassis, and ran the 12V+ to the relay under the dash.
I also wanted to pull the tank and clean it both inside and out. Surprisingly, the inside of the tank was really clean! The outside not so much, but both got a nice cleaning anyway.
One more thing checked off the list. I hope you like my install! Up next will be shift linkages, downpipes and exhaust, axles, brakes, wheels & tires. It's all going to come together quickly over the next few weeks! Stay tuned.

[@bealzibub4002]

Excellent 👍🏻 when I’ve got the bits together I’ll give you a shout to come back to England for a holiday 😂

[@anacletoignacio8497]

Got a question, I would need some info on what exact pump you had went with? I'm searching for one as well for my VR6 and am in need.

[@wobjobs]

This is the one I’m using for now. I plan on upgrading in the future but this one is getting the job done.
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