Fuel pump cradle

[LH16v]

Remove and replaced a fuel pump on a ph2 R19 16v however in my haste to get the pump back in and the car back on the road I have managed to snap off 3 of the metal clips that hold the cradle onto the plastic washer thing. As a result I dont think the pump is sitting correctly.

There are only 2 clips holding it in place.



I was thinking about using a sealant around the top of the cradle to hold it in place. Any suggestions?

 

[Chris H]

why not just fit the ring as usual then tap the edges over to hold the ring tight in place.

 

[LH16v]

why not just fit the ring as usual then tap the edges over to hold the ring tight in place.

Thanks. I was thinking about doing that but does it need to be air tight? Won't petrol spill out over the top of the tank when the car is moving?

 

[Chris H]

if you tap it over right it will be air tight

 

[Soneji]

Silicon sealant

gaffer tape

 

[LH16v]

Silicon sealant

gaffer tape

Ha Ha. I was actually thinking of that. Worried that petrol might react with the silicone though.

if you tap it over right it will be air tight

Thanks. Think I will give this a go....might put a bit of silicone sealant around it for good measure