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[arjc1]

Sorry - I should have been clearer - the EML came on before I unplugged the MAF after going for a bit of a drive to test the thing out on the road - but it has remained on obviously through removing the MAF and re-connecting it.

Yes - the pressure gauge has a flexible hose - I can try that. What's the betting this is just the fuel pump which is what many of you told me in the first place - but it looks a big of a dog to get out with the towbar strengthening in place!

[dave the builder]

there is an access panel in the boot to get to the fuel pump

[Andy H]

there is an access panel in the boot to get to the fuel pump

which shouldn't be obstructed by the towbar bracketry.

The towbar I fitted certainly didn't go across the access panel.

[Doctor Gollum]

there is an access panel in the boot to get to the fuel pump

which shouldn't be obstructed by the towbar bracketry.

The towbar I fitted certainly didn't go across the access panel.

The factory tow bars have a plate that bolts through the boot floor, but no telling what aftermarket bodgery has done.

The plate is only held by four screws, so undoing three should allow access as the plate can then be pivoted to one side

[arjc1]

So - just to close this one out. The car has been sitting on our driveway for the past 6 months because life got in the way, but this week I've had a need to get it running again. This time I couldn't cajole it at all to keep running so, with no spare time available, I sent it to the local garage - along with a spare fuel pump to fit. 1.5 hours later they came back with it fixed - it was actually a split fuel hose inside the fuel tank - so the original pump was working fine, but most of the fuel was falling back into the tank!

Thanks for all your interest and support in getting this going.     

[Raeturbo]

Good, pity you didn’t take it earlier, but hindsight is a beautiful thing👍

[dave the builder]

So - just to close this one out. The car has been sitting on our driveway for the past 6 months because life got in the way, but this week I've had a need to get it running again. This time I couldn't cajole it at all to keep running so, with no spare time available, I sent it to the local garage - along with a spare fuel pump to fit. 1.5 hours later they came back with it fixed - it was actually a split fuel hose inside the fuel tank - so the original pump was working fine, but most of the fuel was falling back into the tank!

Thanks for all your interest and support in getting this going.     

I've had the exact same problem in the past 

regular fuel rated rubber line swells inside the tank

the solution is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311899165989 

[Raeturbo]

Indeed and that’s why due care is needed with this E10 shit, I won’t put it in any of my cars

[cam.in.head]

neither will i if i can help it. esso synergy 99 in all mine .
im pretty sure gates r14 hose is suitable for submersion and the type dave mentioned too.
my other cars are all getting changed to codan r9 including the short injector ones on jetronic  injection cars.so at least e10 proof if im stuck.

[dave the builder]

The reason for the "Protec Fuel Systems Convoluted In Tank Fuel Hose - 8/9mm Ends / 280mm Long" in my link is because the original in tank hose is shaped with tight curves ,which is difficult to achieve with off the shelf hose in such a tight space 

[grifter]

The reason for the "Protec Fuel Systems Convoluted In Tank Fuel Hose - 8/9mm Ends / 280mm Long" in my link is because the original in tank hose is shaped with tight curves ,which is difficult to achieve with off the shelf hose in such a tight space 

Hi Dave

Where does that fitment on the end of the pipe go or does that come off, is there a push on clip on the in tank pipe or is i tjubillee clips or those spring clips?

Had a look on the parts diagram and it doesn't show any type of clips I can see.

https://opel.catalogs-parts.com/#{client:1;page:part;lang:ru;category:car;catalog:v94;group:g;groupsub:0;subgroup:23-1}

[cam.in.head]

the last 'in tank' fuel hose i changed ,cant remember what it was on had some awkward bends in it.used copper pipe for the majority and just hoses to connect ends.

[dave the builder]

Hi Dave

Where does that fitment on the end of the pipe go or does that come off, is there a push on clip on the in tank pipe or is i tjubillee clips or those spring clips?

Had a look on the parts diagram and it doesn't show any type of clips I can see.

https://opel.catalogs-parts.com/#{client:1;page:part;lang:ru;category:car;catalog:v94;group:g;groupsub:0;subgroup:23-1}

The pipe doesn't come with the black plastic fitting shown on the ebay listing 
both ends of the pipe have about 30mm of strait (NOT Convoluted) pipe ,1 x 9mm ID ,1 x 8mm ID
the rest of the pipe is convoluted /corrugated ,making it very flexible .
you need to gently heat (boiling water is OK, NOT a naked flame  ) the pipe to get it to slide on the pump and outlet .
standard fuel line clips to secure in place 

this pipe is a great "off the shelf solution " 

[dave the builder]

https://www.protecfuelpumps.com/fuel-hose-and-connector/  

[grifter]

Hi Dave

Where does that fitment on the end of the pipe go or does that come off, is there a push on clip on the in tank pipe or is i tjubillee clips or those spring clips?

Had a look on the parts diagram and it doesn't show any type of clips I can see.

https://opel.catalogs-parts.com/#{client:1;page:part;lang:ru;category:car;catalog:v94;group:g;groupsub:0;subgroup:23-1}

The pipe doesn't come with the black plastic fitting shown on the ebay listing 
both ends of the pipe have about 30mm of strait (NOT Convoluted) pipe ,1 x 9mm ID ,1 x 8mm ID
the rest of the pipe is convoluted /corrugated ,making it very flexible .
you need to gently heat (boiling water is OK, NOT a naked flame  ) the pipe to get it to slide on the pump and outlet .
standard fuel line clips to secure in place 

this pipe is a great "off the shelf solution " 

Thanks, I've just got one as it will be a good piece of kit to have whenever I change that pipe, which I will do probably sooner rather than later.

G