Fuel pump question

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 11:43:10 pm 05/02/05 Parker Wulf <badvdub@gmail.com> wrote:
> My main pump was leaking on the banjo bolt (output hose to
> accumulator), and i replaced the pump with a Walbro 255lph inline unit
> that i purchased from Scott F. Williams.
> Basically now I am running without the check valve and accumulator.
> I haven't drove the car yet but it seems to run and start fine, for
> the moment anyway (and not leak gas, thank god).
>
> Is there anything wrong running with this setup?
>
> Thanks!
> Parker
> 1987 Scirocco 2.0 16v

No idea, but for the leaky banjo bolt, when they say "always replace" for
those copper washers, they mean "always replace". I recently installed a
used pump with new washers, it was defective (but didn't leak), so I then
installed the new pump with those same washers, and it leaked. I put on new
washers Saturday, and no leaks. I'm planning to stockpile a few of the
various washers, just so I have them. My experience with reusing washers
has not been good. I do know there are supposed to be vapour lock issues if
things get hot, so watch for bad hot starting.

cathy