WTB 69-73 MFI fuel pump

I just called the dealer to order a MFI fuel pump. That is after I exhausted every other aftermarket source. They seem to be NLA ! How can this be? Vertex had a "rebuilt" unit in stock that I bought just in case this was true. I am surprised I haven't seen a thread about this. What are people to do if they drive a 69-73 911 S or E. Park it?
One of the major west coast wholesalers said they heard that someone was selling some NOS units on ebay, but I found nothing.
I am looking for new, not used.

rick, if you can send me a picture of it ...... I think I have one sitting in a box. Not sure what application its for !

FRancois

Hi Rick

As I understand it, sadly it is true.

I have been told it is a Bosch issue (ie parts supplier) not Porsche per se (as Porsche and others have explained it to me). I find it hard to believe that they have stopped making them but that is the word.......at present at least.

A couple of years ago i replaced mine and the price was steep, i thought, however soon after that here in Australia it went up to over $1300 per unit (more than double what i paid). Luckily i kept my old one as I understand that the only way to get a "new" one (apart from what might be in a persons NOS stash) is to have the core rebuilt.

I have always been skeptical of rebuilt units - or ones that have been used but then stored, as unless they are like new all through they can jam up soon after installation. However I am currently looking at who can do a perfect full rebuild on these (like Gus can do on the MFI system as a whole) - here in Australia if possible then elsewhere if necessary.

While on this sort of subject I am hearing rumors that other "disposable" or maintenance parts may go the same way. While I have not any evidence, one essential part that has been mentioned in this context is the fuel filter for the MFI engines. Imagine a world where we don't have them! :(:(

I have never been in a habit of stockpiling these sort of parts but maybe it is now time to think about that :(

Apparently a new item in Germany at www.sportwagen-eckert.de

No affiliation btw.

Can the fuel pump from an MFI Mercedes Benz be made to work in this application?

Hi,

I bought a load of them from US ebay. In case this thread helps?

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...i+pump+rebuild

Alan

My original post should have been a continuation of the link that was just posted. I didn't think I was the only one who found this problem. My rebuilt will be her etoday from Vertex, I'll report what I get.

Another daunting situation...... :(

I purchased one of the last 'rebuilds' from Performance in about '06 for a spare... I think they said they had two more left at the time. It's in my 'emergency bag', along with other hard to get stuff, in the trunk....

After re-reading both of these threads, if/when the time comes, I sure hope the thing works...... :rolleyes:

During my 35+ years of dealing with these cars, I have come across many NLA parts. But a FUEL PUMP !! I guess Porsche wants these cars to die off.

http://www.cannell.co.uk/Bosch_Techn...i_crossref.pdf

Good luck,

Tom