9 June 2016
New Sytec ITP318 fuel pump arrived yesterday. It’s a direct replacement and requires no modification to fit the Vectra B so I cracked on and got it installed.
First of all find the fuel rail pressure release valve and using tissue or cloth press it in to release all pressure from the fuel line, V6 valve show below.
Under the rear seats you’ll find a plastic cover that gives access to the in-tank pump.
Removing the cover you’ll see this.
Now press the plastic tabs in and pull the fuel lines off, expect some fuel spillage but not much, also remove the loom plug. Gently tap the steel ring and once free wiggle and pull gently on the metal pipes poking out the top.
You’ll now be in the fuel tank so release the rubber feed pipe from the metal top and remove the pump wiring from the fuel pump. Then press the three plastic tabs and pull the pump assembly from the.
Carefully press the three inner plastic tabs and the pump will be free.
Old verse new, identical so all good.
Assembly is the reversal and really easy. With the new pump in the carrier I popped it all back in the car. Tested with Opcom by latching the fuel pump relay to prime and fuel rail and remove all air as a bit too late to start the car last night. Test drive tonight so fingers crossed the fuel pump issue is finally sorted.