Upgraded in-tank fuel pump for late-’90s K-series Caterham

[Scott_]

I have a ‘99 Caterham with the 1.8 K-series VVC and the original tank and in-tank fuel pump. Later this year I’m swapping to a Esslinger stroked 2.3 Duratec and would like to upgrade the pump now while the K-series is still in the car.

Has anyone upgraded the pump in the original K-series carrier? I’ve seen the Walbro GSS242 mentioned.  I’m also looking at a DW200 255 LPH, since it’s readily available in the US.

What pump did you use, and how did you modify the original carrier?

 

Scott

[pethier]

Scott,

 

Would you please educate me on where this pump mounts?

 

I have an unused fuel tank for my 1991 deDion Caterham.  Unfortunately, I do not have the carrier.  The in-tank mounting port is not on the top of the tank, but on the car-right side (end?) of the tank.  I'd like to obtain a carrier.

 

The engine in the car is a Ford Zetec with Hayabusa injection.

[Scott_]

13 minutes ago, pethier said:

Scott,

 

Would you please educate me on where this pump mounts?

 

I have an unused fuel tank for my 1991 deDion Caterham.  Unfortunately, I do not have the carrier.  The in-tank mounting port is not on the top of the tank, but on the car-right side (end?) of the tank.  I'd like to obtain a carrier.

 

The engine in the car is a Ford Zetec with Hayabusa injection.

On my car the pump assembly is in-tank and goes into the side of the tank so the tank has to come out for service/replacement.   I'm not sure about your year car but the assembly for mine came out of some Rover.

 

Perhaps if your tank is an original Caterham tank you could send a pic to Caterham and ask if they carry the assembly or have a cross reference that would work for yours.   

 

Scott