G-man

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I need some advise...

I went to my local parts store and ordered a new fuel pump to replace the original OEM 85SE pump. I was told that the replacement Carter pump was a direct bolt-up replacement but now that I have it in my hands I want to make sure it's correct.

I've attached a picture from the FSM of the OEM part and my question is about the regulator/dampener at the end of the output side. The new pump doesn't have anything like it. Do I need to add something inline to compensate for whatever is missing?

btw - Mazda wanted $936 for a new one.

Also...while I'm asking, does the return line on an SE have to be FI rated or can I use cheaper non-FI fuel hose?

Thanks!

mazdaverx713b

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the return hose should be rated to handle fuel but does not need to be fuel injection rated due to it being only a return hose. i'm not a big fan of non oem indirect replacements. the fuel pump will work but its an odd fit..

chris_g

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Is anybody a real fan of non oem replacements?

I wouldn't spend $1,000 on a replacement fuel pump when I can get one for ~$100 with a regulator to boot!

I would think that the return line can be non-FI rated as there won't be that much pressure in there. If you want to be safe, I would go ahead and buy it anyways.

i just went down to look at my old pump and I don't have anything like that either. It just looks like where the power runs to the pump.

G-man

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It was kind of funny when the Mazda guy gave me the price. He said "9-36-95" and I thought he was giving me the part number!! So I said.."and what's the price?" and he replied "that's it".

Umm...I guess I'll have to go aftermarket.

At least the gaskets for the fuel tank were a reasonable price.

mazdaverx713b

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why not stay with an oem pump? just post a want to buy ad here on the forum in the 1st gen classifides for a good used pump.

JIMMY54

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hey gman

i have a spare gsl-se fuel pump if you need. 30 bucks...

pm me if you are interested

G-man

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Thanks Jimmy. I'd pay 30 bucks just to take a spin in your car one day.

I'm wondering if I'm doing myself any favours by installing a 25 year old pump. I actually have an old SE pump but I thought that while I've got the fuel tank out, installing upgraded fuel lines (hey...the lines are actually yours too!!) that I'd install a new pump too. Does that sound crazy???

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I'm still wondering about the thingy in the picture though. Anyone?

Thanks

Whisper

Looks like a pulsation dampener.