Fuel pump Bosch or AIRTEX

If you can go with Airtex, they’re the original manufacture of the motorcraft part. Literally the same part for much less when I replaced mine.

I used this one for my 02/1996 xj. The Delphi pump it comes with died after 2 weeks so I swapped it with a Bosch pump. It’s been working no problem for 2 years now

I installed the VDO unit and the Bosch main pump. Didn't skimp out anywhere when it came to the fuel system...

Another suggestions though I will admit not ideal you can get fuel surge tanks for very cheap on Smeebay load it up with a Bosch pump and they can work for some engines depending on your fuel pressure and flow needs. I have gone this route before before I could get my hands on a Mk3 fuel tank with the intank pump setup, however I will say without the proper isolation between the surge tank and chassis the noise from the pump can be annoying. At the end of the day the surge tank didnt leak and worked well for about a year before I scored 2 Mk3 tanks for my projects.

If this pump wasn\u2019t leaking, I doubt it would have run properly. Some parts weren\u2019t moving freely.\u2026 the governor collar needed to be pried off, lubed, and exercised to slide normally. Advance piston was also frozen.

Use only Bosch brand in-tank and in-line pumps.

I recently installed a Bosch 040 fuel pump (which is relayed). Now prior to when I start the car I have about 12.7v, once it starts It sits at around 11.9v because he alternator doesn't kick on.

NEVER GET AN AIRTEX PUMP unless you like doing this work, because you will be doing it again if you do.

I went with a store brand, I think airtex when I replaced mine 2 years ago. I have to replace it again before I start driving it again.

If you are buying Airtex pumps, I wouldn't be surprised if they're natural failures. 2 years ago, I installed the first replacement in a 5.7 Ram truck. It lasted 4 months. I replaced it, warrantied part, lasted -3 days-, replaced it again.