Fuel pickup and reserve unit

David C · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 10:10 AM

The fuel pickup on my 403 seems to be suffering the effects of its advancing years. The upper pipe no longer shuts off and the gauze has disintegrated.

Has anyone managed to repair one of these or found a specialist who can?

CEL · #2 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 11:29 AM

I believe SLJ in Warminster can sort it.

David C · #3 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 11:37 AM

I have discovered that Four Ashes garage can supply a new unit but it's nearly £500. Just checking if there is an affordable alternative before I raid the piggy bank.

peter dowdle · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 03:32 PM

David

The 4 Ashes garage units were alway reco units years ago which for that amount of money was crazy. If they are now new check that the pipes are the correct length as per your original bristol unit. They were also fitted to Rovers ( I think P3 and 4 5 and 6 DB Aston Martins but they are usually no better than Bristol ones. The unit in my 411 worked electronically but the ball valve in the unit leaked. Never could get it going so I have blocked the shorter tube so I am drawing fuel from the longer tube.

Interested to see how you get on. None of my cars have the unit working (403 411 and 412)

Regards Peter Dowdle

David C · #5 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 04:17 PM

A little more browsing on the 4 Ashes site suggests they can refurbish the units at a cost in the region of £400. This would include a new solenoid and replacement body that will work with E10 - unlike the original.

They advertise a unit specifically for the 403, so I have to hope it will be the correct dimensions.

peter dowdle · #6 (**permalink**) 08-06-23, 10:59 PM

David thank you for that I hadn't checked the site for years. I will have to sell one of the back paddocks to buy 3 of them at that price and to put fuel in the 411 and 412. The joys of Bristol motoring !