Shaunc

Hi all
Just wondering if it is essential to replace the fuel pump relay on an xr3i mfi with an original one from another car or do these standard "furl pump relays" from eBay or euro car parts work just as well?

The original second hand pink relays for sale can be a bit pricey for a part your not even 100% actually work and most ebayers won't grunted it either. However their seem to be a few non specific fuel pump relays for sale quite cheaply on ebay and also a few relays from eBay, euro car parts and gl motor factors which are specific for my model of escort (or so the say). So does anyone know if they are OK? And if they are then why are so many people paying loads for second hand ones which are a gamble?!

costina

iTrader: (1)

how much do they go for?

ajamesc

Relay is a relay as long as it has the same amp rating it will be fine

Shaunc

Original ones can be going for 40-60 quid or possibly around the 20 quid mark for a ruff looking, found at the bottom of a box one.

These replacement ones I'm asking about are as little as a tenner!

Shaunc

Thanks for the info pal. I'm guessing I'll find the amp rating stamped on the real somewhere?

ajamesc

A new one will be amp rated. I guess the old one should say what amp it is. If not someone on here may know

costina

iTrader: (1)

I didnt think they was a std type of relay Andy think they have some kind of timer in them.
I have some here i will have to look.

Paul

ajamesc

Fook knows mate I thought he was on about a standard type relay that's switched by a signal wire

costina

iTrader: (1)

Not really sure myself but at 60 notes for a nos relay it must be special.

Shaunc

I know but that's how much top notch new ones (old stock I persume) are going for
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/370521440832