You may want to carry a spare but I wouldn't replace it until it's
necessary (if ever).  I still have the original in my 24 year old 77'
bus.  If you keep it protected  with a series of good filters its
should last longer the  the everyready bunny.  Check out a few junk
yards on a spare or someone on the list that wants to part with one
from a part out.  I have two or three but I think I'll keep them.

Steve

Date:    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:05:42 -0500
From:    Steve Gough <vw@emriver.com>
Subject: Electric (injection) fuel pump life span?

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Dear list:

I'm doing lots of work on an '86 Westy in preparation for a year on the =
road.  She's got
180K on her.  If there's even a 20% chance the fuel pump (which is the =
original) will
fail during that year (next 15-20K miles), I want to replace it.  Since =
the cost is $150
plus for the part, I don't want to do it unless necessary.

Any advice?  Thanks in advance.  Pmail should go to =
stevegough@emriver.com to avoid=20
list noise, please.
--
Steve Blackham
Centerville, Utah

77 transporter converted to camper (Westy top)
83 Vanagon  (New and current project)
87 Weekender