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    Metal particles found in fuel tank

    Hi guys,
    Was going to continue on previous post but cant find it so started a fresh one.
    Removed my old fuel pump last night and found metal particles almost like silver glitter in the bottom of the swirl pot in the tank.
    Im i right in saying this could be from a failing fuel pump? sorry hav'nt got any pictures to show.
    Just wondering has anyone found the same when they've been upgrading to Walbro 255?
    Going to be replacing fuel filter and clearing out fuel lines also.
    Dave

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    whats the condition of the sock and the fuel filter? it might just be scratching from every time a fuel nozzle is put into the neck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amonlym View Post
    whats the condition of the sock and the fuel filter? it might just be scratching from every time a fuel nozzle is put into the neck.
    The sock looks intacked but also ive notice metal particles stuck inside the webbing. It might be a contributory factor from the petrol station pump nozzles i don't know.
    I'm replacing the pump to rule out a low fuel pressure issue ive got.

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