Jacorosso Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hi this weekend I have managed to buy myself a lovely 1983 Acclaim :)On getting the old girl home I have spotted an oil leak and it looks like its coming from the fuel pump. I can't locate a new one can anyone helpMany thanksJamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Try making a new gasget for the pump, pumps do not usually leak oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Try making a new gasget for the pump, pumps do not usually leak oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yea that is an option would have liked to get a new part as my plan is to revamp the old girl.Also needed is the drivers side seat belt plug as the spring has come out of mine if anyone has one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Acclaim Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Maybe the guru could confirm, but wouldn't a 1979-1984 Honda Civic fuel pump fit?? There are plenty on Ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CIVIC-1-3-PIERBURG-Fuel-Pump-79-84-/310581529018?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Year%3A1983%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item48501a09ba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Certainly looks the same from the piccies in the Haynes manual... Other than the changes to the carbs the engine was a straight swap wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Cool thanks for your help. The old girl is going in next Friday for the dreaded MOT so fingers crossed she will be ok. Once she has her full mot then it's time for a lovely bath in wax oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The Guru (Barry) is spot on. Adam is also right should you wish to source a replacement fuel pump. The EN4 engine was lifted straight out of the 2nd generation Civic. Hobby, the Civic 1300S also used the same carbs as the Acclaim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I've got an Acclaim for breaking, in southeast Cornwall, fuel pump and seatbelt plug are on there and serviceable, plenty of other small bits if you need them too, please get in touch via PM if interested. hope this helps.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Had the fuel pump off today and its not the pump its the gaskets. Can anyone help me with a link or a site I can order these from as the oil leak is fairly major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Could make your own with something like this.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Oil-Water-Resistant-Gasket-Paper-165-x-165-x-0-8mm-Pack-of-2-/271055324965?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1c280725Just search for "gasket paper" on Ebay, there are different thicknesses available. I have used cereal boxes before now, in an emergency, used with a little gasket cement it works very well.I tend to use this nowadays, recommended by someone on this forum.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-5910-Premium-Black-Silicone-80ml-Gasket-Maker-Sealant-1126633-/121090124681?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item1c3188ab89Hope that is of some use to you.Spider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I second the gasket paper idea. You'll be surprised how often you end up using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Nice one will give it a try. It looks like pervious owner had been there before making a right old mess. Thanks again for your help ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 After striping it down and taking all the bits off we have found the problem. It was a 5mm rubber gasket made by Volvo that had cracked and was letting the oil spew out. I have attached the eBay page if your interestedLook at this on eBay:463391, Spacer, Volvo Pentahttp://bit.ly/ZSRMX0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Acclaim Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 7749 wrote:After striping it down and taking all the bits off we have found the problem. It was a 5mm rubber gasket made by Volvo that had cracked and was letting the oil spew out. I have attached the eBay page if your interestedLook at this on eBay:463391, Spacer, Volvo Pentahttp://bit.ly/ZSRMX0why did it have a gasket from a Volvo boat engine? is that normal?? :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorosso Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Not sure but must have worked before it split. I've ordered a new one and gasket from Sweden so will let you know if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Not as far as I'm aware I just use cerial packet. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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