Not the thread I was looking for, and a different approach....
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Page 5 of the ML article has post #90 by our own lozcb. Describes the job as quite a bit more awkward that the author of article. It is a DIY job but for the determined and committed.
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Started attempting to change my F1 pump now seeing as nomorejags has made it sound relatively easy for the average astute guy who is prepared to have a go ,
Just to let you know im not exactly a novice , rebuilt my 4200 from salvage so i know a little of it workings, and all for saving a few quid (bucks) and enjoy tinkering with cars generally,
Easy it aint , he forgot to mention a few things which makes me wonder whether he actually did the complete repair or as i suspect played about with the already removed old pump. Start to finish extracting the old pump 28mins no way , to remove the the boot interior alone carefully would take that, which gives you access to the pump power connector , most important i would say other wise you have to cut the wires."