Redtop fuel problem

[g26yev]

Hi,
I have a mk1 nova redtop, and the fuel pump is situated at the back under the car by the rear beam. There are 2 parts to it, 1 is onviously the pump but not sure what other is? Filter? Diaphragm? The top on is leaking fuel badly when the car is turned on! What is it? And where will i find one

[meritlover]

it's either a filter or pulsation damper. chances are its a filter and its corroded through. Any decent motor factors will stock them.

pics might help.

[g26yev]

Ok mate! Cant put pic up at mo im on holiday! Cheers

[g26yev]

Would this be a reason why the car wasnt running aswell as before? Because of lack of pressure or something?

[meritlover]

there's every chance. it depends just how badly it was pouring out, but it certainly wont have helped.

xx