Just curious. Has anybody used Onix brand fuel pumps in their XJR?

The fuel pumps died in my 99 XJR last week. The car is in the shop, and I should have it back in a day or two. Timing was horrible, as the car is my daily driver, and funds are lacking at the moment.

I work at an auto parts store, and bought two Onix brand pumps for my Jag. I got them for less than $40.00 each (employee cost), and they include the strainers. I was looking at twice that much for Airtex pumps and separate strainers. I'm not all that impressed with Airtex, anyway. The previous owner had one Airtex pump installed a year or two ago, and it's already toast.

Will these Onix pumps last for a while, until I can install some Jag pumps in the future? Does anyone have experience with this brand?

On a side note, it's been a week since my feline broke down, and I am going through some serious withdrawels...

 

Denso has an old part number that includes the strainers. Some distributors may still have stock. Worldpac had them at one time.

Be sure you check the link leads at both ends, and the terminals for signs of scorching. You can replace the very expensive link leads with plain wiring without adverse effects. Use fuel rated wire with teflon/tefzel insulation.

 

I'm pretty sure the wiring is okay, as the previous owner had the wiring done at a Jag dealer last year. Still, I'll make sure my mechanic knows to check the wiring. I'm hoping he gets to it today. He was on vacation last week, so the shop is a little backed up...