Hello Jim, It seems all is well and the pump is great. This has definitely been quite an experience but I don't regret starting it. I can't help myself really. I think my girlfriend is half pleased (that I fixed the car) and half disappointed because of all the time it took. We have a 2 month old little boy called Arthur so no doubt he can take part in future projects!!!
Anyway, thank you so much form your help, you are the oracle.
Incidentally, I am on the look out for a cd player for said car. Ever fitted one and had the whole vin code thing sorted? It has a broken tape player in it at the moment. You're probably wondering why I bought this car!!