TD5 Fuel tank/ Pump

[DeeJay]

I think Superman fitted the fuel pump in my TD5..
Is this a seal already in the tank neck?. It's as solid as a rock & seems part of the tank.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/666.jpg

If so, then the previous owner or his mechanic refitted a new pump without removing it, so there are two seals, it was a PIA to get the retaining ring off & I cant get it back on, I even made up a special tool & with all my considerable weight on it, no go..


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/667.jpg

If I remove the new seal the pump sits flush with the lip & the collar would probably re fit pretty easily.
I just don't want to smash up something that I can't replace. Here is a pic with it the way I think it should sit- flush with the lip & the lug a fair way in.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/668.jpg

Thanks, David

[JoeFriend]

Yeah I had this issue - have you tried installing the seal on the lip of the tank first, then screwing down the pump bit? I did it that way, then when I put the screw cap back on, I put the right hand side on first and screwed it around (find where the thread starts and it will lock itself in place eventually).

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[DeeJay]

Yeah I had this issue - have you tried installing the seal on the lip of the tank first, then screwing down the pump bit? I did it that way, then when I put the screw cap back on, I put the right hand side on first and screwed it around (find where the thread starts and it will lock itself in place eventually).

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Thanks, I need to know if that black part in pic 1 is a seal, I've tried all the usual tricks..:(

[JoeFriend]

Looks to be yes. Put it on your pump the right direction, then place pump part way in the tank, install seal, then install pump.

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