Faulty Ejector Pumps.

[Disco_owner]

ok guys , Not really sure if anyone else's had issues with this Ejector pump Part #: PCH-840 for 300tdi motor. It seems that the part leaks coolant thru the seams of the valve body.:(
the part pictured below is a brand new one purchased from a "reputable part" supplier.:mad:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1230.jpg

Coolant has been slow leaking on top of the steering box :( but it gets slightly worse when there is more pressure with the Water Pump pushing coolant thru the hoses , that pic is only when the engine is off.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1231.jpg

I really don't have the time and energy to write up a 3 page essay about my day driving out there and putting in a warranty claim.may be I should point out that the ejector pump wasn't the only faulty part I had , take a look at this ...............:mad:



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1232.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1233.jpg

Part No:ARN 3823

Power Steering Hose from reseviour to steering Box

it has ballooned out and torn the hose out from inside where it's the crimped together . part has only done less that 10k. unfortunely I couldn't put in a warranty claim in because the part was purchased over 12month ago . policy is 20k or 12 month which ever comes first.:mad::mad::mad:

[Rangier Rover]

That's a bit ordinary for sure.:mad: I go crazy if that happens to me here as so much freight and time is involved:( That could have left you stranded somewhere remote as well:eek:

[Disco_owner]

That's a bit ordinary for sure.:mad: I go crazy if that happens to me here as so much freight and time is involved:( That could have left you stranded somewhere remote as well:eek:


yeah mate , pretty ordinary :(, It's fine when this happends and you happen to be in city metro as most these places are withing arms reach so to speak , but different story if you're somewhere relatively remote such as "Coolah" where there are no dealers or parts suppliers around for hundreds or even thousands of k's :mad:

The salesman wanted the old parts back before issuing the new part even thou I showed him picture proof of the leak on my digital camera after he tracked down the Invoice for the purchased so called part , I said soon as I take the old one out and install the new one I will express post the "faulty part" back to them and they can do whatever they want with it.:mad:

In that case we'll have to put in a Temporary charge on your credit card till we recieve the old one back "say" the SalesMan.

Nope , thanks , but I would not be paying for another ejector pump :mad: as they had already rejected the claim for the power steering hose . grabbed the new one and left.

[87County]

................ That could have left you stranded somewhere remote as well:eek:

these are cheap and can give trouble - we actually carry spares in each of the 300tdis

[Disco_owner]

these are cheap and can give trouble - we actually carry spares in each of the 300tdis

yes, they're cheap and I definitely will be carrying spares for sure if I was planning a big trip outback , However I would be more inclined to do away with this cheap plastic ejectror pumps alltogether for reliability sake , I read a post on here a while ago that someone actually replaced theirs with some sort of Brass fitting . I'll see if I can find the post.

[Sprint]

wtf is an ejector pump?

[Rangier Rover]

wtf is an ejector pump?

It is a very high pressure pump the works the eject seat where the mother in law sits:twisted:;)


















Helps bleed any air out of the cooling system with out being too technical;)

[Disco_owner]

It is a very high pressure pump the works the eject seat where the mother in law sits:twisted:;)










Helps bleed any air out of the cooling system with out being too technical;)

thanks mate you beat me to it...:angel:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1206.jpg






AKA "Air Purge hoses"

No:6;)

[Tank]

thanks mate you beat me to it...:angel:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/10/1206.jpg






AKA "Air Purge hoses"

No:6;)
I've a brass T piece in that spot and dont seem to have a problem with it, is there anything mechanical in this "ejector" pump or is it just a fitting with 2 hoses one side and 1 hose on the other, is there a valve or diaphragm in it, Regards Frank.

[Disco_owner]

I've a brass T piece in that spot and dont seem to have a problem with it, is there anything mechanical in this "ejector" pump or is it just a fitting with 2 hoses one side and 1 hose on the other, is there a valve or diaphragm in it, Regards Frank.

Frank , I believe there is a valve inside the Ejector Pump , someone like dave blknight or JC can confirm this , I haven't pulled one apart myself yet so I can't say . but seeing your T-piece is doing an adequate job I might throw one in myself. or at least carry one in the car .

[OldDisco98]

Mine went about 2 - 3 months ago and had a brass tee fitted no trouble so far and have done a fully loaded trip from Geelong to Shep and back no problems at all.

:D

[Disco_owner]

Arrrgh , the New Ejector pump I got as a warranty replacement is leaking as well.:mad:

That's it , It's going to be replaced with a T-Piece , does anyone have a part number or dimensions of the T-Piece they used in replacement of the Ejector Pump?

[Rangier Rover]

Arrrgh , the New Ejector pump I got as a warranty replacement is leaking as well.:mad:

That's it , It's going to be replaced with a T-Piece , does anyone have a part number or dimensions of the T-Piece they used in replacement of the Ejector Pump?

You may be able to make one, Would only need a pin hole to do the bleed job or will by pass the coolant to much in real hard going. Be best with a small flare/barb so the hose wont slip. What I would do anyway:angel: