Thread: Broken Lift Pump 300Tdi

yes i have a new one out of the box and broken after 5 minutes too

sending it back shortly for a replacement, looks OE too.

jc

Thanks Justin. Yes, these two had broken after a few minutes, too. PM sent re supplier and brand.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Thanks Justin. Yes, these two had broken after a few minutes, too. PM sent re supplier and brand.

Ron, if you are talking about the 2 replacement pumps breaking, then I would compare the pump lever travel of the original pump with the 2 broken ones also the length of the levers.
I remember years back a mate of mine was having trouble with breaking fuel pump levers (on a ford V8). Problem was that there was a spacer between the pump mounting face and the block, which had fallen off when he removed the original pump. When he put the new (Ford) pump on without the spacer he broke 2 before he realised the spacer was missing, does the LR have a spacer? Regards Frank.

No spacer, just rubbish quality as far as i can see

Yes Ron, same brand etc

JC

Hi Frank, I remember the spacers. I think they were fibre to stop heat being transferred from the block to the pump in the hope it would mitigate vapour lock.

Justin, do you really want a replacement from the same supplier?

The problem with rubbish parts is the extra labour cost involved. Unless the customer says he wants the cheaper part, the mechanic probably has to wear the labour. However, it doesn't do the mechanic's reputation any good. Customers will always be quick to blame the mechanic (jeez, I do! ).

I won't buy parts now unless I get them from LR Aust or I can be sure they are OE or better. Too many problems with aftermarket stuff.

I was talking to Bruce Davis (Davis Performance Landys) about this a couple of years ago and he won't fit non-genuine or better as he can't afford to have a failure and return.

Easy throw the lift pump in the bin and use a electric fuel pump in place

Originally Posted by p38arover

Justin, do you really want a replacement from the same supplier?

The problem with rubbish parts is the extra labour cost involved. Unless the customer says he wants the cheaper part, the mechanic probably has to wear the labour. However, it doesn't do the mechanic's reputation any good. Customers will always be quick to blame the mechanic (jeez, I do! ).

I won't buy parts now unless I get them from LR Aust or I can be sure they are OE or better. Too many problems with aftermarket stuff.

I was talking to Bruce Davis (Davis Performance Landys) about this a couple of years ago and he won't fit non-genuine or better as he can't afford to have a failure and return.

There are other options available from suppliers too, OEM, or genuine or dash R are all worth considering, sometimes the 'r' parts are good ones from Delphi or similar, so it is always worth asking the brand/manufacturer when ordering equivalent bits. I'll be ringing them today...

Bruce is right on there, I agree totally NOONE can afford to be doing jobs twice due to faulty parts. Certainly the customer shouldn't pay, except of course if THEY supply the parts, which is something I make clear if they do that. My warranty covers workmanship and parts supplied by me.


JC