Thread: injector pump leaking 300TDI

Originally Posted by pjlhat

While replacing the O ring we noticed fine metal flakes in the fuel cut off switch hole !!! We will now plan a rebuild of the pump by a diesel server. Will my rebuild kit plus a new O ring be sufficient for a rebuild? Or will I need to purchase more parts?
Peter

Hi Peter,
Metal flakes would seem to indicate that the hard-facing is starting to fail on some of the pump internals. So, I'd guess you will be up for more than just seals, bushes and gaskets. But your pump re-builder should be able to supply everything required.
By the way, "diesel server"? Did you manage to find a servo where someone still comes out to your car to fill it up?? Or did you mean one of those blokes that work in womens' dress shops - a "diesel fit-her"??
Ian

[QUOTE=Leo109;2570620]Hi Peter,
Metal flakes would seem to indicate that the hard-facing is starting to fail on some of the pump internals. So, I'd guess you will be up for more than just seals, bushes and gaskets. But your pump re-builder should be able to supply everything required.
Thanks for that. Yes the pump rebuilder estimate is some where between $1800 and $2500 plus labor to remove and replace the pump so I am looking at an ex change from another supplier for $660 and yes do the job myself!!!
I haven't been able to find the special tool to hold the timing pulley is there a bush mechanics plan B ?
Peter

Plan B would be to remove the timing cover and install a new timing belt while your in there.

The way I would go about it is...

find a cheap second hand pump, send it in with your rebuild kit to be rebuilt and tuned.

Get a timing belt and kit.

strip down the front of the engine, pull the gear off of the front of the pump send it in to be fitted to your pump, then remove your pump.

install the newly rebuilt pump, install the timing belt and put your second hand pump up for grabs.

Originally Posted by pjlhat

I haven't been able to find the special tool to hold the timing pulley is there a bush mechanics plan B ?
Peter

Have a look here: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...-12-045-a.html
And there's a photo of my bodgy set-up on page 2 of this thread: 300Tdi injection pump

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Originally Posted by Leo109

Hi Peter,
Metal flakes would seem to indicate that the hard-facing is starting to fail on some of the pump internals. So, I'd guess you will be up for more than just seals, bushes and gaskets. But your pump re-builder should be able to supply everything required.
Thanks for that. Yes the pump rebuilder estimate is some where between $1800 and $2500 plus labor to remove and replace the pump so I am looking at an ex change from another supplier for $660 and yes do the job myself!!!
I haven't been able to find the special tool to hold the timing pulley is there a bush mechanics plan B ?
Peter

Hi, where did you get the exchange unit from if I may ask?

Thanks,
Tom.

Hi, where did you get the exchange unit from if I may ask?

Contact Brian at Land vehicles spares Silverdale

Originally Posted by pjlhat

Hi, where did you get the exchange unit from if I may ask?

Contact Brian at Land vehicles spares Silverdale

Hi, thanks for that.

Cheers,
Tom.