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  1. 27th April 2009, 12:00 PM #1
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    oil leak

    My 300tdi has developed an oil leak around the oil pump (or I assume it is the oil pump) It is located below and to the rear of the mechanical fuel pump. Is this likely to develope into a major problem preventing me from driving? How easy is it to rectify and how do I do this? Jim
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    "major problem preventing me from driving"
    Hard to say if we cannot have a look at it. My old Disco was leaking on the houses and never give me problem during the 100000 km that i have it with the leaks.

    It would be good if you can reapir it now that it is not serious and not have problems later on in the bush
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  3. 27th April 2009, 12:53 PM #3
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    You're not referring to the vacuum pump are you? They are notorious for leaks...
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    My mistake. It is the vacuum pump. What is the repair needed? Just a tightening of the mounting bolts or gasket replacement? Jim
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    There is a repair depending on what's gone wrong which involves drilling the rivets and replacing with small bolts, or you can buy a brand spanka for around 90 pounds from the UK.
    There is also much debate as to whether after market ones are as good as the genuine article. I installed an aftermarket one and after 15000km a welsh plug fell out of it. Cost me $2.50 to fix. To me, the design of all of them looks like they are just asking to fail But I'm no engineer...
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