You can try a seal. Often the leak is caused by the bushing and/or shaft
being worn. Things have to be inspected.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Frank Lee
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage

Dennis,

Does this injector pump leakage mean I need a rebuilt? Or can the pump get a
replacement seal in place as some have suggested to me?

If I need a rebuild who./were is a good source?
I called PartsPlaceInc. They have mine for $500 plus $34 for a recommend a
tool to lock Cam, and a head gasket.

If I do this it will be my first deep engine surgery.   I'd love to find a
coach in the Baltimore -Central Maryland area to work beside.

Frank

On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 4:13 PM, Dennis Haynes
<d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Most likely the booster pump was added due to the main injector pump
> being shot. Common leak point is the pump haft seal-bushing. This leak
> point also causes the pump to loose prime often making starting
> difficult. The pump probably needs a rebuild. ...
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Frank Lee
> Subject: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
>
>  I see diesel fuel leakage at the base of the Injector.
> ....   It works.    ...
> Starting is getting to be more challenging ...
>
But then runs very well when started....
>

> .....Diesel fuel seeps onto the bracket below  the injector pump body.
>  None
> of the fuel hoses or pressure tube connections is damp. ....
>

>
>