Here's a quick update; upon further investigation, the diesel pump it
leaking from the top.  So, the big question is - how hard is it to rebuild
with a kit versus springing for a remanufactured / rebuilt pump?

Again, thanks in advance,
-dm

On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 12:17 PM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> The previous responses are how I replaced mine. Make sure you clean all
> debris from around the area before disassembling and making sure it stays
> clean as well as drizzle clean diesel fuel around the O ring area upon
> reassembly for a light lubricant. I was hesitant at first but being on the
> road not having $300-400.00 and 3 days to spare I tackled it on my own.
> This list is a lifesaver of knowledge!
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Jan 28, 2014 1:30 PM, "Steve Cotsford" <cotsford@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > With the Bosch VE pump, it is possible to replace that big O-ring without
> > taking the pump apart but its not easy and everyone will tell you not to
> > attempt it.   If you take the outlet block completely off, the innards of
> > the injector pump will fall out of place so the trick is to take two
> screws
> > out and with the other two loose but still in place fit a new O ring over
> > the screws.  Then replace the two screws loosely that were out and remove
> > the other two.  This will allow the new O ring to go into the right place
> > and then you can tighten up all 4 screws properly.    Like I said, you
> have
> > to be very careful and confident and most people will call you crazy if
> you
> > attempt it.       Its not necessary to mess with the outlet fittings etc.
> >  They can stay tight on the block as the O-ring will easily go past them.
> >  Other seals are much easier to replace.    Kits of seals are available
> > online and not expensive.  I got mine from a guy in Cummings near Atlanta
> > who advertises on Ebay.   You will find write ups on google     I have
> done
> > it twice on two VW D24T diesel engines so I know it can be done but you
> > "have been told its risky" and others will repeat the warning.      If in
> > doubt get a specialist to do the job and pay the fairly expensive bill.
> >  Steve
> >
> > On Jan 28, 2014, at 1:31 PM, Dana Mueller <dmueller@WACK.COM> wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks for the response Ralph.
> > >
> > > It's leaking on the injector line side.  I understand it's the O ring,
> > > there are also springs, etc and you need to get the depth reset again.
> > > That's the part I'm a little concerned about.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM, ralph meyermann
> > > <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >
> > >> Is it leaking from the pulley side or the injector line side? One is
> > >> fairly simple the other is not. Mine was leaking like crazy on our
> first
> > >> trip and with help from this list and a $6.00 O ring gasket and an
> hours
> > >> time.
> > >>
> > >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > >> On Jan 28, 2014 11:31 AM, "Dana Mueller" <dmueller@wack.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Hi Folks,
> > >>>
> > >>> Appears my Diesel Pump is leaking like crazy.  Is there a pointer for
> > >>> either a rebuilt kit, new purchase or a place to send it?
> > >>>
> > >>> I'm in Seattle, WA.
> > >>>
> > >>> Thoughts please?  Thanks in advance!
> > >>>
> > >>> --
> > >>> -dm
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > -dm
> >
>

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-dm