I would not pull a pump to fix the top seal--too easy to do with the pump
in the car--unless other things were also needing repair.

Jim

On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Ralph Meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> I have done a bunch of miscellaneous automatic repairs as well as
> rebuilding a few engines, I am still gun shy about getting deep into an
> injection pump. I would pull the pump and diesel shop to do it. I have
> heard many good things about Giles at performance diesel. I am planning on
> sending my pump there for a rebuild/tune to my Westy next winter, due to
> other upgrades currently absorbing my extra funds.
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Feb 14, 2014 2:31 PM, "Dana Mueller" <dmueller@wack.com> wrote:
>
> > 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
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > -dm
> >
>