[Vwdiesel] IP / bosch info - O-ring

[Chris Granju]

So, does replacing the O-ring involve dismantling everything between the
fuel line exits & the ring itself?

-c



> agreed, that is very common and just an o ring.
>
> Give the list the exact pump number from the side of
> the pump and I am sure someone can give you a number
> to call or web site to order the 0 ring.
>
> Good luck, Bryan
> --- slatersfb at aol.com wrote:
> > If pump is otherwise good, just replace the 'O' ring
> > - simple & cheap.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Granju <carstuff at fiataccompli.com>
> > To: vwdiesel at audifans.com
> > Sent: Mon, 16 May 2005 11:36:20 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] IP / bosch info
> >
> >
> > I have what seems to be pretty darned common;
> > leaking between the main body
> > & the 'head' section (where the fuel lines come
> > out).   Otherwise, no
> > running problems.   This is on a car (maybe pump
> > too??) with 425K, so I'm
> > hesitant to spend the extra $$...even if I can
> > recoup it later by parting
> > the car if something too large fails on the car.
> > I've acquired a
> > replacement pump with a quarter the mileage but the
> > same leak.  I'd hoped to
> > rebuild it & replace mine....just weighing out the
> > options.  I figured this
> > case would require nothing more than disassembly &
> > reassembly w/ new
> > gaskets/seals.
> > -c
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <LBaird119 at aol.com>
> > To: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 11:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] IP / bosch info
> >
> >
> > > is anyone
> > > familiar w/ the Bosch diesel books?   ...
> > >
> > >   I have the green, little thick Bosch book and
> > the yellow, VE one.  They
> > > cover principles of operation but in no way cover
> > rebuilding.  They keep
> > > that info pretty strongly to themselves.
> > >   If you have a worn input bushing that requires
> > honing in a new bushing.
> > > Not within the shop tool capabilities of most of
> > us even if it IS within
> > > our knowlege base.
> > >      Loren
> >
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