[Vwdiesel] '00 Golf IP pump seal problem

[Stephen Sherman]

Well a bit more as things unfolded...

Car drove well for a week, then one day I noticed a strong fuel smell. 
Looked under the hood, and the IP was leaking from the seal below the 
QA. Pretty obviously that gasket from the wet area and dirt.  Order the 
gasket kit and special tool, and replaced that and the top cover gasket. 
Got the QA adjustment back into the working range (good idle now), and 
things seem OK. At least no signs of new fuel leaks around the IP.  
Definitely would suggest multiple alignment marks if you do this, as I 
needed to rely on a second set to get the QA in spec. (The epoxy chipped 
off as I took it apart, so wasn't able to use those marks)

Still have some air leak, as I can occasionally see a stream of bubbles 
in the fuel clear line. Hoping its not one of the IP gaskets I replace. 
Will replace the injectors furl return line as it is getting pretty old. 
And take a closer look at the main return and fuel lines. But at this 
point, the only symptom is the air bubbles in the fuel line. No obvious 
leaks anywhere.