[Vwdiesel] '00 Golf IP pump seal problem

[Tad]

Occasional stream of bubbles is totally normal.  As long as it's not 50/50
air/fuel, you're fine. :)

On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Stephen Sherman <spsherm at msn.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
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