Fuel Pump Removal

Hi all, I am trying to remove all the pumps from my old 2.5TD but I can't seem to be able to get the Fuel pump off. I have removed all the bolts but the bloody think still won't come off. Has anyone got any ideas what else I need to do?? I am also wondering what else I should try salvaging from the old engine to sell on?

Thanks for any advice that you may give

Lift pump or injection pump? Are you following a manual or just undoing stuff and hoping it falls off?

Just undoing stuff and hoping it falls I have never done anything like this before. I tried looking at haynes after I had messed about with it and ended up even more confused!!

It is the pump at the front it has the small pipes going to each cylinder I think so I am guessing it may be the injection pump but it is a pure guess!!!

Sorry I seem pathetic but I really am just trying to wing it as I really have no idea what I should be doing.

Ok - first thing to do is STOP!

First principles of messing about with cars/engines/anything that might go bang and take your house with it:

Buy the right manual that covers the equipment.

Read the manual section on what you want to achieve from beginning to end - eg Haynes manual section on removing the injection pump (you were, at least, right about that) and make sure you understand what's involved and that you've got the right tools (or substitutes) to hand.

Once you've done that - have a bloody good look at it in situ, BEFORE you pick up any tools. Find all the bits that the manual mentions.

Then decide if you're up to doing the job - if you think you can't because there's something you don't understand in the manual, or there's something the manual mentions that you can't find/see - ask for advice at this point and then make your decision.

FWIW, Haynes rate this as a 'four spanner' job - ordinarily that means don't go near it, even with someone elses, unless you're a pretty competent home mechanic with a pretty comprehensive tool kit. As you're not going to be refitting it, it's an easier task.

It should go like this:

Disconnect the throttle cable and wiring from the stop solenoid.
Remove the fuel and fuel return lines from the pump - if they're still fitted on your engine as it's out of the car.
Remove the injector lines from the pump and from the injectors.
Remove the three securing nuts holding the pump on and then 'withdraw' the pump towards the bulkhead end of the engine.

If it sticks at this point, I'm a bit stuck on how to advise you - CharlesY might have a better idea.

I did all that I think but some of it doesn't seem quite right There were 4 bolts holding it in place and the "spindle?" seems to go into the casing at the front of the engine. I removed all the bolts but it seems to be sticking in the casing. There is a small plate on the opposite side of the casing. On second thoughts have I got the right pump?

Which engine is it?

Its a 2.5TD. The other question is as they aren't very popular engines any more is actully taking it apart to sell the parts or am I not really going to get very much for them? I could find any second hand bits on eBay for them so I am thinking there isn't much demand.

Have you taken the timing belt off and the injection pump sprocket?

If not, I'd be seriously tempted to bolt it all back together and leave well enough alone. Take it off as and when you manage to sell it seperately fron the engine - or failing that, sell the pump complete with a 'free' engine.

No idea whether you'd be able to get more for the bits, probably but not definitely if you want an opinion.

Cheers,

It seems like I am well out of my depth here, I guess it was pretty daft to expect things to just come apart easily for me. Thanks again Adz you have been a great help today.

You will need to take the pully off the front of the pump in the timing chest, its held on with a bolt...

discomania said:

You will need to take the pulley off the front of the pump in the timing chest, its held on with a bolt...

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Actually, you may find it's a NUT!

CharlesY

I have removed the nut that you can get access to from the little hole in the front. Do I need to remove the cover from the timing chest to remove the pump?

Well boys. Dopey 1983 he may be, but he's determined!

Dopey, you need to take the cover off so you can deal with the timing belt - you will need to slacken it or the pump will not willingly come loose, and if it does the sprocket will either stop you or drop into the casing a bit. Untidy.

I think your Haynes Manual would tell you most of what you need to know for jobs like this, but for "finding out", your way will do well!

CharlesY

I have already looked at the Haynes, as already mentioned , but as I am so Dopey and a complete beginer I just got more confused

I also prefer the more personal touch and that fact that there are great people out there willing to help and explain the simplest things to morons such as myself

Thanks for the help everyone I will give it one more try when I find the time.