Fuel Pump

Hi I'm not 100% sure what's happened yet but I have patches of fuel on the floor under my car and the engine is covered in the stuff, not having any tools with me at lunch I wasn't really able to see much

all looks dry along the injectors and bleed pipe so i presume it's coming from the pump - anything that is common issues to look for on these? and can I strip and repair or is it new pump time?

let you know more or upload pics tomorrow as I'm sure it will be dark when I get home

If it's not the leak off pipes, check the return pipe to the FIP, check the fuel filter. I assume it's diesel?

Datatek said:

If it's not the leak off pipes, check the return pipe to the FIP, check the fuel filter. I assume it's diesel?

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Yes it's diesel, will do soon as I'm back from having eye test

JohnnyCrash said:

Yes it's diesel, will do soon as I'm back from having eye test

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Ideally and if its safe (i.e. how much fuel is being lost) you want to look under the bonnet with the engine running to identify where the problem is. It could be a split pipe, or bad connection to/from fuel filter or it could be more serious from the FIP....

aerofabrique said:

Ideally and if its safe (i.e. how much fuel is being lost) you want to look under the bonnet with the engine running to identify where the problem is. It could be a split pipe, or bad connection to/from fuel filter or it could be more serious from the FIP....

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Working on mine is very safe zero diesel in the system it's 100% bio

will post picture up soon

leaking from here

also seems rather a lot of air in the system creating a lumpy tick over

ok - so google isn't helping me find a rebuild kit for one of these - any one point me in the right direction??

JohnnyCrash said:

ok - so google isn't helping me find a rebuild kit for one of these - any one point me in the right direction??

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You need a Bosch agent for the gasket.

wammers said:

You need a Bosch agent for the gasket.

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Cheers Wammers

know any locally?? I live St Helens and work Manchester so anywhere in the NorthWest

** off I go googling again **

JohnnyCrash said:

Cheers Wammers

know any locally?? I live St Helens and work Manchester so anywhere in the NorthWest

** off I go googling again **

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There is one in Mancyland but can't remember the name i'll have a look. Try this. http://www.dieseljones.co.uk/bosch-diesel-agent.html#.UIvJ4W_Ade8

Thanks again

sending an email to them now let you all know how I get on

These guys in burscough if you get stuck.

Gasket a diy job then? Sitting all smug this morning think mine might have the same issue

aerofabrique said:

Gasket a diy job then? Sitting all smug this morning think mine might have the same issue

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I see no reason why not looks like all you have to do is remove the inlet manifold to gain access?

so inlet gaskets needed too and rain to stop!!

VW Skoda Audi Seat VP 37 INJECTION PUMP SEAL KIT BOSH | eBay

Range Rover P38 Inlet Manifold Gaskets STC2203 x 6 | eBay

found these

aerofabrique said:

Gasket a diy job then? Sitting all smug this morning think mine might have the same issue

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How to replace the fuel temperature sensor and injection pump cover seal replacement on VW Audi TDI

looks simple enough and I'm going to replace the triangle head bolt with a star drive or hex (whatever I can find at work that will do the job) :lol:

Ok ill let you be the guinea pig on this one, let us know how you get on and if it stops the leak.

aerofabrique said:

Ok ill let you be the guinea pig on this one, let us know how you get on and if it stops the leak.

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Others have done it sucessfully but can't find the thread at thread mo

Datatek said:

Others have done it sucessfully but can't find the thread at thread mo

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in the words of Mr Clarkson

"How hard can it be???"

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