what is the 3rd hole for?? Steady boys!

Hi Guys,

I am almost scared to ask this, but has anyone got any suggestions what should go in the third hole on my diesel lift pump.

I am half way through a 200tdi conversion and am connecting the fuel lines. The lift pump has two ports on the top of the pump and one on the side. The side on has an arrow pointing into the pump so I am assuming that the line from the tank goes in here. One of the top ones then feeds a line to the filter.

What the heck goes in the other one?

Careful with your answer boys, I am easily shocked!!!

Sounds a bit odd. Have you got a picture of it. My pump only has two ports, an in and an out - both on top.

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There you go people!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6rktzgbrkqadlzd/2013-09-14 08.53.16.jpg

but is the hole on the right blocked at the bottom

jamesmartin said:

but is the hole on the right blocked at the bottom

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Good question, I will pop out and have a look.

jamesmartin said:

but is the hole on the right blocked at the bottom

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/a4iyxi2mfp2ezco/2013-09-14 21.07.10.jpg

Doesn't appear to be. Looks like it is the same as the other ports, it a threaded port.

confused. com!!!

you need a threaded bung for it then or get another pump unless one of the holes is blind

int it supposed to have an air bleed screw in there??

Treaded bung it is, that makes most sense. I think the bleed screw is on the filter housing. The picture below is of my engine at the moment. I have dropped the 200tdi into my 90 after the 19J died. As a 50 year old, female, novice mechanic, I am on a very steep learning curve. But hey if you can follow a recipe, you can follow a workshop manual!!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pv20nfptr0bofy/2013-09-14 09.00.49.jpg

RealSillyTilly said:

Treaded bung it is, that makes most sense. I think the bleed screw is on the filter housing. The picture below is of my engine at the moment. I have dropped the 200tdi into my 90 after the 19J died. As a 50 year old, female, novice mechanic, I am on a very steep learning curve. But hey if you can follow a recipe, you can follow a workshop manual!!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pv20nfptr0bofy/2013-09-14 09.00.49.jpg

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just ensure your pipe already screwed in isnt in a blind hole first,seem to be doing allright

jamesmartin said:

just ensure your pipe already screwed in isnt in a blind hole first,seem to be doing allright

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Will do. I am having such fun with Tilly. Once I have the engine done, I intend to slowly go through the whole vehicle till she is as good as new. I love my Landy!!!!

RealSillyTilly said:

Will do. I am having such fun with Tilly. Once I have the engine done, I intend to slowly go through the whole vehicle till she is as good as new. I love my Landy!!!!

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good for you,plus youll know it inside out by the time youve finished

jamesmartin said:

good for you,plus youll know it inside out by the time youve finished

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Exactly, I had no idea how my engine worked before I started, not a clue what a lift pump, intercooler or banjo bolt was. Now I do, feeling quite proud of myself. I have done almost everything myself, including removing the old engine on the crane, cleaning, painting, under sealing the chassis. Like I say the learning curve is quite steep. I did have some muscle, to help me line up the new engine, so can't claim to be totally solo!!!

Nice one Tilly. I was clueless as well but I managed fine. It looks like your doing a fine job. My conversion thread is on here somewhere.

A female mechanic.... My wife used to be good. Especially bell housing bolts.. happy days!

Im impressed!

I like how clean that engine is!!!!

I don't think i have the patience to sit and clean mine and then spray it.. lol