hey guys, leaking fuel from the pump, i think it may have something to do with full tank of petrol...it appeared to be coming from the back of the pump...i removed the pump and found an opening at the back of the pump, i assume this is supposed to be there, is that some type of release/overflow valve? or what do you think
Hole is vent for diaphram. Sounds like your diaphram has a hole in it = new pump
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[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]ok, how dangerous to drive to mechanic to get fixed, or should i just buy a new pump, it wasnt dificult to take on and off i assume that is all i need to do to put new pump on, are there any lubricants that need to be put in, what is that rod in the bottom called when i took off the pump does it need to be lubricated?
How dangerous? well I wouldn't risk it, my brother lost his splitty to an engine bay fire. A new pump shouldn't need lubricating but the only spot you my need to grease is where the fuel pump push rod meets the operating levers in the pump.
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[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]fair enough, i wont risk it, thanks for your help, any idea what a new one goes for/ or would i be looking for one that has been rebuilt?
make sure you take your old one with when u buy a new one
there are a few kinds out there
some have long or short push rods and alternator/gererator ones are different too but not as important
i fit a genny style one on my alternator engine, its tight but it fits
hth
Joel
oh yea if u can afford it try and get a good quality one
all the brazilian ones i've got havent lasted real long
Joel
can you get new german ones, what is the best option and rebuilt german or a brazillian?
well i'm going through the whole fuel pump saga at the moment cause i've had no luck finding german ones either and all the brazilian ones i get start leaking and die in a short time
i did start a post somewhere else on this but i'm gonna try out an electric pump
my other bug has one but it was a mazda rotary with a huge carb with an 8mm main fuel line and 6mm return line fitted
i'm gonna have a look round whats availble 2moro i'll post back what i find out
Joel
so you cant rebuild them or find the diaprhagm that may be the problem?
u could try some of the vw places like mick motors they might still have rebuild kits
is yours the old bolt 2gether type?
mine had the later sealed type that cant be opened
Joel
Dare I state it but repco might have rebuild kits for this still. But this onyl works IF the pump is servicable/able to be disassembled.
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well got a brazillian one from stoker's siding, that was all he had, looks like i need to get a hose from the petrol line as my old one screwed into the pump, is that correct?
they;re pretty good at stokers siding, got me out of trouble a few times
im pretty sure the threaded line in was on the old early 60s style 12 and 1300 motors if ur new one doesnt have it id say youll have to cut it shorter and put a piece of flexible hose in
make sure to get new clamps!!
Joel
well my engine is a 1600 and a 1970, but maybe the engine was from something earlier, thanks for the help
