leaky fuel pump 2.5di

[chrisvmax]

Hi, the fuel pump on my amby has been dripping diesel for a while but seems to be getting progressively worse. It's a Lucas pump (I think)
It appears to be leaking from the left as you look at the front of the van where there is a 'push-on' connecting rod type thingy.
Any advice as to whether I should try and get it repaired (I've been told at least £130) or whether I should look for a second hand one is most welcome.

Regards,
Chris

[redeemer]

I have the same problem
Does it drip from the engine side and spills all that side of the engine?
I think, because I rechanged the injection pump that there is a small round seal that seals that conecting rod which have a small piston attached to it.

[redeemer]

Is this your pump with that blue cap there?


My opinion is to take it take it to a diesel specialist and I think the problem could be solved by changin a seal, dont spend that money I think it shouldnt cost that
I should also take my van to somone because cant solve the problem that I have on my own, apart from this diesel dripping , when the engine is cold and gives the throttle to change gears , and leaves the throttle in a sudden the engine will keep decreasing its rpm until it stops. When the engine warms this problem disapper

[chrisvmax]

Yes I think that's it. It appears to be leaking leaking from here.



Is it worth looking for a second hand pump?

Regards,
Chris

[FredTransit]

Lucas pumps are all the same, so another would be a swap, and they are generally reliable so I would go for a 2nd hand one.

[chrisvmax]

Lucas pumps are all the same, so another would be a swap

Is that the case? I was told by the diesel garage that they had to be set up specially for individual engines and so a straight swap was likely not to work.

Hope you're right Fred. Any idea how much a second hand one would cost?

Anyone got a spare??

Regards,
Chris

[FredTransit]

You would need to get it timed up, but then that's the same with any replacement pump.

[redeemer]

In my opinion you should only change that part only ,where the conecting rod is conected. If you view by a mirror the under side of the pump there are two bolts, if you remove them and with a bit patience because they are in an akward place! you can change that part only from a second pump or try to find the seals! Thats my opinion because I have changed the whole pump and its not an easy task since you need to advance or retard the timing even though I kept the same timing positions

[swear_bear]

I hate draggin up a dead thread but this is the exact same leak i have on my Lucas.

So anyone got anywhere with this?