Fuel pump gasket

[rotory]

Hi all,
I have an oil leak which seems to be coming from the fuel pump gasket area. I’ve degreased it twice but it definitely looks to be the the culprit. Is this a common leak. Obviously this will be a pump out project
I don’t understand why Ford have used a metal shim instead of a gasket.

[karl]

very uncommon

maybe the pump has been changed in the past

[rotory]

Thank Carl
It had a new pump about 2 years ago, see me to be the culprit. Just seems strange to use a metal gasket.
Thank you.
Martin

[Jim Archer]

Did you put a new gasket in there?

Check the mounting bolts are still torqued up.

Jim

[rotory]

Sorry for the delay with answering,
Yes a new gasket was installed with pump. I’ve bought another gasket, just waiting to get it changed.
I have check torqued the pump attachment screws, ok

Martin

[Frag]

You need to put sealer on the threads of the 3 bolts that secure pump to block,otherwise,oil can track down the threads of those bolts…

[rotory]

Cheers Frag,
Sounds easier than it looks !.
Just had a look at the new gasket, seems to be preformed with recesses and different shape tangs. Wondering if it’s installed the right way around ??

Martin

[Frag]

While the fuel pump is off,clean up the mating surface on the block,then put sealer on both sides of that gasket,and smear it into the threads of the 3 pump securing bolts sticking out of rear of engine block.
I’ve never had one leak using that method.

The 2 tabs on bottom can be bent around pump body to hold it in correct position once fitted.
The pre-swaged gasket,I would fit with the raised piece around centre hole facing towards pump pulley,tho I honestly don’t believe it will make any difference which way it is fitted.

The sealer we used was genuine Ford red sealer,but I’m sure it’s very expensive.

[rotory]

Many thanks Frag, I shall follow that routine.
Many thanks.
Martin