V8defender90 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have noticed that i have got fuel leaking from the lift pump. Does this mean it time to replace? or has the gasket gone? not to clued up on the fueling side of things. I have noticed a slight lack of power and more black smoke. mpg has gone out the window bearing in mind its leaking. any help would be appreciated. Regards Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It depends on where it is leaking. If it's leaking from the union where it joins the plastic pipe, either in or out, then it might just need new olives or some PTFE tape around the screw threads. If it is from the casing (like it was with mine) then a replacement is really the only option. However, if you do have to get another one, try to get an OE or a Delphi one. Don't mess about getting a cheap one or you will probably be replacing it again very soon (although Sh*tpart are doing a 2 year warranty on all parts, but you can't polish a turd... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8defender90 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 It depends on where it is leaking. If it's leaking from the union where it joins the plastic pipe, either in or out, then it might just need new olives or some PTFE tape around the screw threads. If it is from the casing (like it was with mine) then a replacement is really the only option. However, if you do have to get another one, try to get an OE or a Delphi one. Don't mess about getting a cheap one or you will probably be replacing it again very soon (although Sh*tpart are doing a 2 year warranty on all parts, but you can't polish a turd... ) Lol, Now you mensioned it, I did notice fuel sitting on the casing. does it join together in to halfs then or would it of split? I have found a delphi one on ebay, looking at about £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Mine was an original pump which I had only just put in to replace my older pump with. It was not new, but I knew (or thought) it was a good'un. The outgoing pipe had started to leak where it was joined to the main body of the pump which was a shame as it had loads of vacuum and the car ran a lot smoother with it than with the older pump. It was fine when I first fitted it, but as time went on it was getting harder and harder to start and power was down when the engine was cold. I did have a fuel blockage issue before hand which was the reason I changed the pump in the first place. £30 is about what I paid for a Delphi pump from JGS 4x4 on ebay and although it is a different shape to the old one, it fitted OK and works a treat. I would highly recommend JGS 4x4 as I found them to be very helpful. The only reason why I would pay a bit extra for one is because I am getting very tired of trying to save a few quid on cheap parts (although AllMakes and Bearmach seem OK) only to have to either replace the part again or to have to modify it in some way to make it fit. You can get a pump for under £12, but why waste that time and money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedx Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 P It depends on where it is leaking. If it's leaking from the union where it joins the plastic pipe, either in or out, then it might just need new olives or some PTFE tape around the screw threads. Where cam you get new olives from? My replacement came without any. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 You can get olives from the same place you bought the pump from I would think. I would contact them and ask them for some. They are only a few pence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 P Where cam you get new olives from? My replacement came without any. Colin Plumbers merchant or http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/9043/NRC9771-FUEL-PIPE-OLIVE.html?page=2&search=olive&page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedx Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Plumbers merchant or http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/9043/NRC9771-FUEL-PIPE-OLIVE.html?page=2&search=olive&page=2 Excellent, thats what I needed - a part number Thanks guys. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8defender90 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 All sorted now, New lift pump fitted and it drives better than ever. Cheers for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just to bring this back up again. I have just put a new lift pump on my 200tdi, and now it is leakiong at the union. How do you change the olives?? as mine seem firmly attached. Do they just slide into the pipe end?? Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 You will probably need to hacksaw (carefully) through them to loosen them off. There is a thread in the Tech Archive which explains all on a 300, don't know if a 200 is different?! However, if the olives are used you'd best replace them. Are you saying the olives are on the pump or the engine-side pipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 It's the pipe from the lift pump to the filter. I think I will just try and get a new pipe as it is only short so hopefully won't be too expensive. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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