2003 1.9 Tdi 130 Leaking Fuel Pump

[wiggum]

Hi Guys

 

for a while i have noticed a diesel smell coming from the passenger side of my 2003 1.9tdi 130..i had a non ford mechanic look at it and he thinks there is a very slight diesel leak coming from the fuel pump on the passenger side of the engine.

 

he seems to think that it may be a case of having to fit a new pump £££ or maybe get mine removed and reconditioned

 

does this sound right?

can't you get a new gasket/seal for it etc?

 

anyone that can offer any help it would be much appreciated

 

thanks

[chrispb123456]

Mine was leaking from the cover held by about six small bolts, i tried sealer on the old gasket then made a new gasket still leaked.

Bought a new tandem pump in the end just over £300

[wiggum]

Ouch!!! Bloody fords

[chrispb123456]

Ouch!!! Bloody fords

VW actually.

[seatkid]

Just read this - its referring to Audi's but the same engines and possible theres a recall

 

 

A number of second-generation cars built between March and August 2004 have fuel pump problems. Cars fitted with three- or four-cylinder diesel engines might have faulty bolts on the tandem fuel pump cover. A diesel leak could occur if the bolts break.

[wiggum]

thanks for that seatkid.... mine was built in 2003 or poss late 2002 but maybe worth a try

 

chrispb123456 - maybe a vw design but its in my Ford  which means Ford thought it was acceptable and worthy of being in the blue oval so they are still getting abuse!! :28: