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by stringwalla
Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: pump seal replacement while still on car?
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

Re: pump seal replacement while still on car?

Fatmobile, thanks so much. As your response eases my concern about the task, I also realize it's maybe too involved for a novice. So I will definitely seek a rebuilt unit or rebuild mine at this point. I'll have a shop do the labor and have the peace of mind of a warranty. Any other components to co...
by stringwalla
Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: pump seal replacement while still on car?
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

pump seal replacement while still on car?

Hey everyone, I've owned many Mk1 diesels off and on for over 20yrs and new to this forum. My current is an '84 Rabbit with 87K original miles. I have an age related pump leak that just started. Seems to be coming from the top plate cover of the pump (the rectangular seal on the rebuild kits). I'd l...