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by sgnimj96
Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: injection pump shaft bushings
Replies: 46
Views: 19935

Re: injection pump shaft bushings

I probably forgot to mention that when reaming bushings I have the pump bolted into an injection pump bracket that is bolted to the bench. This holds the pump body solid and allows me to ream vertically with the T-handle. I used to hold it between my knees, ha. This is so much faster. I'll try that...
by sgnimj96
Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: injection pump shaft bushings
Replies: 46
Views: 19935

Re: injection pump shaft bushings

This was my first try, ( and this thread helped me a lot) I used a 21/32 - 23/32" adjustable reamer http://www.zoro.com/i/G3311673/ Also got the next smaller size adj reamer but never opened it, later returned for refund. A cool tool to get there also is a telescoping gauge for checking inside ...
by sgnimj96
Tue May 13, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Need 1 last fitting for pop tester
Replies: 4
Views: 2102

Re: Need 1 last fitting for pop tester

a special fitting from McMaster that will make a cut injector line work, http://www.mcmaster.com/#5269k311/=ry60qt you put the perfectly cut tube into the compression fitting and tighten it down, squeezes a collet permanently onto the tube. You'll need a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter if your T-fitt...
by sgnimj96
Sat May 03, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Injector shims, again?
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

Re: Injector shims, again?

I bought some 10mm " shims " from ebay.uk , put the bigger 11.5mm original shims next to the spring. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIESEL-INJECTOR-SHIM-KIT-10MM-O-DIAMETER-60-PRESSURE-SHIMS-4-THICKNESSES-/151283757030?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item233936efe6 They...