jamesmartin
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new diaphragm kit,.metal particles arent good especially if coming from injection pump
Webley1991
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I would hope not with a reconditioned injection pump.
Webley1991
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I did some more work on it over the weekend. The filter leak is now stopped with another set of seals (the others must have been a bit hard).
Looking at it, I think the metal particles came off where the plating has flaked off one of the fuel pipes. The diesel leaking from the filter washed them down into the plastic tray I was catching the dripping fuel in.
All I had to do with the lift pump in the end was nip the banjo bolt up a bit more. That is where the leak was coming from.
Now all it needs is the windscreen and roof panels on, and it should be fully assembled. The only problem left is the brake pedal still needs two presses to work properly, it seems like it might still have some air trapped in.
Looking at it, I think the metal particles came off where the plating has flaked off one of the fuel pipes. The diesel leaking from the filter washed them down into the plastic tray I was catching the dripping fuel in.
All I had to do with the lift pump in the end was nip the banjo bolt up a bit more. That is where the leak was coming from.
Now all it needs is the windscreen and roof panels on, and it should be fully assembled. The only problem left is the brake pedal still needs two presses to work properly, it seems like it might still have some air trapped in.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Good! And sounds like you are getting to grips with the fuel system, and bleeding it, now! Liking the sound of the plastic tray!
Bleeding the brakes is an art in itself sometimes. Are all the brakes adjusted properly?
Webley1991
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When I say "plastic tray", all it is is a common Chinese Takeaway container. It sits under the filter housing just right.
I did try adjusting the brakes before according to instructions from here, but will have another go next weekend.
I did try adjusting the brakes before according to instructions from here, but will have another go next weekend.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
That's what you want, something that fits conveniently in place to catch the stream of diesel form the bleed screws.
Few opinions about the brakes. I think gravity fill, followed by normal bleeding with the help of an assistant to pump the pedal, works as well as any!
Myself, I use a vacuum extractor on the nipples, helpful if yu have to work alone.Webley1991
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I tried to start it up again today and ran into another problem. It had been stood for about four weeks as I hadn't got round to starting it. No matter what I did I couldn't get it to turn over. Eventually I tried bleeding the fuel system again. There seemed to be some air in the injection pump. If the engine is stood for a long time is it normal for fuel to drain back to the tank?
jamesmartin
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it shouldnt unless you have a leak for air to enter in the system
Webley1991
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Thanks for the reply. I have been having a good look for fuel leaks with it running.
Am I right that there is a non-return valve in the lift pump? Could this be sticking? This is the only thing I can think of that may be causing it.
I just hope that the injection pump isn't draining into the sump through the main seal. I haven't noticed any change rise in the sump oil level.
Am I right that there is a non-return valve in the lift pump? Could this be sticking? This is the only thing I can think of that may be causing it.
I just hope that the injection pump isn't draining into the sump through the main seal. I haven't noticed any change rise in the sump oil level.
