ginny

New Member

• Jan 29, 2012

• #1

I've just fitted a new fuel pump to my 1995 discovery 300tdi. In the box, there were 2 gaskets which means there should have been a plate or spacer between the pump and block. When I took the pump off it was bolted direct to the block. If a spacer is missing would that have caused the loud ticking that was coming from the pump as the new pump has made no difference to the noise.
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Any help would be great

 

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biolandy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2012

• #2

That ticking noise can be the vac pump which is nearby

 

ginny

New Member

• Jan 29, 2012

• #3

Is it possible to take the the vac pump off the engine and run the engine to see if the noise stops

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2012

• #4

yes ,just hold a piece of card over hole to stop oil splashing out

 

lyron

Active Member

• Jan 30, 2012

• #5

THANKS FOR THAT INFO JAMES, WILL HAVE A CHECK ON OURS TOMMOROW because we have the same irritating tick. ron.