I may be heading that way...was it an easy install?

interesting...I was unaware of this. Is there anyway you can check while inserting? Can I manually turn the engine over before and use a mirror and torch?

It may well be...I’m going to try and shave another 1mm of this spacer that I have (luckily I have an identical spare if it all goes a bit wrong). I think I am being a bit too technical for such a big lump of metal.

This pump was advertised as the correct series 2/3 2.25 diesel pump. And was identical to the one that came off. Even had the same size spacer. Maybe I need to re-do my measurements. I did take off 1mm last evening and it seemed to have a bit more of a spring when fitting it back on the block.

Hi there, [This is on a series 3 2.25 Diesel Engine] Much to my annoyance I had just completed replacing the head gasket, putting in new injectors and lines tried to start the thing and it wouldn't go..... When trying to start the engine the fuel pump would work manually (just to convince you...