michael.
Veteran Member
Victim: 2000 VW Golf TDI GLS with 160,000mi on the odometer.
Issue: Injection pump is beginning to loose prime and bubbles in the clear fuel line.
Solution: Diesel Fuel Injection Services in Portland for a 10mm pump rebuild for roughly $600 if everything checks out okay.
Dilema: I've heard that if the pump dies or needs a complete rebuild - while the pump is removed from the car, it's worth the time, energy, & money to replace the timing belt and water pump etc...
I have a buddy just down the street (and a wicked good TDI mechanic and forum member) who is willing to help me remove and reinstall the pump. Drivebywire (Pete) performed my last TB at around 80K with DieselGeek 100K replacement belt.
So should I bite the bullet - remove the IP, timing belt and other necessities, then reinstall my 'new Bosch factory serviced' 10mm pump?
If you have read this much - please feel free to comment or suggest other avenues. 11mm? Sure! but I'm not sure I could front the money.
TIA.
michael.
picture for fun:
Issue: Injection pump is beginning to loose prime and bubbles in the clear fuel line.
Solution: Diesel Fuel Injection Services in Portland for a 10mm pump rebuild for roughly $600 if everything checks out okay.
Dilema: I've heard that if the pump dies or needs a complete rebuild - while the pump is removed from the car, it's worth the time, energy, & money to replace the timing belt and water pump etc...
I have a buddy just down the street (and a wicked good TDI mechanic and forum member) who is willing to help me remove and reinstall the pump. Drivebywire (Pete) performed my last TB at around 80K with DieselGeek 100K replacement belt.
So should I bite the bullet - remove the IP, timing belt and other necessities, then reinstall my 'new Bosch factory serviced' 10mm pump?
If you have read this much - please feel free to comment or suggest other avenues. 11mm? Sure! but I'm not sure I could front the money.
TIA.
michael.
picture for fun: