Injection pump

dukku

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That was it !
I was interested in this for a friend who was curious t do some experiments on the fuel temperature sensor (like tuningboxes do).
So the brown-blue and yellow-blue are the fuel temp sensor leads.He wants to put a resistor to send altered information to the ecu.
 
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I have a pump on an alh that barely draws fuel (yes, it's primed, yes, drawing from separate container) and obviously barely sends fuel to the injectors. No obvious fuel leaks. Is it salvageable ? Thanks.
 

Losha

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ninedee_golf_tdi said:
I have a pump on an alh that barely draws fuel (yes, it's primed, yes, drawing from separate container) and obviously barely sends fuel to the injectors. No obvious fuel leaks. Is it salvageable ? Thanks.
Sounds like what my does right now.:) Is the car manual? ifso try push start it by towing it in second or third gear and get rpms over 2k and see if it woul fire up.
 

TaylorM

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YAAAAY a week later and finally fixed!! Ends up it was a whole mess of problems. For one i had the timing belt changed and water pump replaced by my normal mechanic who claimed he knew how to work on volkswagons, bad decision. Maybe regular volkswagons,but obviously not a TDI. The diesel mechanic i took it to said the belt tensioner was not replaced and put back on correctly. The belt became rounded off from being loose and being dragged across the pullies which caused it to eventually jump a tooth and cause the IP to stop working. This was all well and good, problem solved, after a new belt, tensioner and re timed, still no start, ***!! ok back to the drawing board. After another whole day of diagnosis and still no vag-com codes being thrown my mechanic decided to go over the whole electrical system, he found it odd that my battery kept dying. He "thinks" it was a short in the stereo system due to my dumb@$$ installing my stereo myself, he said he fixed some wires and it worked after that, he said the problem with the power caused the ECU to malfunction which caused the car not to start, since the engine turned but there just was no start it had everyone stummped. Has anyone heard of that before?? A stereo system messing with the ECU???? I didnt think that was possible. So now its "fixed" it runs and is all well and good..........i can only hope it truly is fixed.
 

cctoronto

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Well, I'm looking forward to the veteran comments on this wrap up story by TM...

Is the motor good..? or..?
 

TaylorM

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i think so, i get the car back tomorrow so ill see. My mechanic said he checked the compression and he said nothing seems to be wrong with the valves. So im praying to god the timing belt issue didn't cause any damage. I trust his advice, he is the one who talked me into buying a TDI, hes a close friend of mine and he seems to know what hes doing. He has been working on TDI's and diesels for years so im pretty confident, but you never know. If all else fails, ill be off to wild rose.....
 

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You had the K line plugged in plus something else. YES the ECU monitors the radio, part of the anti-theft system. Actully it's the immobilizer system. It runs for a second, dies, key light flashes on the dash....repeat...
 

TaylorM

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well thats the thing it didnt die and the key light never flashed. I actually got no warning lights on the dash and my power still worked in the car. The vag-com showed no codes or anything. What is the K-line??
 

Nutsnbolts

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It's also possible that the power interruption is due to a faulty relay 109- a common problem on the early A4s.

-Rich
 

Nutsnbolts

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It is an A4, but not considered and early one. Early would be 1999.5 and early (built pre-May) 2000. There were several running changes to these cars during these years. In fact, many things about the '01 electricals are different from the previous model years, like going to more advanced ECM and ABS boards.

Based on your other post about blowing immobilizer fuses, I don't think we have enough info yet to nail down a cause. The radio should be suspect as many here have suggested.

Let us know what happens with this...

-Rich
 

rdkern

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TaylorM said:
well thats the thing it didnt die and the key light never flashed. I actually got no warning lights on the dash and my power still worked in the car. The vag-com showed no codes or anything. What is the K-line??
kline issue
 

grizzlydiesel

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Drivbiwire.... youre my hero. I am familiar with the DB2 rotary pump on my 6.2L diesel, and could not for the life of me figure out why our ALH engines, with rotary pumps, needed a chip or a tune for fuel delivery. This was the most in depth, and actually helpful article i have read on the operation of the fuel delivery system of the ALH TDi engine. Thanks so much for the time and effort.
 

sb10

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My car has not started since before Christmas, I have always felt it was the IP. I tried to start it for a LONG time, while there was no fuel in the line. I have replaced the seal from dieselgeek and now the fuel holds, but it will not start. I finally pulled the top 2 seals to check the plunger and although it seemed fine...there were a fair amount of metal shavings that the magnet had grabbed. This leads me to believe my pump is DOA...I'm looking for a second opinion. Anyone please.

Thanks,
scott
 
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Losha

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sb10 said:
My car has not started since before Christmas, I have always felt it was the IP. I tried to start it for a LONG time, while there was no fuel in the line. I have replaced the seal from dieselgeek and now the fuel holds, but it will not start. I finally pulled the top 2 seals to check the plunger and although it seemed fine...there were a fair amount of metal shavings that the magnet had grabbed. This leads me to believe my pump is DOA...I'm looking for a second opinion. Anyone please.

Thanks
scott
Can you post some pics of pump and metal shavings? also what exact seals you replaced? was it just head seal or completely resealed?
 

sb10

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Can you post some pics of pump and metal shavings? also what exact seals you replaced? was it just head seal or completely resealed?

I'm sorry, but in our exuberance to check out the shavings...we removed them. As for the seals...first the o-ring seal that fails, then the top seal that exposes the g81 and then the next level that exposes the the delivery plunger. We have not replaced the last 2 seals as the shavings lead us to feel it's toast. The shavings were small but metal, one was the size of a small pin-head. Thanks,
scott
 

B52guy

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TDIRookie said:
FWIW, the whole Bosch VE manual (66 pages) that this came from is available from SAE's website (www.sae.org/ do a search for Bosch VE) in a PDF download for $14.95 US. I actually downloaded it this morning to use on my Dodge Cummins truck, wasn't sure that it was the same pump as the VW. IMHO, for $14.95, you can't beat it. Everything anyone wants to know about the way that the pump works should be in here. I used to write this stuff for a living and I would really recommend it.

Joe

I have looked around this site trying to locate that manual with out success. Do you have a more specific link, or know of some place that I could find it.
 

gjlove

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No vacuum from Injector Pump

I have a 2001 Golf with 179,000 miles on it. Recently had a problem with hard starting even in warm (50's) weather. Finally it would not start and the immobilizer light would light up. Took it to VW dealer who reprogrammed the keys and the car started and ran fine for about 500 miles.
Now the car will not start. There is no fuel in the clear line after the fuel filter. I replace the fuel filter with no luck. I disconnected the fuel line at the Injector pump and can draw fuel with a vacuum pump. However, when I reconnect the line to the injector pump and crank the engine there is no fuel in the clear line. If I connect a vacuum guage to the inlet on the Injector pump, there is no vacuum developed on cranking. The Bently manual says to check to see if I can hear the fuel cutoff valve opening when I turn the key. I do hear a clicking sound when the key is turned on and turned off coming from the Injector Pump, so I believe the valve is working. Any suggestions on where to go from here? Do I need a new Injector Pump? The area under the Injector Pump also appears "wet" as if there may have been some fuel leaking at some time. Never noticed anything under the car (No bottom shield in place.)
 

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It is possible that the seals on your pump are leaking, but getting it running first would be more helpful to that diagnosis. Here's where to go next: remove the return line from the injection pump (this line goes back to the "T" on the top of the fuel filter). Plug the line with something so that it cannot draw air. Then connect your vacuum pump to the return line outlet on the injection pump and draw a vacuum. Eventually, you should see fuel coming out of the injection pump, and at that point, the tranfer pump should be primed and ready to go. Reconnect everything and give it a shot. While you are drawing the vacuum to prime the pump, check the supply side (clear) line for fuel and air. It is possible that the o-rings on the "T" are allowing too much air into the system and the low pressure transfer pump is losing its prime.

-Rich
 

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Greg, during that air purge / bleed, you'll also need to crack some of the injector pipe nuts loose slightly, to let air escape from there until fuel seeps out while cranking.
Larry.
 

chemglider

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Injector Pump Not Pulling Fuel From Tank

I am a high school science teacher and a backyard mechanic with decent mechanical skills. As a summer project, I recently purchased a 1981 vw gas pickup that was in the process of being converted to a turbo diesel. I purchased the 1977-1984 Bentley diesel service manual. I am not getting fuel to the Injection Pump. I used a primer bulb to pump the fuel to the filter and past then clamp the hose to maintain pressure. (I placed a piece of clear hose in the fuel line to let me know if the fuel is in the line). When I hook the fuel line to the IP, the fuel seems to run back to the tank. When I crank the engine, the IP does not draw the fuel. I read this thread and could not find a solution. Any suggestions are truly appreciated.
 

aNUT

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What has been done to the original gasoline fuel sender and lift pump? I haven't ever gotten intimate with an old gasser. (unless you count my mower) That vintage rabbit diesel had a water separater post sender, but you don't need that if you run a newer filter with a water separator...like one off a 96-2005/6 Golf/Jetta/Beetle/Passat.

Maybe there is a gas lift pump that's in the way, broken, or not getting power. That should be removed. It's not really designed to move the amount of fuel required for a fuel cooled and lubricated pump. (~20gph at cruising speed)

You can always run the feed and return line into a jar (or other suitable vessel) of diesel to see if your results differ. You could try to prime with vacuum pump.(more effective than a bulb) Perhaps the low pressure lift pump, integral with your IP, may have stuck vanes (from sitting around for the last umpteen years) and is non functional.

I encourage you to start your own thread for this project; as you'll probably have more questions, and it will be more visible, pertinent, and searchable if you post here.

Welcome aboard, and happy wrenching.

chemglider said:
I am a high school science teacher and a backyard mechanic with decent mechanical skills. As a summer project, I recently purchased a 1981 vw gas pickup that was in the process of being converted to a turbo diesel. I purchased the 1977-1984 Bentley diesel service manual. I am not getting fuel to the Injection Pump. I used a primer bulb to pump the fuel to the filter and past then clamp the hose to maintain pressure. (I placed a piece of clear hose in the fuel line to let me know if the fuel is in the line). When I hook the fuel line to the IP, the fuel seems to run back to the tank. When I crank the engine, the IP does not draw the fuel. I read this thread and could not find a solution. Any suggestions are truly appreciated.
 

chemglider

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I bypassed the electric fuel pump. I'll try the isolated fuel system (jar) idea. I'll also start a new thread for this project. Thanks for the reply.
 

Dieselson

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Is the fuel cut off solenoid being energized and opening up to permit fuel to the pump?
On my Bosch pump, the fuel cut off solenoid also acts as a check valve to prevent the fuel from running back to the pump.
 

chemglider

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I hear a click sound so I assume the fuel cutoff solenoid is operating. I have two other injection pumps I received when I purchased the truck. I was told there is a difference for injection pumps used for turbos. What is the difference? The other pumps I have look like the one that is in the truck.
 

aNUT

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chemglider said:
I hear a click sound so I assume the fuel cutoff solenoid is operating. I have two other injection pumps I received when I purchased the truck. I was told there is a difference for injection pumps used for turbos. What is the difference? The other pumps I have look like the one that is in the truck.
The turbo pump has a diaphragm valve on top. It's attached to a pressure line from the intake. Basically, pressure on that guy moves stuff in the linkage on the pump and it injects more fuel under boost.
 
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