injection pump kit/tool

Hi guys, I need to reseal my injection pump on my 98 tdi jetta. Leaking from top seal, maybe seal under the adjuster as well.

Any reasons not to buy this seal kit that comes with the socket? Cheaper price than diesel geek.

https://www.hansautoparts.com/products-detail.aspx?BoschTDISealKit.htm

Thanks!

Was gonna buy the 28 dollar option

Only because it's Prothe, but it'll work. Search and make your decision.

-Todd

In other words, the search term you want to use before buying is "Prothe".

In other words, this seller is "prothe" and has a bad rep?

I just need the parts. Assume he just resells them eh?

I actually bought another TDI, 03 Jetta. Need to fix this leak on the 98 before I put it up for sale.

the picture on the front of the package is funny. Guess it means only real mechanics should be doing this job!

that98TDIthough said:

I just need the parts. Assume he just resells them eh?

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...the question is: where does he get them from?

most of us take this kit and the pump to a specialist, i doubt the main seal is included in kit, it wasnt for mine. then again strike that from the record, im not of the opinion prothe parts and other more reputable part sources have a lot in common. parts place lists the 'same' bosch kit for the same price, prob a more reliable source, you can also find the kit(the bosch one) ranging from ~$14, +shipping. thats minus the tool, thats useful as well. if diesel geek has it, whats a few bucks?

Prothe is a scumbag who sells items of dubious quality.

The problem occurs when he sells critical parts like timing belts, turbos etc. and they fail.

He hasn't stood behind any of his failed products or the damage caused, other than to replace the "defective" part.

After a broken timing belt and the costs incurred to repair the engine, would you really use a replacement belt from him.

There are numerous examples of these situations on the forums.

Many here refuse to do any business with him because of the above. Others are content to buy from him and support his shady business.

Your call.

I agree the price up front is tempting, and I too have paid dearly for the questionable quality of his parts. Be aware he goes by numerous names besides Prothe.

I wouldn't bother with the Prothe kits, there are lots of other vendors online who sell legitimate seal kits.

Bosch does not sell the driveshaft seal with the kit, you have to buy separately.

The tdi pumps are arguably one of the easiest to reseal, at least that I've ever done. There's no futzing with the tiny LDA o-ring like with mechanical pumps.

Granted, post-install setup is tricky with tdi but you get used to it.

Steve

Steve Addy said:

There's no futzing with the tiny LDA o-ring like with mechanical pumps.

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Agreed... Hammering out those ball bearing retainers is also a b!tch!

-Todd

Looks like a legit Bosch parts kit but why buy from a shade ball when you can support a reputable vendor?

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Vince Waldon said:

...the question is: where does he get them from?

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heres one point. there are more.
support reputable vendors! (hand^up)