How to video: On car VE injection pump seal replacement video

runonbeer

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This is the one that we have been waiting for. It shows, in detail, how to replace the three most-likely-to-be-leaking seals on an ALH injection pump: the top cover, quantity adjuster & head seal. It is also applicable to the pumps on the A3/B4 cars.

It is long, but some will appreciate this. There are seven parts. Watch all 7 before beginning the repair to ensure you have all tools and equippment on hand. VCDS required!

Grab your T-30 and watch this:

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNS-IqlfxwCxLPoYGeI_-E_O_dsBkDp1
 
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chlavenka

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I see many posts about the three main injection pump seal replacements (head, top, and middle). My question is about the other side, or timing belt/sprocket side. Is there a replaceable seal here where it mounts onto the bracket, and if so, is it included in one of the seal kits for sale?
I've looked with a light and mirror all around and my pump really seems to have a small, slow leak emanating from all around this mount.
-2002 Golf TDI, ALH
-Carl
 

mtbr297

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I see many posts about the three main injection pump seal replacements (head, top, and middle). My question is about the other side, or timing belt/sprocket side. Is there a replaceable seal here where it mounts onto the bracket, and if so, is it included in one of the seal kits for sale?
I've looked with a light and mirror all around and my pump really seems to have a small, slow leak emanating from all around this mount.
-2002 Golf TDI, ALH
-Carl
The front seal isn't a job you can do without taking it to a pump shop. I requires removing the hub and the hub isn't keyed and nearly impossible to put back in the correct position. So if the front seal is leaking you will need a complete pump rebuild by dfis in Portland.
 

KCEE

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Excellent how to! I just changed my seals, it took me several attempts. Let me explain what I found out, it may help someone else. I bought two kits $12.95 ea just in case I messed up. I also went to a local O ring shop and bought three Viton seals. The first seal I scuffed so I did the job again. Broke the second seal somehow. The third seal I really took my time and used the utmost care. after assembly I still could not get the pump to prime (using the method in the video) so I took out the seal thinking I must have damaged it. It was perfect so I reinstalled it and changed the cover and adjuster plate gaskets again. Still would not prime. Thought the vitons must be the wrong size so I replaced with the Bosch O ring. Still would not prime. Then I thought that I would remove the adjuster plate and fill the pump with diesel. It worked! The pump took the prime, bled the injectors, set IQ and now I am very happy. One point I wish to reiterate, do not take all of the fuel out of the pump. If you do it may be extremely hard to prime.
 

runonbeer

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When you back the pump head out of the body to replace the seal, you will "remove all of the fuel from the pump." It's unavoidable. I'm not quite sure what problem you were encountering there.

Congratulations and thanks for the bump!
 

Jerry_T

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Very nice vid ! ! ! Great attention to detail.

Is it possible and / or advisable to replace the quantity adjuster?

Mine has the flashing glow plug light and has thrown a code indicating QA out of range. I have messed with the adjustment but no change. She surges at idle and the fuel economy has dropped.

If replaceable, where might I purchase one?

Thanks,

JT
 

sqhschief

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Very nice vid ! ! ! Great attention to detail.

Is it possible and / or advisable to replace the quantity adjuster?

Mine has the flashing glow plug light and has thrown a code indicating QA out of range. I have messed with the adjustment but no change. She surges at idle and the fuel economy has dropped.

If replaceable, where might I purchase one?

Thanks,

JT
You have a lot of cars :eek:
 

Vesparide

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GREAT VIDEO!!
I just did my seal with the video and it was very detailed oriented. Follow it to a "T" and you won't go wrong. Runonbeer advises on another post to replace the head plug seal, excellent idea, but you will have to fabricate a specific tool to remove the head plug which is in the middle of the head between the injector outlets.
Mine was leaking there also. 15/16" 6 point socket with 3 sides rounded out.:D
 

Losha

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The front seal isn't a job you can do without taking it to a pump shop. I requires removing the hub and the hub isn't keyed and nearly impossible to put back in the correct position. So if the front seal is leaking you will need a complete pump rebuild by dfis in Portland.
Actually you can replace front seal easily if you know how & pump is still in good condition, doesnt have too much wear on housing from rollers.;) I have done lot of them for past 2 years with great success, the first one did on customers car and he been driving for 2 years now no issues.:)
 

runonbeer

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Way better off doing it in the car. The timing belt will hold the pump in the on cam position.

Perhaps you should actually watch the video.
 

Losha

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Its better to do in the car if your are only replacing head and top seals, but if want to replace front seal or timing piston cover seals and bottom sensor (cant remember what its called right now), then you have to remove pump to do on bench.
 

B100

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I wish this video could have been done on a bench. I would not do this while on the car.
I easily replaced the large O-ring on the driver's side while the pump was in the car, and this video was a large help with that. In addition to the fantastic writeup by DieselGeek.
 

CopaMundial

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It's sad to think about how many people go through their entire lives and never find an online resource as helpful as Fred's. To those poor lost souls the internet is nothing but porn, pop-up ads, and Aunt Rita's inane facebook messages.

This thread has motivated me to make another donation to TDIClub as a sign of my ever-increasing appreciation for community members who are so generous with their time and knowledge.
 

tommydee

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I just did this job - one note !! DO NOT forget to tighten the nut for the fuel shutoff wire !! Dont ask how I found this out !!! I got in a hurry to finish and failed to tighten it fully - had it start fine and just die for no reason - until an hour later i figured out my mistake.

One other note - YOU REALLY need the mirror to make sure the o ring is seated on the bottom ...

Just my 2cents
 

whitedog

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After playing with a junk pump on the bench and watching the video, I'm comfortable doing this if I ever need to. I used to be scared of it, but now, I'm confident I can do it right the first time. Thanks, Robby.
 

ELM

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I just did the IP seals on my 2002 beetle yesterday and it went great no more leaks and the video helped so much to watch it being done. Today I just finished the timing belt kit from Dieselgeek.
 

whitedog

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Funny thing when I was looking at the videos. I noticed there were about 3-5000 views then there was another video listed about Cancun and it had over 2,000,000 views. I wonder if it had anything to do with the girls in the bikinis?
 

jdross440

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I did mine Friday. Without the video I would have pulled the pump and taken to a rebuild shop. Saved me a bunch of money. Thanks for the excellent job. As a side note the fuel leaking down on the alternator took it out, so had to replace it also. Replace 90A with a 120A.
 
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