Fuel leak in return line

Dimitri16V

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The blue fuel return fitting that clips in the in tank pump is leaking
I removed the pump ( it is aftermarket replacement ) and there seems to be a check valve in the return tube
Can I drill it out or the system will loose prime ? I blew some compressed air thru it and it seems to open fine
 

Dimitri16V

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Removed the check valve and the leak is now minimized but still weeps some fuel
Anybody knows the O ring size inside the clip connector or the part number for the blue return from the tank to the cooler ?
 

Dimitri16V

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ordered both supply and return lines from 1stvwparts.com

hoping it is not the neck in the pump assembly
 

Dimitri16V

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hopes dashed , there is a fine crack on the return nipple on the pump assembly
I replaced the pump 2 yrs ago for the same issue and I am not willing to fork another $ 200 for the same crappy plastic VDO pump
can I use a gasoline model pump and transfer the electric pump assembly or they are not compatible ?

outside flange diameter seems to be 123mm
 
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wonneber

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Gas pump

The only thing I would watch is the pressure & GPH
Gas fuel injection uses way to high pressure.
To much GPH might cause leaks up front by the fuel filter O-rings.
I would also wonder about the small hoses between the injectors & returning to the injector pump. They only push on.

Hmmm
I'm thinking to much. :)
Rich W.

hopes dashed , there is a fine crack on the return nipple on the pump assembly
I replaced the pump 2 yrs ago for the same issue and I am not willing to fork another $ 200 for the same crappy plastic VDO pump
can I use a gasoline model pump and transfer the electric pump assembly or they are not compatible ?

outside flange diameter seems to be 123mm
 
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