Mechanic to replace diesel fuel injection pump?

[CAPwTDIs]

Can anyone recommend a reputable mechanic in the Central New Jersey area (Bridgewater/Somerville/Morristown) to replace the diesel fuel injection pump on my 1996 Passat TDI? Thanks. And based on other threads I have read here, I will have seals checked first. Would like a TDI expert to make the assessment. I currently see some oil drops under car and smell diesel outside the car. Regular mechanic made original diagnosis.

 

[BobnOH]

Well any good mechanic can assess the engine seal, but you want a mechanic with TDI experience doing the IP.
Try the link in my signature or local car groups.

 

[Mongler98]

99% chance your pump is fine

$10 fix for a one day job. If your not willing to tackle the job, dont listen to anyone other than a tdi specific shop. Check out our 101 page with the trusted mechanic sticky

 

[Rob Mayercik]

If it's just seals, there are many reports of successful reseals on the forum done with the pump still in the car.

If it turns out the pump must come out, I PM'd you a shop I use (and trust). A little out of the area you specified above, but not that far outside.

 

[oilhammer]

Define "regular mechanic". If you can successfully replace the timing belt, then the pump is fairly easy to do. Is this a used or rebuilt pump?

 

[BobnOH]

Once you find a good mechanic, have him reassess the need for a new pump. Regular mechanics often go right for the turbo and/or injection pump. If the '96 has it's original pump, fair chance the internals are a bit worn.