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vinnie · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 19:45 Post subject: starting

does anyone know where in south london i could get this done and what it's going to cost?

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nick the nurse · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 21:21 Post subject:

Vinnie be a bit more descriptive mate .won't start lumpy idle etc etc etc gis a clue what the problem is

Hugh Michael · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 21:29 Post subject:

Hi vinnie, and welcome to the club.
It looks like you have the classic symptoms of the injection pump front seal failure. You will find plenty of information here on how to deal with the needed repair. If you can't do it yourself, you will probably find someone here who can recommend a diesel specialist that can do the job for you in your area.

vinnie · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 21:45 Post subject:

car starts goes about 3 to 5 hundred yards then cuts out but once the engin is warm the car is fine just been told its the pump seal so i now need to find out how to change them

nick the nurse · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 21:56 Post subject:

2.8 at a a guess Confused

Right before we look at seals

When did you last change the fuel filter..........also check under the truck for any visible signs of deisel leaks

Does the truck run ok when it has warmed up Confused

vinnie · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 22:10 Post subject:

once the truck has warmed up it is fine, new filter in place can not find any leaks

fender_man44 · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:03 Post subject: starting problems

Same problem I had with mine tried everything fuel filters fuel lines renewed new heater plugs it was just about driving me round the bend. Found a garage in Glossop Derbyshire Andy Wood Motors 01457 899233 He knew exactly what was wrong it was the fuel pump seals. Had the job done, car has had a new lease of life starts every time no problems at all

vinnie · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:11 Post subject:

still trying to find someone to do the job in south london, been waiting for a mate but he will not work in the rain

PHILmeister · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 18:41 Post subject:

For those of you who have seen the pump seal problem come up time and time again, could you hypothesize for me...do you think it is a result of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and thus lack of lubrication, or is pump seal failure simply inevitable at a certain mileage?

(I have a 93 Paj with 2800 coming to Canada in a few months, with 76k kms on it, and I'm wondering if I should consider getting the seals replaced before its put on the boat, or is it likely to go a long way yet, given its relatively low mileage? Yes, I know this is purely supposition on your part)...

vinnie · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 17:35 Post subject:

my 2.8 paj is all in bits and now ready to remove the pump will let you know how i get on

vinnie · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 18:42 Post subject:

having trouble removing the flywheel can any body is the thread standard or reversed please can some body advise

nick the nurse · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 21:49 Post subject:

They go because its our Derv.higher or lower in sulphur content not sure which the seals on the 2.8 Shoggi's are made of a different material .......Paj 2.8's hate our fuel Crying or Very sad

vinnie · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:21 Post subject:

well people last night the paj was all back in one bit took the wife to work this morning and!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES all working fine what a lovley drive. THANKS to you all for your help

vibe666 · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 16:38 Post subject:

afaik the reason behind the problem was the material used to make the seals was never designed with low sulpher fuel in mind (as it did not exist at that time) or from substances present in biodiesel and SVO/WVO which reacts with the seal.

I'm not sure if it just perishes and/or shrinks or is corroded but either way it seems to expand when the engine heats up and effectiely plugs it's onw leaks to a certain extent, diminishing the problem.

I'm pretty sure that if you have to get it replaced, the new seal is made of a different material and the problem does not re-occur so fingers crossed it's a one time thing.

on a related note, if anyone is in Ireland and needs to get a replacement seal, here is a company that stocks them in Dublin and will deliver for about €8 inc. delivery, or you can pick one up at their office for just over a fiver.

DSL Sales Ltd.
6 Tolka Valley Business Park,
Ballyboggan Road
Glasnevin
Dublin 11

Phone: 01-8500542
Fax: 01 8500546
Email: info@dslsales.ie
http://www.dslsales.ie

And you want to speak to Andrew in Diesel Sales and ask for a front pump seal for a Paj.

I got one a few weeks back on ebay already but I'm not 100% convinced it's the right one and since I couldn't get any help here finding out if I bought the right part I decided I would have to buy something I know is going to be right rather than find out that the ebay part was wrong when my engine is in bits. Evil or Very Mad

ONLYME55 · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 13:52 Post subject: FUEL PUMP SEALS

Hi

My husband is working on our pajero 2.8 lwb exceed, as we speak, to replace the fuel pump seals and is using your forum guide to get him through it.

However we have a problem. On removal of the vacuum pump, (i think he called it), he has found that 2 of the 3 flat plates/brushes are broken! Does anyone have any advise or info on this please.

Is it possible to replace them or not.

Many thanks