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What is the "head seal"? If it's the top (throttle shaft) seal, it can be done without removing the pump. If it's the front seal, it can be done in a short time if the pump is out. All in all a four hour job or less. If the front seal has failed, it's probably because the bushings are worn out, and going in and fixing that will take a total pump teardown. Best to put in a fresh seal if you are on the road, maybe. This is why I carry a spare pump in the closet of my westy. Let us know. Jim On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi all ofcourse I know these can be temperamental machines but finally > after > a long wait in the body shop we are on our first trip of the year and the > injection pump starts leaking, it started as a seep but now leaking,a local > known injection specialist says two days if I remove and reinstall pump and > approximately $250 just for the head seal kit replacement ouch the joy of > diesel!!! I will monitor the progression and hopefully get it home or > within > 100miles from home for the AAA tow home!!! > |
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