Date:         Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:57:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Leaking Bosch VE4 diesel injection pump
Comments: To: "J.C." <dougm+sfbayrangers@KZSU.STANFORD.EDU>
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Hi JC,

        I hope you got some responses.  I’m replying so that more folks might get your message on the list.

Best.

Eric Caron 

> On Aug 9, 2024, at 2:03 AM, J.C. <dougm+sfbayrangers@KZSU.STANFORD.EDU> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, the injection pump on my 82 diesel westy is leaking. It appears to
> be the top gasket between the housing cover and the quantity adjuster (or
> is it the governor?) (See item #92 in the photo here
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/AL4FsaLKfUTyDWqy8) I bought the Deluxe repair kit
> from dieselgeek (with both top and
> bottom gaskets for the quantity adjuster as well as the o-ring.) Is this
> (at a minimum replacing the top gasket) something that a shade tree
> mechanic can tackle, and what do I need to be concerned about? (I'm not
> able to find detailed service instructions for this task.)
> 
> Thanks!