The garage has commenced work and has put a mirror in there for a better look - and he currently thinks the leak is coming from a fuel hose that is perished or has a hole. He thinks it would be very unlikely that the fuel pump would suddenly suffer a cracked case. They've put my job aside for now as they're busy, but fingers crossed a fuel pump may not be required after all. I just hope they can get back on it soon - though looks like we may be stuck here a bit longer yet with this being Friday.
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Originally posted by kiwi1973 View PostThe garage has commenced work and has put a mirror in there for a better look - and he currently thinks the leak is coming from a fuel hose that is perished or has a hole. He thinks it would be very unlikely that the fuel pump would suddenly suffer a cracked case. They've put my job aside for now as they're busy, but fingers crossed a fuel pump may not be required after all. I just hope they can get back on it soon - though looks like we may be stuck here a bit longer yet with this being Friday.
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I agree with Old Jack - if the pump had casing cracked, fuel wouldn't leak out as easily as it obviously does according to your video. Hopefully it is only the hose. You may even be able to get a hose made up from a local agriculture supply place.
This hose in not normally under pressure, so it makes one wonder why it has suddenly carked it. Before you started squirting fuel everywhere, was there evidence of fuel leaking in that area? If there wasn't much fuel there, it is a good sign because almost certainly it is the hose or a fitting associated with the hose. If it was the pump casing, fuel would be sprayed allover the engine by now.
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Would that part of the fuel system be under pressure in normal operation, or suction?NT Platinum. DiD Auto with 265/70R17 ST Maxx, Lift, Lockers, Lockup Mate, Low range reduction, LRA Aux tank, bull bar, winch, lots of touring stuff. Flappy paddles. MMCS is gone!
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Originally posted by nj swb View PostWould that part of the fuel system be under pressure in normal operation, or suction?
It would be worthwhile to look at the hose and if it is split, maybe wrap it in gladwrap or similar (anything which covers the split/hole) as a temporary measure to get you out of your small town and into a better service area. If you do this butchery, it would be better to not pump too hard with the hand pump. This will only make a mess around the leak area, but once the engine fires up, the leakage will probably help to seal it as well. Once you have wrapped the line and fitting, try to crank the engine over with the key, and hand pump only a little. Hopefully the engine will fire up OK and then the gladwrap or whatever will seal enough to get you out of there.Last edited by erad; 16-03-18, 11:05 AM.
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Does this mean you saw the video and also concur the case appears broken? Anyone else view the video and agree the case looks broken?
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We'll they've now decided it is the pump after all rather than a split fuel hose. But they still don't have the pump actually out to properly inspect.
Meanwhile another diesel mechanic at a place I'm looking at sourcing the new pump from insists that common rail supply pumps just don't fail like this without another cause and that simply fitting a new pump will only see the new pump also fail in short order. He suspects water in the system or other contamination.
How long should it take a competent mechanic to remove a supply pump? I know it took a while when I did the Delica, but that was my first time with that sort of job and I was going cautiously.2007 Shogun 3.2DID. UK Diamond Spec. Harrop Eaton front E-locker. MCC Bullbar. Runva 11XP winch. 17" Dotz rims with 32" STT Pro. Koni HT RAID 90 series with +2" EHD Lovells springs. ASFIR protection plates for engine & transmission. DIY steel rocksliders. LRA 81 litre auxiliary fuel tank. Waeco CFX-40. Home made drawers & fridge slide. Dual power - 120a/h AGM with CTEK DC-DC. LED lighting. 43 litre water tank with two electric pumps - one for tap (via filter) & one via heat exchanger.
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Originally posted by kiwi1973 View PostHow long should it take a competent mechanic to remove a supply pump? I know it took a while when I did the Delica, but that was my first time with that sort of job and I was going cautiously.
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"Meanwhile another diesel mechanic at a place I'm looking at sourcing the new pump from insists that common rail supply pumps just don't fail like this without another cause and that simply fitting a new pump will only see the new pump also fail in short order. He suspects water in the system or other contamination."
Water in the system will cause problems with the injectors for sure, but I doubt that it would cause sudden failure of the pump. If you had a large lump of rust get into the pump, it could cause the pump casing to fail, but I strongly doubt it. My money is still on the hose or the connection to the pump. Surely the "Mechanic" can use a mirror to see where the fuel is leaking from.
I agree the if it is the pump casing which ash failed, simply putting a new pump in will cause catastrophe soon after unless the original cause of the failure has been cleared.
Whatever, I fear that the pump has to come out anyway to see what has happened. I am praying for your sake that it is simply the hose or its connection which has failed.
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Originally posted by old Jack View PostService Manual says battery, battery tray and inlet manifold must be removed first. Engine must be TDC #1, fuel pump gear must be indexed correctly using timing marks on gears. Engine ECU requires a relearn for new pump. Not a quick job by the look of it.
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Originally posted by erad View PostI have looked at your video for the umpteenth time and it certainly looks like the casing, not a hose. You won't know until the pump is taken out
They hope to find time to remove pump Monday afternoon.2007 Shogun 3.2DID. UK Diamond Spec. Harrop Eaton front E-locker. MCC Bullbar. Runva 11XP winch. 17" Dotz rims with 32" STT Pro. Koni HT RAID 90 series with +2" EHD Lovells springs. ASFIR protection plates for engine & transmission. DIY steel rocksliders. LRA 81 litre auxiliary fuel tank. Waeco CFX-40. Home made drawers & fridge slide. Dual power - 120a/h AGM with CTEK DC-DC. LED lighting. 43 litre water tank with two electric pumps - one for tap (via filter) & one via heat exchanger.
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