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Re: [T3] Soaking Injectors....


On 20 Feb 2006 at 11:40, J. Jonik wrote:

>  Thanks for info about soaking injectors to maybe
> bring back the o-rings etc.  
> 
>  Related question: Would this same tactic work for
> Type III FI Fuel Pumps?   

I've seen dried out fuel pumps leak around the O-rings when first put back into 
use, so, yes, it would be best to store them in kerosene also.

Note that this advise is only necessary for used pumps and injectors. New parts 
won't benefit from this.

>  If not, are fuel pumps repairable or rebuildable?
> Any chance on earth of finding replacement parts for
> the inside?

Nothing available from Bosch. I've taken them apart and replaced O-rings and 
relief valve parts which I made myself.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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