Diesel injector pump info.

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Wed 20 Mar 2002 14:54
Diesel injector pump info. - David W
Has anyone found worthwhile info on the web to assist in stripping down diesel injector pumps?

I would normally fit an exchange unit if needed on a modern car but have a spare pump (u/s due to diesel leaks) for the old Land Rover and would like to have a fiddle.

The search engines don't seem to turn up much.

David
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 22:09
Re: Diesel injector pump info. - John Davis
David,
Is your spare pump an "in-line" type, possibly made by CAV ? In the engine manual for my Toyota Masterace, there are 41 pages devoted to the dismantling, overhauling & calibration of the pump. This pump is a "radial" type and, so I understand, is fitted to many Toyota models, ie, Camry, Hiace etc etc but, this information is probably not much use to you when contemplating dismantling a LR pump. I see that Haynes have a relatively new book covering passenger car diesel maintenance. I wonder if there is anything in there which might help or, would Marshalls (There's probably a branch near to Ramsey) let you have a look at one of their workshop manuals ?
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 23:23
Re: Diesel injector pump info. - David W
John,

I'm really looking for something that is more specific to the old "DPA" pump from the 60s onwards.

I do have contacts for info but they are a little more involved than looking at a website in the comfort of the "office".

Diesel pump overhaul is regarded as something of a secret art by specialists.

David
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Thu 21 Mar 2002 12:11
Re: Diesel injector pump info. - Alf
David,

Can you fiddle with mine, so to speak Good old Vauxhall want over a grand for a new one )-:
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