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Renault Espace Initiale 3.0 dci - Diesel fuel pump - Graham S

Hi. The diesel fuel pump has apparently given up the ghost. Cost of new pump is £1725 + VAT. Cost of recon one is £420 (from RSC Eurpose Ltd). Labour estimate is about £1200 + VAT as engine has to be removed. Does all this sound reasonable? Would it be best to go for the new pump (or are they recon units anyway?) Vehicle is currently with a firm that specialises in diesels. Any observations or guidance would be much appreciated.

Renault Espace Initiale 3.0 dci - Diesel fuel pump - elekie&a/c doctor

This has the same Isuzu engine as fitted to the Vectra and saab.On these the fuel inlet metering valve would give trouble but could be replaced as a seperate part for around £200+labour.As you have found out ,the labour to replace the pump is disgraceful,so wold you want to fit a recon unit?Who pays if it packs up after 6 months.New high pressure injector pipes will also need to be replaced if system has been contaminated through pump disintegration.hth