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pump seals - what do I ask for at a motor factor ?
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:56 am
by smitch
Hi
Had a go at the pump seals last night using Dandywarhole's post. Great how to write up, but no definition of what size/spec of new seals to buy.
I noticed a few drips from the pump last week while I was poking around trying to work out why Freda stutters at idle after a while when running on SVO. I got the domed cap off, bit fiddly but OK the seal is badly set with significant flats (I'm guessing it should be a plain o ring), unfortunately I didn't have one the same size in by stock of bits and bobs so I had to refit the old one with a VERY thin wipe of hylomar. I didn't try the more difficult blanking plate (That's actually where the leak is coming from). Can someone identify what seals I should ask for at my local motor factor ? and are they both the same ?
Thanks
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:26 am
by smitch
Anybody know ? Do i have to take inthe old seals and get then matched up ?
thanks
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:23 am
by Harry
When I got mine earlier this year from a diesel specialist I asked for bongo fuel fump seals...he looked at me blank....when I asked for ford Ranger seals he gave a big smile and went straight to a big box of them....'always going' he said.
Perfect fit.
H
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:05 pm
by smitch
Many thanks, i didn't think it would be as simple as that, I'll give it a try.
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:15 pm
by mikeonb4c
Dandywarhol had a good source that will post them. Check old threads or PM him. I bought some and then did my back in trying (and failing) to do the job. I have the greatest respect for those who've managed this job. Small hands and a back that can take bending over for some time are essential prerequisites
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:30 pm
by teenmal
mikeonb4c wrote:Dandywarhol had a good source that will post them. Check old threads or PM him. I bought some and then did my back in trying (and failing) to do the job. I have the greatest respect for those who've managed this job. Small hands and a back that can take bending over for some time are essential prerequisites
http://www.lawsondiesel.co.uk
About £5 inc p&p.
This is dandies place
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:29 pm
by mikeonb4c
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:05 pm
by The Great Pretender
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:08 pm
by smitch
Thanks for all the useful input guys. I've ordered a pair of seals from lawson diesel - friendly and helpful. I'll look forward to a good knuckle bashing at the weekend.
Re: pump seals - what do I as for at motor factor ?
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:03 pm
by smitch
Fitted the seals today (during lunch time in the works car park, much easier in good daylight than in the dark) about 20 minutes start to finish, easy job ! Removing the two 10mm hex bolts on the difficult to access blanking plate is easy using a flat ratched spanner. Sets are available for about £30 at motor factors but I got just one for 10mm at B&Q of all places for £3.50. Fingers crossed for no more leaks or stuttering at idle. cheers
