80 Series Fuel Pump Dilemma
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 09:04
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Member - Jack
Hi all.
I noticed a slight leak from my fuel pump on the weekend with the fuel leaking from a side plate close to the engine.
I went to see two diesel mechanics yesterday to get an opinion on the best way to fix it. Their eyes glased over and they started calling their inventment advisers, so I guessed it was going to be *expensive*. $3k was the "worst case scenario" for a new pump.
Now ... I have a son who can get me a new one for trade price. I have no idea yet on the final price.
My dilemma, being only slightly mechanically adept, is ... would this be a job for an unskilled amateur, or are there too many tricks etc to run the risk.
I do have workshop manuals (genuine Toyota and Gregorys) but it all looked a bit daunting on first read.
Appreciate your help, advice and recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
Jack
Reply By: Member - Matt (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:30
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:30
Jack, if you can get your hands on a replacement and you have the manual then its pretty straight forward.
The only prob is you need to get your hands on a dial indicator to set the timing correctly.
The rest is just lining up the timing marks and removing and refitting as per the manual.
The rotary pumps are a little like a distrubutor for timing and you rotate them to get the final timing settings. Advance/retard injection.
If the marks are correct on installation then you can do it by ear and just advance till you start to knock then back off slightly.!!!
I would have a go if I was you....just get a good set of metric flare nut spanners (saves the pipe fittings and great for brake work later on) and see if you can borrow a VE pump timing DTI (dial
test indicator) i think they sell them on EBAY now!!
All the best mate.
Matt.
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Reply By: Moose - Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 13:19
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 13:19
G'day Jack
Many moons ago the fuel pump on my then 80 series diesel (1991 model) developed a severe leak whilst we were doing the Canning and Simpson. I had it repaired in
Alice Springs. It was only in need of seals so cost was only a few hundred $. On return to
Brisbane I discovered it was a common problem and that Toyota dealers were repairing for a significantly lower price than I paid.
I see you're in the TLCC - you should ring your technical officer (or someone on the Committee who'll know who to put you in contact with) and see what he has to say.
Cheers from a Qld TLCC member.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jack - Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 19:22
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 19:22
Talk about missing the obvious. Yes, we have a good technical guy in NSW so I will give him a bell. Thanks.
Cheers back ...
Jack
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Reply By: udm - Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 16:58
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 16:58
a complete reseal costs around 700, but then the bastards will say you have to rebuild it, costing over 1500...
check on ebay for rebuilt ones, usually not more than 1200.
btw, it is very easy to replace some seals on the toyo pumps while on the car (depending which seals), and they are very cheap too.
there is a seal on top which takes about 10min to replace, and an oring on the side which takes another 10min, but if the leaking oring is on the engine side you will have to pull the pump off.
check and let us know which one is leaking, you would normally be able to see the leakage.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jack - Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 19:24
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 at 19:24
It is the one near the engine that is leaking. I was a bit nervous about removing the pump after had a quick read of the manual. Might have another look tomorrow and pluck up some courage.
jack
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