VE pump rebuild (not just reseal)
11-05-2018, 06:41 PM
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VE pump rebuild (not just reseal)
Who is rebuilding these VE pumps and replacing parts that are worn beyond spec and not just putting in those $25 gasket kits?
I'm thinking the pump head on mine is worn because it runs strong and steady when the fuel is cold but idle lowers as temp goes up. I notice the idle getting lower much quicker when I have less fuel in the tank - because it circulates more back and forth from the engine i think.
I sealed the pump and it fixed some leaks at the beginning of 2017 but I've always had to turn up the idle in the spring here in TX and that didn't fix that. It's been suggested the internals are worn.
I'm just wondering who is doing the trustworthy rebuilds. I have read some disappointing experiences with rebuilt pumps on here.
I'm thinking the pump head on mine is worn because it runs strong and steady when the fuel is cold but idle lowers as temp goes up. I notice the idle getting lower much quicker when I have less fuel in the tank - because it circulates more back and forth from the engine i think.
I sealed the pump and it fixed some leaks at the beginning of 2017 but I've always had to turn up the idle in the spring here in TX and that didn't fix that. It's been suggested the internals are worn.
I'm just wondering who is doing the trustworthy rebuilds. I have read some disappointing experiences with rebuilt pumps on here.
11-06-2018, 10:38 AM
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That was the symptom my injection pump had before it gave up. Start out idling normal, but as the engine warmed up idle got slower and slower. Starting hot got harder toward the end too. There are a number of places that "rebuild" them or you can exchange yours through a number of diesel parts shops.
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11-06-2018, 03:53 PM
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That was the symptom my injection pump had before it gave up. Start out idling normal, but as the engine warmed up idle got slower and slower. Starting hot got harder toward the end too. There are a number of places that "rebuild" them or you can exchange yours through a number of diesel parts shops.
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11-06-2018, 07:25 PM
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My idle lowers a bit too when it’s warmed up. But it is only affected when in gear a and I am stopped.
When i I lived in Texas earlier this year I remember seeing a performance diesel shop between Gatesville and Waco. I wish I remembered their name but they sold a lot of fancy trucks. They might be able to help.
When i I lived in Texas earlier this year I remember seeing a performance diesel shop between Gatesville and Waco. I wish I remembered their name but they sold a lot of fancy trucks. They might be able to help.
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11-07-2018, 10:05 AM
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Mine, being an automatic as well would die at a stop unless I put it in neutral or gave it throttle.
I googled "bosch fuel injection in texas" and several places came up.
I googled "bosch fuel injection in texas" and several places came up.
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Mine is getting 13.5mpg in town regularly since I installed a utility bed and over cab rack on it. It was 17mpg before that.
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