Andrew Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hello out there. Herald 13/60. Ok my fuel pump is leaking round the top gasget and the diaphragm gasgit. I have purchased a gasket kit, can I fit the new gadgets with the petrol pump in place or do I have to remove it. Second question. It it altogether easier to buy a new complete pump. Thoughts and recommendations please thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Not sure which pump you have but my glass dome one started to leak around the top seal. It's easy enough to strip down and replace the seals with a kit plus a smear of an appropriate sealant helps seat everything Removing the pump is the best way. Replacement us a last resort to me Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Kits can work well ifnits leaking have you nipped up all the screws ??? There can be problems matching the plethera of pumps with a kit that fits ,study any pictures . Best off car as you need to compress the pump spring to locate the diaphragm in the cam lever Not easy if still on the car and off car you can operate and check its sucking ok. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks guys i think i will buy a replacement pump as i feel it will be easier all round. Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 The replacement pumps are much smaller and more powerful than the original pump and the inlet , outlet pipes are not always in the same position - Looking at my original pump its quarter to 3 for outlet & inlet the new version being quarter to 5 for outlet and inlet , the filters are plastic so should be ethanol proof ????? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I replaced the diaphragm on my pump without removing the body from the block - simple enough job. I chose not to replace the valves as they were fine. The diaphragm unlatches by pushing down and turning 90 degrees. Reinstallation is the reverse, then align with the nearest screw holes (6 of them IIRC). Keep checking the diaphragm moves within the pump body without catching as you tighten the screws by activating it with the priming lever. I did buy a new pump just in case, but have heard too many stories about output pressures being too high and springs being too strong and damaging the lobe of the activating cam, so didn't use it. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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