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T4 2.4d leaking fuel pump

9K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by  Rachyfollowill 
#1 ·
Hi. I'm new here and new to owning a T4 which makes me very happy! Except it has a leaky fuel pump and garage have quoted me £1k to fix it! Any way I can get this sorted cheaper? Thanks in advance for your help.
 
#4 ·
Mine was leaking from the throttle spindle and the driveshaft. Took it to a diesel specialist and sorted for just over £250. Sounds like they are trying to rip you off. Worst case scenario- pick up a second hand pump and get it fitted. Yours is probably leaking from the throttle spindle (very common) and shouldn't cost more than £150 to fix. Look up your local bosch service centre or diesel specialist and they will sort you. £1k is taking the P.
 
#8 ·
Depends where it leaks from, throttle shaft spindle is first to go, followed by the pump head or nose seal - the head and nose seals are a little tricky to repair in situ but the throttle shaft is easy - I do a lot, and can send you a guide for doing the throttle shaft and pop a seal in the post for free.

If you can get it as far as devon, I'll do it for you - £45 for a throttle spindle leak, £96 for a complete rebuild - It's not my job, just a bit of work on the side that pays for my addiction to VWs.
 
#11 ·
Hi again. Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. Just a quick update - I found a local mechanic who gave my van a thorough check over and replaced 3 leaky fuel pipes, water pump, cam belt, fan belt and oil - all for a grand total of £389!! So was definitely worth looking around. So far so good and van is running very smooth. Off for first adventure next weekend.
 
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