Hey I was just wondering about how long one can expect an injector pump to last on one of these engines?
I've owned several diesel 1980's VW's. Both turbo and N/A but have never had a pump problem yet. (knock wood).
I was just wondering about other people's experiences and how long they have lasted for you?
the switch to ULSD & biodiesel will eventually lead to pump leakage if the pump was never re-sealed. pumps after '96-ish should have the correct seals to accomodate the new fuels.
the pump should last nearly forever if you change your fuel filter every 6 months or at least a year. but that doesn't mean the pump won't run like crap after a while... if the feed pump gets worn out, you can always use a lift pump to squeeze extra miles from it.
Where can someone get a pump resealed?
Can you do it yourself? How?