Found a Rover 220 SD today in the breakers, it's got a bosch pump with I believe a 10mm head.
I've got an AAZ eco with a lame pump and turbo
I understand the pump head can be swapped but what about the pump complete?
It's mounted the opposite way round to the VW and I would guess runs in the opposite direction, is that a problem?
These cars had a serious down pipe on as standard - must be 2.25 inch at least - not bad for OEM.
The plunger in the Bosch pumps is subtly different depending on the direction of rotation. If it wasn't then it would be possible for the engine to run backwards with very out of whack timing and lots of smoke. An old lister petter engined dumper at work would do this with a suitable reverse bump start. But the injection system on that was prehistoric.
The following was something that I cut and pasted yonks ago. With it you should be able to work out whether it will be ok. Apologies to whoever should get the credit! :wink:
Identifying the Robert Bosch VE-Type injection pump
The Robert Bosch VE-type injection pump is used on a variety of vehicles and is made under licenses by other manufacturers (Diesel Kiki and Nippondenso). The Bosch VE pump is primarily found on compact and automotive diesel engines. The code designation on the side of the pump is read:
NP-VE x/x F xxxx A R NP xx
a. NP: These two letters stand for the manufacturer, in this case, Diesel Kiki
b. VE: Distributor-type injexction pump
c. x: number of cylinders
d. x: plunger diameter in millimeters
e. F: mechanical governor
f. xxxx: governor-controlled RPM number
g. A: design symbol
h. R: direction of rotation (R for clockwise, L for counterclockwise)
i. NP xx: production serial number
Excellent mate! and from a local too!
Anyone know what direction the VW is marked as running? ie is the direction quoted from the pulley end or the pump head end?