Replacing gaskets oil seals

Replacing gaskets and oil seals
This applies only to a mechanical fuel pump on the side of the engine.
First disconnect the battery earth terminal, to avoid the risk of a short circuit while the fuel pipes are disconnected.viton seal.
Have two plugs, such as old pencils, ready to fit the pipes. Unscrew the pipe connections and plug them at once.silicon seal.
Replacing gaskets and oil seals
Remove the pump fixing nuts or bolts. Pull the pump and gasket or gaskets off the engine.
There may be a thick spacer gasket between two thin paper ones. Check the spacer for cracks. If it needs replacing, be sure the new one is the right thickness, because this governs the fuel-pump lever stroke.Replacing gaskets oil seals.
Remove all traces of the old gasket from the pump and engine, using a paint scraper if necessary.
Replacing gaskets and oil seals
Smear gasket sealant on the mating faces of the pump and the engine. Refit the pump and gasket or gaskets and tighten the fixings.bearing seal.
Make sure the fuel-pipe connections are clean. Unplug them and reconnect to the pump.
Reconnect the battery. Start the engine and check carefully for oil or fuel leaks.