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Having just fitted the engine I may actually go against my better judgement and just fit a one way valve. I don't really have the energy to fight this much longer. I'll watch that injection pump on eBay but I seem to remember hearing in the past that there are others that may do the job better. A Re...

Right. I have capped off the outlet and drawn vac on the inlet side and it is in fact leaking. Sounds like it is coming from the pulley, but hard to really tell. The pulley end of the pump at least. Tried to apt pressure to it but got no real result. No leaks to be seen and when I relieved pressure ...

Sorry, should have mentioned it, I am a mechanic by trade. And VW factory trained no less. So have access to shop air and tools ect. I have not had much experience with these old IDI engines professionally as nobody takes them to the dealer anymore, and I left the dealership two years ago to work fo...

Just finished an AAZ swap. All runs fine once it's going, done about 500 miles so far with no probs. however everytime I start it it takes 30 seconds of cranking before it stumbles to life. Glow plugs are new. I have checked all the fuel pipes and banjo fitting seals, all looks good there. Swapped t...