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While you probably only use it when you change fuel filters, or if you accidentally run out of fuel, your primer pump can be quite important. In particular, if it leaks when priming or all the time it can lead to a host of other issue. Learn to change it before real trouble starts!
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Seen here is the original primer pump on this 1979 300CD. It is an older style that has become prone to leaking after all these years. We are going to replace it with an updated style by Bosch.
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Removing the old primer pump is simply a matter of finding the proper wrench to either grab the flat sides at the base of the pump, or using a vice grip to grab the body of the pump. An offset wrench like pictured can be very helpful. Since the pump is being replaced it doesn't matter too much if the vice grips damage the pump.
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Note that clearance can be a bit tight down by the primer due to fuel and power steering fluid lines in the area. However, if you're patient, you'll find a way to get the tools on and turn off the pump.
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Note that there seems to be variation in the size of wrench these primer pumps take. The offset wrench I have is a 19mm which worked on a pump on another car, but was too small for this car. So I used vice grips.
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When you've finished run your engine and check for leaks. If it is leaking at the base, where the pump screws in, the crush washer is not fully crushed. Tighten it down a little more.
When you've finished run your engine and check for leaks. If it is leaking at the base, where the pump screws in, the crush washer is not fully crushed. Tighten it down a little more.
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Unfortunately, wasn't much help with my 83 300D, because the pump and fittings are reversed. Which makes it very difficult to get to the pump to tighten it down, with the brass fittings in the way. So if your setup doesn't look like the pictures above, you're going to have to do some extra work to get it done.
Yes, mine too… Most odd - a lot more work getting it sorted. Thanks for the write up though.
Hi,
I lost the little plastic piece goes under the primer pump, and therefore the pump doesn’t work properly. What is this piece, and where can I find a new one?
Mine is different as well, only 2 nuts/ studs holding the body on most seem to have 3. My 2 brass fittings also make it more difficult.