Hi All,
I Have just discovered this brilliant forum while searching for some info on leaking Bosch injector pumps.

My 79 gld has been perfect up unitl this morning when I discovered a huge pool of diesel underneath her. Having removed the timing belt cover I could see that it was coming from the main shaft seal. After getting everything set, I took off the timing belt. I haven't been able to remove the pulley (and entire pump) yet, but I will tomorrow morning. I can feel a couple of mm of movement in the main shaft though, so I am obviously not going to get away with just replacing the seal.

Has anyone had this problem before?? Does it sound terminal for the pump?? I have heard that an overhaul costs around $1000 (more than I paid for the car!!) I am in Melbourne, can anyone recommend a diesel specialist to take the pump to for a diagnosis? Finally, if the pump is dead, how much should I pay for a second hand one?? and what, if anything, should I do with a secondhand pump before I put it on?

Many thanks,
Huw