What is the "head seal"?

If it's the top (throttle shaft) seal, it can be done without removing the
pump.

If it's the front seal, it can be done in a short time if the pump is out.
All in all a four hour job or less. If the front seal has failed, it's
probably because the bushings are worn out, and going in and fixing that
will take a total pump teardown. Best to put in a fresh seal if you are on
the road, maybe.

This is why I carry a spare pump in the closet of my westy.

Let us know.

Jim

On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi all ofcourse I know these can be temperamental machines but finally
> after
> a long wait in the body shop we are on our first trip of the year and the
> injection pump starts leaking, it started as a seep but now leaking,a local
> known injection specialist says two days if I remove and reinstall pump and
> approximately $250 just for the head seal kit replacement ouch the joy of
> diesel!!! I will monitor the progression and hopefully get it home or
> within
> 100miles from home for the AAA tow home!!!
>