[T3] FW: Fuel pumps

[Adriel Rowley]

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> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 08:04:08 -0500
> Subject: Re: [T3] Try, Try Again
>
> On 21 Aug 2014 16:48, Adriel Rowley wrote:
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>> I had the pump rebuilt by Adney, but once I put pressure it leaked
>> massively.
>
> If it leaks around the pump head, I will fix it for free. If it leaks
> around the motor housing or the connector and I never had those parts
> apart, I will fix it for the difference in price between the normal
> rebuild and the complete rebuild, $50, and I will pay the return
> shipping. If you already paid for a complete rebuild, I will fix it
> for free and return it at my expense.
>
> I don't remember the full circumstances of your repair: whether you
> paid for a complete or partial rebuild, and whether you installed the
> pump right away when you got it back. If the pump just needed the
> partial rebuild (pump head only, usually all that's required) but the
> pump sat for months after you got it back, allowing the motor housing
> O-rings to dry out, it will now need those O-rings to be replaced. If
> that's the case, that work was not needed when I had the pump, not
> done, and not charged for. If it's needed now, you'll need to pay for
> it.
>
Below this current letter is letter stating that apparently you did a full rebuild, considering the cost. Apparently you did not use any new parts (in another letter), so I take it to mean you used 40 year old rubber, which could explain my experience and doesn't help me feel better... But alas, takes two to tango... ;| 

> O-rings that have been in use for a long time, absorb a small amount
> of gasoline. If they are allowed to dry out, they often will no
> longer seal and will need to be replaced. New O-rings can be stored
> indefinitely without shrinkage.
>
Well then, why did you use old O rings? If I had known this, I would have made a huge effort to store the pump in diesel fuel. I even have containers here that might be a good size.

> Once again, I'll fix any fault in my work for free. I'll never ask
> you to pay for the same work twice. But you should not expect me to
> do new work for free.
>
Fine, that is understandable. But, I don't want you making claims that you didn't do a full rebuild and therefore can charge. Further, I want to not to do like you did last time and wait for me to authorize paid work. I check my email at least once in the morning and once in the evening.

> Once I get the pump in hand, I can test it, find the leak, easily see
> which work I already did, and report back to you.
>
Fine, that sounds like a good plan.

> Did you install the pump right away, once you got it back?
>
I believe I did, but have not kept any records...

> Do you remember whether you paid $75 for a pump head rebuild or $125
> for a complete rebuild? That detail would also be on your receipt, if
> you still have it.
>
As per the letter below, I paid a whole $93. Apparently your rates have gone up in two years. l.o.l.


Thank you so very much!
Adriel

P.S. I now understand I have a difficult personality and working on improving it. I want to have friends and folks willing to help me, rather than be a loner struggling to exist. We are all part of a larger group and must act in a manner so as to peacefully coexist; war is unnecessary and only causes death and destruction.




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1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - In the Process of Being Dog Wgn 2
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD-T - Dog Wgn
Master's Student, A.S.U., living in north central Mesa, AZ


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> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
> To: adriel_rowley at hotmail.com
> Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:56:59 -0500
> Subject: RE: Fuel pumps
>
> Adriel,
>
> Your fuel pump arrived safely and I've opened it up.
>
> The good news is that the motor ran fine, once the pump head was
> removed.
>
> The bad news is that everything was filled with a mixture of gas and
> water. This had corroded the relief valve closed, so this will
> require a rebuild of the pump head to free up the piston.
>
> The cost of this will be $93, including return postage. Make that $96
> if you pay by paypal.
>
> In the meantime, you need to drain your gas tank and replace the fuel
> filter to get all the water out. It's instructive to drain this into
> a glass gallon jug, so you can see how much water was in there. Note
> that the water will settle into the bottom if you let it sit
> overnight. It's also possible that all the water in the system was in
> the pump, but you won't know that for sure until you drain the tank
> and inspect the gas that comes out.
>
> The old filter will probably be fine if you shake it out and let it
> sit somewhere dry for a few months.
>
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> Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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