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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mauro12 on October 06, 2024, 14:58:10

Title: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: mauro12 on October 06, 2024, 14:58:10

Hello guys . I was wondering if there is someone or some companies specialized in overhauling or rebuilding this long style fuel pumps . Since we have many rebuilders for the injection pump , I was thinking that perhaps there should be someone competent with these pumps too .
Mine is working so far ( touch wood ) but just in case something happens , I want to be ready and be able to send to someone who knows what to do . I know that there are many rebuild kits in the market but that’s not the job for me to do it myself .
I was thinking about someone around Europe preferably.
Thank you .

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: ja17 on October 07, 2024, 04:33:40

These long pumps have been un-rebuildable for years. A very special "metal brass bellow seal" became unobtainable for many years. The good news is that Authentic Classics is now offering newly re-produced "bellow seal" for this early style fuel pump.

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: Pawel66 on October 07, 2024, 07:49:31

I decided to go on adventure and rebuild the long pump myself ( for my Ponton 220SE). I have not yet completed it. As ja17 says, the bellow seal as well as the black thick seal are available. On eBay as well. I even found insulators for connectors - I think it is close to impossible to remove them without damaging.

That being said I was advised by many mechanics just to swap it for a short pump, which is much more reliable and easier to overhaul.

You may just consider this when you have a quote for a long one overhaul.

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: mauro12 on October 07, 2024, 15:09:50

The bellow seal is available again from vintage euro parts . We have to consider that the problem can be also something else and not the bellow . Sometimes is just lack of use or leaking fuel from the lower oring .

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: mauro12 on May 11, 2025, 21:37:57

Hello guys . Just for general knowledge, do you know someone in europe preferably that rebuilds these long or short pumps ?
Are there any companies or private  workshops that are in this business ?
If not Europe even around USA . Thank you .

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: Jack the Knife on May 11, 2025, 22:16:56

In the US, check BaronYoungman, here on the forum. For the UK, I believe stickandrudderman (Colin Ferns) rebuilds them. Not sure about the continent.

Title: Re: Long fuel pump overhaul
Post by: mauro12 on June 07, 2025, 16:36:44

Is there someone in the EU area ?