VE style Pump Drive Seal, 17 mm ID 1-460-283-312
(VW, Not TDI) Audi


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Tip Corner:

If you choose to replace your drive seal without disassembling pump completely here are a few tips.

  1. Using a medium screw driver and bench grinder create a tool similar to the one in the last picture included. The orange lines show the screw driver shape before grinding.
  2. Using a hammer gently tap the screw driver between the rubber part of the seal and the pump drive shaft. Care must be used to avoid damaging the main pump Aluminum Housing. (Picture A)
  3. Gently push the screw driver down thus prying up on the seal. If the seal appears to be to be bending instead of pulling out you may need to tap it slightly again or move the screw driver to a new position and try from there. You may have to pry from several sides before the seal will be removed (Picture B)
  4. With some luck you will have the results found in (Picture C)
  5. Clean seal area. Lubricate both inside and outside areas of the new seal. Using the hammer gently tap the seal in with a perfect sized deep well socket. Seal needs to be kept level as it enters the pump.(Picture D). New seal (rubber coated) may be taller that the older seal so the seal will be flush with the pump housing once installed.

Please Note: Your fuel injection pump is a highly technical device. Not only does it control your engine, but it also protects it as well. Repairing a pump yourself is a great way to save money; however, extra caution must be used as serious pump and/or engine damage can occur. Repairing your own injection pump means you are assuming this risk.

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