Thread: Refreshing the fuel pump on an OM617 (European spec – non turbo)
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Old 02-21-2011, 08:34 AM
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Cleaning the fuel pump
For cleaning I mostly used brake cleaner with engine cleaning brushes (I really need to buy a parts washer!).



As the fuel pump body is a pretty sturdy casting I gave it a good going over with my angle grinder and wire brush attachment before I masked up the holes for a repaint.



I repainted it with POR15 engine enamel to match the colour of my newly painted engine block.
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