Thread: Refreshing the fuel pump on an OM617 (European spec – non turbo)
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Old 04-14-2015, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by snapped_bolt View Post
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There is an old looking off-white sealing compound on the injection pump. What is it? I would imagine that it must be removed with a solvent, since the IP is a die casting. Scraping not a good idea.

Any input?


Thanks!

snapped_bolt
Yes be careful if you do need to remove non standard sealant

(As for your previous question I can only do the "helpful Haynes" reply and say assembly is reverse of dismantling)
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