The leak appears at the seam of the two halves. Not where I previously thought on the head, rather where it joins together. Bolts are all tight. Has the seal failed? Is there a reseal kit?
82 300td

AFAIK, there is a kit available. maybe dealer part? but it seems that it is just an oring. also, a new pump to haed gasket would prolly be needed.

I am sure that fastlane or any other GOOD parts source will be able to find it for you.

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1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.

How easy..? Just remove and replace? Or are there compressed springs that are likely to shoot out and put a hole in my neighbors house? When pump is removed, will there be excess oil spillage or will just one bottle of fluid be sufficient to top off after O ring is replaced? Thanks.

Search on it. There are pictures somewhere on the forum. I have a vague recollection of someone writing that a standard 0 ring might fit the pump.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

The repair kit part number is 000-586-00-32.

Here is a good DIY thread - Wagon rear suspension valve rebuild

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Thanks..but no. That is for the rear valve (behind the rear wheels). My issue is a leak from the pump itself.
I found this great thread....but unfortunately it doesn't seem conclusive. Anybody know where I can find the O ring pictured by Jimmy L?

SLS Pump Rebuild Kit or Components?

Thanks

Oops!

This guy is supposed to have rebuild kits for the SLS pump.
George Murphy
Performance Analysis Co.
969 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 258
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-482-9175 9 am to 5 pm ET M-F

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Yep, that's the thread I had in mind. I'd disassemble the pump, take the o-ring to the nearest hardware store and size up a replacement. Can't do much harm.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Do you know what I can expect when I unscrew the pump and hoses. Is it going to be a giant oily mess? Or will it contain itself pretty well?

Meyle has the reseal kit for the pump mounted block, they're reasonable. My 560 has a leak there.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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It comes apart easily and without collateral destruction.

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Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John