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Originally Posted by OM617YOTA
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I've since disassembled the vacuum pump, and found lots of oil residue inside the pump. Not sure how normal this is, I can post photos.
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Perfectly normal they leak and leak and leak after removal.
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Originally Posted by OM617YOTA
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I just got done having a good long listen to my frankentruck's OM617 using the stick-as-stethoscope method, with the VP removed.
Definitely sounds like there's something going on in the IP/intermediate shaft/VP area. I'm thinking the VP being reinstalled only intensified a sound that was there all along, and me in my diesel newbness probably missed it when testing it out and listening to it before purchase. This engine is my only experience with any kind of diesel wrenching.
Where's the best place to buy a full VP rebuild kit(bearings and all) and an intermediate shaft bushing?
Thank you, everyone. I've got some more studying to do.
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I've got a feeling that the intermediate shaft parts are dealer only... Febi were making some parts for the non turbo engine I think - may be a telephone call to the site sponsors will help? Ringing / emailing / PM-ing whunter would not be a bad move at all. Make sure you get the right parts for this.