On Feb 24, 4:36=A0am, "trad...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Feb 23, 5:10=A0pm, "randallbr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <randallbr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> wrote:
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> > I changed fuel filters today and realized for the first time that my
> > injector pump has a Bosch plunger-type primer pump that does not
> > unscrew. Has anyone else had experience with these type hand pumps? It
> > seemed like it took forever to purge the system of air, but I was
> > finally able to get the air out. I doubt that this pump had anything
> > to do with it, but was curious because I have never seen one of these
> > before.
>
> I recently replaced mine original one which was leaking with one of
> these. =A0It's smaller and unlike the original, you don't unscrew it,
> you just push it. =A0 As far as functionality, not sure I could make a
> fair comparison, as I did not change the filters at the time. =A0 I did
> bleed it though and the pump seemed to work OK, but there wasn't as
> much air in my case either.
>
> Since then I've seen the old style apparently still available.
This is welcome news, as I did not know how to deal with this new
wrinkle in the W123. I must say it works fine, but it did seem like it
took a lot more pumping, and a lot more evacuating fuel to purge the
air from just changing filters.
Thanks again!
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