what would cause the push rod in the fuel pump to bend??????? thanks
95

Asked by locksmith513 Apr 01, 2012 at 07:09 PM about the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

had a new fuel pump put in and if was fine for a while and them yesterday it would not start i check the
fuel line all the way to the pump and had gas so i pulled the pump and i could not remove the push rod
easily. when i did get it out it was bent any help as to why??? thanks,

2 Answers
4,465

Paul answered 13 years ago

I would say that the pump seizesing is the most likely cause or the push rod itself, with the pump and pushrod removed, remove the spark plugs and check that the engine can be turned by hand freely, check for the presence of oil around the pushrod hole and finally gently rest a cross head screwdriver in the pushrod hole and slowly turn the engine by hand, the screwdriver should rise and fall ( only a small amount of movement will be noticed - 10 to 20mm ) . I f this is the case then the fault is probably due to a seized pump either the lever arm failure or a valve failure causing the pump to hydraulicly lock.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Beetle Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    3,230
  • #2
    Chris Billings
    Reputation
    2,990
  • #3
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Civic
252 Great Deals out of 3,594 listings starting at $1,440
Used Ford Mustang
33 Great Deals out of 1,725 listings starting at $7,995
Used Chevrolet Camaro
17 Great Deals out of 267 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota Corolla
142 Great Deals out of 2,180 listings starting at $2,995
Used FIAT 500
7 Great Deals out of 112 listings starting at $2,941
Used Chevrolet Corvette
15 Great Deals out of 1,058 listings starting at $14,888
Used Ford Bronco
13 Great Deals out of 1,653 listings starting at $35,275

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.