which injection system

sdw76 · Post by **sdw76** » 03 Apr 2008, 15:47

how do I know if my 1996 1.9td has a bosch pump (for biodiesel/veggie purposes)

thanks

Post by **RichardW** » 03 Apr 2008, 15:55

Bosch Turbo pumps are easily recognised by the large flying saucer on top, which is connected to the air inlet pipework.

Pics of Bosch pump in Jim's stripdown thread here: Bosch pump

greg123 · Post by **greg123** » 03 May 2008, 17:45

The easy rule of thumb if trying to identify between a Lucas/CAV/rotodiesel and a Bosch VE is look at the rotor head. That's the cast iron bit where the injection pipes attach. It's a square casting on the Bosch and a round casting on the Lucas.

Please note that just having a bosch pump does not mean your car will run as well on oil as diesel, however it's a good starting point. Also other cars (not XUD engines) can have unsuitable bosch pumps, such as the VP30 and VP44. The EPVE/VP37's are the suitable ones.

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