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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Oops... you got them out as I was typing my message... Congrats! it should be downhill from here!
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Well good news is you found the root cause of your problem! Soak it in penetrating oil overnight, then wipe the shaft with acetone to remove oil and wrap the shaft tightly in something like thin rubber sheet or lots of saran wrap etc. then a rag and duct tape to hold it all sealed tight ( to...
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    You are correct, it's very similar to Torx but does have a different name ( which eludes me at the moment ) , however a Torx bit does work, think it's a T-40 or a T-45. They are extremely tight, so be careful the ring doesn't try to rotate while you're loosening the ball stud.
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Well.... I'm not sure you found your problem just yet. The power piston being gummed up won't cause your issue, but is a sign of other issues. Take out the rotor assembly and check if the 2 side plungers are stuck. These plungers are what does the pumping action at high pressure. If they are...
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    I had a similar problem with an 005 recently. Rebuilt the pump and then got nothing out of it. I believe the problem was just as Guy stated. The gravity feed system took FOREVER to get the air out of the pump cavity so that the transfer pump in the end of the IP could start working. I ended up...
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