Checking tandem

pump
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Tandem pump tester -VAS
5187- with banjo bolt -VAS
5187/1A-

Procedure
Observe rules for cleanliness
Chapter.
Observe test conditions
Chapter.
Pull dipstick -1- out of

guide tube.
Pull off engine cover panel

-arrows-.
Re-insert dipstick in guide

tube.
WARNING
Risk of injury - fuel system
operates under pressure.
Wrap a clean cloth
around the connection
before opening the fuel
system. Then release
pressure by carefully
loosening the
connection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety goggles.
The fuel can become
extremely hot. This can
cause injuries.
In extreme cases the
temperature of the fuel
lines and the fuel can be
up to 100 C after the
engine is switched off.
Allow the fuel to cool
down before
disconnecting the lines -

danger of scalding.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety goggles.
Remove screw plug
-arrow-.

Note
Illustration shows tandem
pump with engine removed
from vehicle.

Connect tandem pump

tester -VAS 5187- as
shown in the illustration.
Start engine.
Increase engine speed

to 4000 rpm.
Read the pressure on

the gauge:
Specification: at least

10.5 bar
Clamp off return hose
between fuel filter and

tandem pump using

hose clamp.
Increase engine speed

to 4000 rpm.
Read the pressure on

the gauge:
Specification: at least

10.5 bar
If specification is now
obtained: pressure is being
lost at unit injectors.
Renew O-rings at unit

injectors.
If specification is not
obtained:
Renew tandem pump

Chapter.
Note
After removing pressure
tester, tighten screw plug to
25 Nm. Renew the seal.