Hi Bertil.
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| What should I be aware of when I remove the cover (I think just the top one)? |
The Bosch service removed both covers back then (including the flow meter). }
Get the right tool for that badly damaged hex screw, or make one. First, loosen all the screws only about a quarter of a turn (so that the cover doesn't bend due to the pressure of the sealing ring). Tighten them in the reverse order.
If you want to avoid diesel fuel spillage, before removing the cap:
1. Disconnect the fuel line leading to the pump at the nozzle and use a large syringe to blow air through it until you hear bubbling in the tank.
2. Disconnect the return hose from the filter and seal it on the pump side.
3. Disconnect the pre-filter and place it in a collection container.
4. Using the syringe, apply pressure again to the leaking line. This will force the fluid (very slowly) out of the supply line.
5. When approximately 50 ml of liquid have been collected in the collection container, reattach the hoses. Then, the pump cover can be removed without any spills.
I'm going to start a new thread shortly about another "bump theory." It will also include further information about the RWG check.