MTU — Installing injection pump (plug-in pump)
Installation · Fuel injection pump
From a MTU service manual covering: 12V2000, 12V2000M60, 12V2000M70, 12V2000M80, 12V2000M90, 12V2000M91, 16V2000, 16V2000M60, 16V2000M70, 16V2000M80, 16V2000M90, 16V2000M91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 16V2000
Procedure
- Coat both sealing rings with petroleum jelly and fit on injection pump.
- Coat roller of injection pump with engine oil.
- Check sealing surfaces and fuel bores in crankcase are perfectly clean.
- Using engine barring tool, set pump cams of camshaft to base circle.
- Press injection pump into crankcase against spring power (distance approx. 4 mm).
- Insert both double-hex screws with socket and extension and tighten.
- Attach plug-in clips of wiring to solenoid valve and tighten screws.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Double-hex screws for injection pump 60 Nm + 12 Nm
- Plug-in clips 1 Nm ± 0.2 Nm
Full service-parts list: MTU 16V2000 →
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.