[Lr_zzz]

Hey guys just did my valve cover and all the gaskets yesterday. Everything came off and went on smoothly no problems. Gaskets were pre installed and lubed. After everything was said and done, I cranked it up and it started rough idling and popping from a misfire.

I feel fucking defeated. What’s my next steps? Do I get a smoke tester and compression tester and start down the list of where it’s leaking. Or is it as simple of a connector.

[WallaceK]

I'd all check the connections again. Maybe an obd scanner can help to dial the problem too.

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by WallaceK

I'd all check the connections again. Maybe an obd scanner can help to dial the problem too.

I checked all my connections, they are all in place and nothing is disconnected. I’ve quadruple checked everything.

I’ve included a photo of the codes I am getting. I’m assuming I’m just gonna have to redo the job to properly seal the gaskets

[sqwinny]

reinstall the hpfp. make sure the cam lobe is all the way at the bottom. also replace the hpfp mounting bolts as those things snap if you reuse them more than 2x. make sure your fuel lines from the hpfp to the fuel rail and those which connect to the fuel injectors are tight.

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by sqwinny

reinstall the hpfp. make sure the cam lobe is all the way at the bottom. also replace the hpfp mounting bolts as those things snap if you reuse them more than 2x. make sure your fuel lines from the hpfp to the fuel rail and those which connect to the fuel injectors are tight.

So i remember hearing about having to put the hpfp in a specific way, i noticed there was a plate on the bottom of where the hpfp is that what your referring too? Otherwise it went in good

[sqwinny]

Originally Posted by Lr_zzz

So i remember hearing about having to put the hpfp in a specific way, i noticed there was a plate on the bottom of where the hpfp is that what your referring too? Otherwise it went in good

Yes.

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by sqwinny

Yes.

Yup that is the step I forgot to do during the installation, is there a big chance my hpfp is now destroyed?

[sqwinny]

Originally Posted by Lr_zzz

Yup that is the step I forgot to do during the installation, is there a big chance my hpfp is now destroyed?

Take it out and see. that’s the only way instead of asking questions on the internet.

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by sqwinny

Take it out and see. that’s the only way instead of asking questions on the internet.

I already did, I checked the plunger of the hpfp and it’s still connected

[GER28i]

Originally Posted by Lr_zzz

I checked all my connections, they are all in place and nothing is disconnected. I’ve quadruple checked everything.

I’ve included a photo of the codes I am getting. I’m assuming I’m just gonna have to redo the job to properly seal the gaskets

The car is literally telling you what’s wrong…
It can only be a loose connection on the fuel lines that you undid or the HPFP is f‘ed. I did the Valve cover a couple of months ago and just blindly fitted the hpfp, guess I was lucky.

Good luck and don’t overreact.

[sqwinny]

They may have other issues as they posted it on Facebook as well.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HVt2BV5Rx/?

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by sqwinny

They may have other issues as they posted it on Facebook as well.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HVt2BV5Rx/?

Well I have a surprise for you that’s actually MY post on Facebook lmaoo. That is more accurate to my situation. I’ve already given up. Shits fucked, so much for an easy job

[F32hasty]

Wanna share the procedure to installing the hpfp properly for reference then? lol I was looking to do my valve covers next weekend.

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by F32hasty

Wanna share the procedure to installing the hpfp properly for reference then? lol I was looking to do my valve covers next weekend.

Hey please watch the fcpEuro video to properly get all the details for the install.

As far as I’m aware, there is a small cam roller with a tappet underneath the hpfp, as the cam rotates, the tappet moves up and down, you must lower the tappet into its lowest position by manually cranking the engine from the crank pulley nut to properly seat the hpfp before threading the bolts in, then evenly install the bolts to 12nm, don’t overtorque fuel lines.

[F32hasty]

Originally Posted by Lr_zzz

Hey please watch the fcpEuro video to properly get all the details for the install.

As far as I’m aware, there is a small cam roller with a tappet underneath the hpfp, as the cam rotates, the tappet moves up and down, you must lower the tappet into its lowest position by manually cranking the engine from the crank pulley nut to properly seat the hpfp before threading the bolts in, then evenly install the bolts to 12nm, don’t overtorque fuel lines.

Good deal I get my parts from them anyways & sounds just like my TDI

[Lr_zzz]

Originally Posted by F32hasty

Good deal I get my parts from them anyways & sounds just like my TDI

Please be careful because FCP Euro brings it up, only very briefly during the install