Delphi / Lucas CAV DPA Rotary Injection Pump Rebuild Service
The Delphi DPA, originally built by Lucas CAV, is one of the most widely produced rotary diesel injection pumps in the world, and Valley Fuel Injection has been rebuilding these British-designed pumps the right way for decades. It is a mechanical, single-cylinder distributor pump found on millions of tractors, backhoes, and industrial engines from the 1960s onward. When a DPA wears out, a proper rebuild is almost always faster, cheaper, and better than chasing down a discontinued pump that may no longer be made. We rebuild your own core and calibrate it to factory specification, so you get a pump matched to your engine instead of a generic replacement or an imported knockoff.
The Valley Fuel Injection Difference
We are a rare breed. There are not many shops left in the country with the training, the certification, and the test equipment to rebuild a diesel injection pump to factory standard, and fewer still that do it at our level. This is not a cheap imported knockoff and it is not a throw-together seal-kit job. It is a genuine, certified, factory-spec rebuild, done by hand and proven on the bench before it ever leaves the building.
When you send a pump to Valley Fuel Injection, it is rebuilt by licensed, factory-certified diesel technicians, to the same standard the pump held the day it left the factory, and it is backed by a real warranty. That is the whole point of what we do.
Applications We Rebuild
The DPA family covers thousands of engine and equipment combinations. The most common we see:
| Engine / Equipment | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| John Deere | 300-series, 3179 and 4239 engines, tractors and industrial |
| Ford / New Holland | 3610, 3910, and similar utility tractors |
| Massey Ferguson & Perkins | Perkins-powered MF tractors and industrial engines |
| Case / CAV backhoes | Case 480, 580, 580SE and CAV 550 backhoe engines |
| Allis-Chalmers & industrial | Allis-Chalmers D170/D175 and other DPA-equipped diesels |
Do not see your engine listed? Call 530-668-0818 and we will confirm your application and quote your rebuild.
Common Delphi DPA Models We Rebuild
The DPA family spans thousands of part numbers. These are some of the specific Delphi and Lucas CAV DPA models that regularly come across our bench, most on John Deere, Ford, Perkins, and Case agricultural and industrial engines:
3042 series: 3042F770, 3042F840 RX, DPA3042F770
3233 series: 3233F880, 3233F770R, 3233F151R
3248 and 3300 series: 3248F440R, 3348F791T, DPA3342F980
3400 series: 3432F900R, DPA 3448F220, DPA3462F920
Do not see your exact number? It does not matter. We rebuild every Delphi and Lucas CAV DPA variant ever built. Read the model number off the tag on your pump, call 530-668-0818, and we will confirm it and quote your rebuild.
Any product image shown is a representative example. Your DPA pump may differ in appearance by application, year, and configuration. We rebuild your exact pump to its factory specification.
Signs Your DPA Needs a Rebuild
- Hard starting, no-start, or long cranking when the engine is cold or hot
- Loss of power, sluggish throttle response, or a noticeable drop in top speed
- Hunting, surging, or an idle that will not settle down
- Diesel fuel leaking from the drive shaft seal, the top cover, or the hydraulic head
- Excessive smoke, rough running, or poor throttle response under load
- Fuel in the governor housing or a pump that has ingested water or contaminated fuel
How We Rebuild Your DPA
A Valley Fuel Injection rebuild is not a seal kit and a coat of paint. Every pump is torn completely down and built back to factory standard, one measured part at a time:
- Complete teardown and inspection. We disassemble the entire pump and inspect every single component against Delphi and Lucas CAV factory wear limits. Nothing is reused on assumption.
- Deep cleaning. Every part is ultrasonically and thoroughly cleaned so we are building on bare, spotless metal, not old varnish and debris.
- Factory-certified replacement parts. Transfer pump blades and liner, cam ring and rollers, hydraulic head and rotor, drive shaft and seals, metering valve, delivery valve, and a complete seal kit. We replace what needs replacing with genuine factory-certified components, never cheap generic substitutes.
- Hydraulic head, governor, and advance service. The head and rotor, governor, metering valve, and automatic timing advance are serviced and set so fuel delivery is correct and consistent.
- Calibration and testing on real machines. The finished pump is mounted on a professional, computer-controlled test bench and calibrated to your DPA pump’s exact factory specification sheet. We set transfer pressure, timing advance, and fuel delivery at every point on the governor curve and prove it before it ships.
That final step is what separates a real rebuild from a parts swap. Anyone can bolt in a seal kit. Very few shops can put your pump on a bench, calibrate it to spec, and stand behind the result.
Our Warranty
We control every step of the rebuild, so we stand behind it. Every pump and injector we rebuild carries a 1-year warranty. Electrical and electronic components are warrantied for 30 days. A healthy lift pump and clean, water-free fuel are essential to pump life, so we recommend fresh fuel filters at installation to protect your rebuild.
What a DPA Rebuild Costs
Typical Rebuild Cost
$1,200 to $1,600 typical range
Most Delphi DPA rebuilds land between $1,200 and $1,600, with a typical rebuild around $1,350. These are real figures from our recent DPA jobs, not markup guesses. Pumps with heavier wear, or that need a new hydraulic head, run higher. Because every rebuild is priced on your pump’s actual condition, we give you a firm quote after inspection, before any work begins.
Prices above cover the service and parts. Any applicable sales tax, plus shipping and small shop fees (such as a hazardous-waste disposal fee), are added at invoicing, so your quote reflects the full out-the-door number before any work begins. Buying tax-exempt? Qualifying diesel repair shops, fleets, farms, and agricultural operations can purchase tax-free. Set up tax-exempt purchasing by submitting your resale or exemption certificate once, and every qualifying order is tax-free going forward.
How It Works · Call for Pricing and Availability
Because every DPA rebuild is done on your own core, pricing depends on the pump’s condition and the parts it needs, so we quote each job individually. Here is the process:
- Call us with the number on your pump so we can confirm it is a DPA and talk through your symptoms.
- Ship the pump to us or drop it off. We tear it down, inspect it, and give you a firm quote before any work begins.
- We rebuild and bench-calibrate the pump, then return it ready to install, backed by our warranty.
Call 530-668-0818 for pricing and turnaround, or start your rebuild online → and we will walk you through shipping it in.
Why Valley Fuel Injection
Valley Fuel Injection & Turbo is a full-service, factory-certified diesel fuel injection shop in Woodland, California, serving truck owners, farmers, fleets, and other repair shops across the country. We are a Bosch-authorized service center with the tooling, the test equipment, and the certification to rebuild rotary pumps correctly, and we have been doing it long enough to have seen just about every DPA failure there is. When a shop cannot fix it, they send it to us. Ship your pump from anywhere or visit us at our Woodland shop.
Want the full technical rundown before you send yours in? Read our tractor injection pump rebuild guide and our notes on John Deere injection pump problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Delphi DPA rebuild cost?
Most Delphi DPA rebuilds run between $1,200 and $1,600, with a typical rebuild around $1,350. Pumps with heavier wear, or that need a new hydraulic head, can run higher. Pricing depends on the condition of your pump and the parts it needs, so we give you a firm quote after inspection, before any work begins. Call 530-668-0818 for current pricing.
Do I send you my pump, or do you have one in stock?
This is a rebuild service for your own core. You ship us your pump or bring it in, we rebuild and recalibrate it, and we send it back matched to your engine. Rebuilding your core is usually faster and less expensive than sourcing a new pump, and many DPA pumps are no longer manufactured.
How long does a rebuild take?
Turnaround depends on our current shop schedule and parts availability for your specific pump. We give you an honest timeline when we quote the job. If you are down and need a fast turnaround, tell us when you call and we will do our best to prioritize it.
What warranty comes with the rebuild?
Every pump and injector we rebuild carries a 1-year warranty. Electrical and electronic components are warrantied for 30 days. We control every step of the rebuild in-house, from teardown to final bench calibration, which is why we can stand behind it. A healthy lift pump and clean, water-free fuel are essential to pump longevity, so we recommend fresh fuel filters at installation to protect your rebuild.
My pump number is not on your list. Can you still rebuild it?
Almost certainly. The DPA was fitted to far more equipment than we can list here. If the pump carries a Delphi or Lucas CAV DPA tag, we can rebuild it. Call 530-668-0818 with the number stamped on the pump and we will confirm.
Can I ship my pump to you from out of state?
Yes. We rebuild pumps for customers nationwide. Remove the pump, pack it securely, and ship it to us. We inspect it, quote the rebuild, and return it ready to install.
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