General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

Need help! Diesel engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:14 PM
  #1  
RSBryden's Avatar
RSBryden
Thread Starter
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 721
Likes: 11
From: Essex (pitsea)
Default Need help! Diesel engine

Was driving along an then I started smelling wd40 or something similar to that, popped the bonnet and I notice there is bubbles coming up out of the 1st injector n oilly stuff in the channel, when she is runnin,
I just had the same injector replaced about 3 weeks ago at a garage as if was puffin,
Is this a major problem or an easy repair?
Any advice is welcome
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:22 PM
  #2  
Harryh24's Avatar
Harryh24
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 653
Likes: 10
From: England
Default

that's happened as the garage that replaced your injector didnt do it properly! as they have a copper washer underneath, and they need to be recut with a special tool and then new bolt and torqued up properly, go back complain!
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:25 PM
  #3  
RSBryden's Avatar
RSBryden
Thread Starter
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 721
Likes: 11
From: Essex (pitsea)
Default

I'm guessin he has cut a corner as sometimes she holds back but pics up straight away,
Almost as if I am tow sumone and they break for me while I'm accelerating ...
Has he just used the old copper washer then mate
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:43 PM
  #4  
Harryh24's Avatar
Harryh24
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 653
Likes: 10
From: England
Default

yeah if it's leaking from the injector you are loosing compression, so will be less power! chances are he changed the washer as they are only cents, but didnt recut the seat inside the head, as when they leak it will wear away a small bit on the seat as only alluminium.
it will now need to have the injector seat checked and the. the head seat as well they are difficult to do them properly and can only be done with the special tool and recut, I've seen many people just put some glue down with the washer or try to tighten the bolt too much, both of which will not work very long or cause more damage! go back complain and ask to make sire they cut the seat and not just try to put another washer on it! best stuff to clean the black gunk that comes out is acetone, I used to do this on a daily basis when I worked for Mercedes!
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:54 PM
  #5  
RSBryden's Avatar
RSBryden
Thread Starter
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 721
Likes: 11
From: Essex (pitsea)
Default

Ill pop up there tomorow when I finish work,
Thankyou for your help buddy I appreciate it
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:55 PM
  #6  
Harryh24's Avatar
Harryh24
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 653
Likes: 10
From: England
Default

no worries mate!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bailes1992
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
4
Sep 3, 2015 02:17 PM
marky_g
General Car Related Discussion.
17
Sep 2, 2015 08:44 PM
YODI
Cars for Sale
5
Aug 30, 2015 01:12 PM
The Enigma
General Car Related Discussion.
13
Aug 20, 2015 09:38 PM
taylora1409
General Car Related Discussion.
3
Aug 12, 2015 12:06 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 07:19 AM.