bob 6600
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Friend of mine recently had an injector problem, diesel was spewing back up the hole (not just chuffing as you get from the seal failing). He was advised to change the injector as it was faulty (possible hairline crack). As the vehicle was off the road and he needed it asap, he agreed with the garage to fit an injector they had lying around (no charge for the part) on the basis he knew it would get him mobile but knowing it was showing a reading of +5mm^3/Hub which is right on the limit.
Now the leak has stopped and there is no chuffing but it is running rough. problem is, the injector was 'repaired' by the previous owner and has had a bolt snap at some point and a larger bolt inserted with a modified fork. The garage has told him due to previous bodge job, it was difficult to get the injector to stop leaking and after about 3 attempts they put 2 sealing washers on.
Now I have told him that this is not right as although it is not leaking, the injector is not sitting where it should be.
Vehicle is running rough and has a serious lack of power. Question is, is it likely to be the 'double seal', the +5mm or both? He is worried about it needing a new cam cover but I have driven it and it is very bad, almost dangerous. Prior to the injector, car was running ok, he just wants to know if he can get away with the same injector or not.
All comments appreciated
Now the leak has stopped and there is no chuffing but it is running rough. problem is, the injector was 'repaired' by the previous owner and has had a bolt snap at some point and a larger bolt inserted with a modified fork. The garage has told him due to previous bodge job, it was difficult to get the injector to stop leaking and after about 3 attempts they put 2 sealing washers on.
Now I have told him that this is not right as although it is not leaking, the injector is not sitting where it should be.
Vehicle is running rough and has a serious lack of power. Question is, is it likely to be the 'double seal', the +5mm or both? He is worried about it needing a new cam cover but I have driven it and it is very bad, almost dangerous. Prior to the injector, car was running ok, he just wants to know if he can get away with the same injector or not.
All comments appreciated