Leaking injector seals

[Funkyboy]

Got signs of leaking injector seals on my 14 plate e250 on 67k is this normal at this mileage and is it a costly fix?



Thanks

 

[Steve@Avantgarde]

Nope and a good Indy will charge you £300-400+VAT to sort them should it be straight forward.

 

[w204benz]

Is that with the OM651 engine? I found diesel around a couple of the injectors on mine a few months ago so I had all the seals replaced, but it does have over 120k on it. No idea if it's normal at 67k (assuming it's the same engine).

Parts were cheap. I have no idea what the labour rates are like in the UK, but I wouldn't imagine it would be too costly if you tackle it early enough.

 

[Funkyboy]

Is that with the OM651 engine? I found diesel around a couple of the injectors on mine a few months ago so I had all the seals replaced, but it does have over 120k on it. No idea if it's normal at 67k (assuming it's the same engine).

Parts were cheap. I have no idea what the labour rates are like in the UK, but I wouldn't imagine it would be too costly if you tackle it early enough.

Yes 0651 engine

 

[Dean Fletcher]

Just had my seals and rocker gasket changed £500 all in.

 

[Blobcat]

Just had my seals and rocker gasket changed £500 all in.

What about the car…

 

[w204benz]

Yes 0651 engine

Then I suggest trying to source the plastic connectors that attach the fuel return line to the injectors before you start - apparently mine had become brittle and broke when the mechanic tried to remove them.
The dealer will happily sell you a new return line at some exorbitant price - and I was told fitting it may not be a quick job - but the connectors seem to be a common part and pretty easy to swap out.

Hopefully you don't have my luck and find out that every local supplier is sold out after they're broken!