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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: daddy5x on 18 May 2014, 20:43

Title: possible fuel leak!
Post by: daddy5x on 18 May 2014, 20:43

after having a bit of a clean under the bonnet  I noticed  a wet patch around all 4 fuel injectors .is this normal?  or do I have to replace any thing like gaskets  seals etc   thanks 

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: Wayne on 18 May 2014, 21:25

Injector seals as a guess but I would not use it until they are fixed.

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: daddy5x on 18 May 2014, 21:36

is it dangerous  :cry:

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: Wayne on 18 May 2014, 21:39

Quote from: daddy5x on 18 May 2014, 21:36

is it dangerous  :cry:

If it is 100% fuel then yes it is dangerous as it is under high pressure.

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: daddy5x on 18 May 2014, 21:43

ill get new seals tomoz then        thx wayne

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: Nino on 18 May 2014, 22:00

Iy will be the injector seats not the seals however the seals are known to fail also and dont cost alot to replace

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: davidgtrr34 on 18 May 2014, 23:33

If it is the injectors you should have a vucuum leak. Can you hear any hissing around the injectors.

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: dom on 19 May 2014, 13:12

Almost certainly the seats, I'd replace them as soon as you can but it should be fine to drive in the meantime. Chances are they've been leaking for ages already.

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: Nino on 19 May 2014, 13:25

I have a set of brand new seats the upgraded version never used pm me if you want them £25 posted

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: WadGTI on 19 May 2014, 13:37

remember 21mm hex to get the seats out or similar shaped object

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: dom on 19 May 2014, 14:48

Quote from: Nino on 19 May 2014, 13:25

I have a set of brand new seats the upgraded version never used pm me if you want them £25 posted

What's upgraded about them?

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: WadGTI on 19 May 2014, 15:58

I think hes on about the metal shiney ones   :nerd:

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: Nino on 19 May 2014, 18:31

They would be alot more than £25 if they were the metal ones. They are the white ones, better design, newer and do not leak.

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: dom on 19 May 2014, 19:16

I bought a set of these the other week:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171323379439?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171323379439?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: rio_gti on 19 May 2014, 20:34

I got them.... Do you use any sealent around the thread when fitting them in?

I know you do when using the metal ones

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: daddy5x on 19 May 2014, 21:02

since cleaning around them  yesterday   theres been sign of a leak  its all dry aroud there .so im thinking maybe there was a leak at somepoint  but has been sorted   ill keep an eye out for any  but for now   all looks good thx fellas for reply etc   much appreciated

Title: Re: possible fuel leak!
Post by: dom on 19 May 2014, 22:13

Quote from: rio_gti on 19 May 2014, 20:34

I got them.... Do you use any sealent around the thread when fitting them in?

I know you do when using the metal ones

I think Wazzzer recommends a fuel resistant gasket sealant. I don't know if you have to though, surely some loctite or similar would also work.