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Offline daddy5x

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possible fuel leak!
« 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 
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2014, 21:25 »
Injector seals as a guess but I would not use it until they are fixed.

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #2 on: 18 May 2014, 21:36 »
is it dangerous  :cry:
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2014, 21:39 »
is it dangerous  :cry:

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

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #4 on: 18 May 2014, 21:43 »
ill get new seals tomoz then        thx wayne
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #5 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

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #8 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

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #9 on: 19 May 2014, 13:37 »
remember 21mm hex to get the seats out or similar shaped object