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Aug 21st, 2019, 00:54 | #1 |
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1800E leaking injector
Hi all, craving your advice again!
I had a bad fuel leak from injector #2 and so bought the seal kit. Leak still as bad after fitting. Could the problem be the injector itself? Took out injectors numbers 1 and 2 again and compared. Number 2's body is mostly covered in black glaze, whereas #1 is smooth steel. Put them back, but swapped positions. The offending injector still leaks (now at cylinder 1), but not as badly. Engine still hunting badly. Difficult to see clearly, but could the leak be from the injector itself? Certainly the top part is wet and I would identify the leak as where the blue plastic piece meets the metal body of the injector. Does that seem possible/likely? Having swapped positions, I can't see any other option. I'd really appreciate any wisdom, before I shell out on new Injectors. Many thanks as always. |
Aug 21st, 2019, 04:43 | #2 | |
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I'd go for the new set of injectors if they have been in the car for a long / unknown length of time. Check the fuel supply lines and the fitting to the injectors and replace the injectors as a set. On my Mercedes CIS (system) I found I cured a hard starting problem by sealing unions with Loctite 5400 thread sealant. I didn't use it on the connections to the injectors but I don't see why that wouldn't work. The problem with using an additional sealant, however, is when you break the seal and you need to put things back together again...
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Aug 21st, 2019, 11:33 | #3 |
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Hi,
Reading your post I seem to think you may have two separate issues with your injector. Firstly, the black glaze is likely to have been caused by a leaking/split/distorted seal ring which you have possibly rectified by fitting new seals. One question, did you also replace the thin O ring in the head where the injector fits or just the two thicker injector seals? I would assume the blackening was caused by exhaust gas forcing its way past the seals? Secondly, before you condemn your injector it's likely that the top blue bakelite part of the injector is getting wet with petrol because of a leak where the short rubber hose and collar are fitted to the inlet stub. Remember that the fuel pressure here is very high and the slightest weakness in that area will cause a visible leak and if left unattended, an engine fire! Before spending a lot of money on new injectors have a look at this kit on eBay, it's got everything you need to overhaul all 4 injectors to ensure that they are properly petrol-tight. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P18...0AAOSwEYpb4KES The kit doesn't include the thin O ring I mentioned but they are available from Brookhouse separately. Hope this helps, Paul. |
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Hi Paul, thanks for the really helpful reply. Just checked and the injector is leaking at the joint between the plastic cap and the metal body. Not clear whether the kit would solve that. Have asked the seller. If it does then you might have saved me £400!
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Hi Clan, Simon from Brookhouse says he supplies the early 240 injectors as a direct replacement. He doesn't have any in stock right now and is checking with his supplier in Sweden. The eBay Mr Injector kit sounds v interesting, though, but I can't see from the picture of the kit how it.might solve my leak. Have messaged the seller, so let's see.
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Hi Paul and Clan. Spoke to manufacturer of repair kit and he has confirmed that my Injector is scrap. Really helpful fellow.
Brookhouse's usual suppliers can't help and so quote is £525. Good news is I should have them in 5 business days. Bad news is I now can't afford to fee the cat. Thank you both again. Tim |
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You look to be close to Brian Gue who runs Amazonia at Denham IP21 5EX 01379 871561. I think he might be worth a visit. He covers all old Volvos and could have some used injectors you could try.
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