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Diesel injector pipe leaks
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:50 am
by bigmax7
I have just refitted my refurbished pump and injectors. When I fitted the fuel injector pipes (original) I now have small leaks at 2 of the injectors. It looks like the fuel is leaking from the thread at the union of pipe to injector. Is there a recommended sealant, or is it possible to redress the pipe ends? Any suggestions to stop these leaks.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:05 pm
by Brian
Do not use sealer! If it gets into the pipe or injector you will be in trouble. If you cannot seal it by tightening then take the pipes to an injection specialist for new ferruls or possibly new pipes.
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:33 pm
by bigmax7
Thankyou for your advice. I won't use sealer, I'll try and tighten them again.
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:58 pm
by Supertractorman
I have used PTFE tape around threads in the past to stop minor leaks with no problem, but was I at risk with that ?.
Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:50 pm
by bigmax7
Re-tighten, now really tight leaks and weeps now stopped. Checked after about an hour no leaks.
Doesn’t PTFE tape go slimy?
Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:54 pm
by Supertractorman
PTFE can go a bit slimy, but it has worked for me, must have been in place over 10 years now and no leaks.