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Hi Cap Crap

New Member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #1

So the fuel tank has been replaced and all seemed well. Well, all was well, it was great. But now we have a fuel leak from the front, it's literally pouring out when the engine is running. I assume a split hose?

Before I get covered in fuel trying to work out what's gone wrong, are there any known likely candidates for this?

Thanks.

 

Lyndon

Active Member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #2

What engine mate? If it's a 200/300 tdi check lift pump

 

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Hi Cap Crap

New Member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #3

Sorry of course. It's a Defender 300tdi.

 

Lyndon

Active Member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #4

Start her up and rev it using the injection pump under the bonnet and hold it at 3k revs and that will soon show up any pinhole leaked in the pipes, if not check every join starting at the lift pump working your way through every pipe till you get to the injectors. If still no sign of a leak get someone to hold the revs up while you make the same checks again. The leak off pipes between injectors can leak and hold diesel so chek if they are damp. Are you getting Amy problems with air in the system?

 

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Hi Cap Crap

New Member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #5

Thanks, will take a look when I'm back home tomorrow.

Adam

 

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pdennis30

Member

• Jan 15, 2013

• #6

Yes agree with that , leak off pipes went on my 300 tdi , only a small pipe , quite an easy fix ,
Let me know how you get on