moorlander

Member

• Nov 23, 2016

• #1

Hi folks,
I have a 19 j fitted to series 3.Diesel is dripping from the fuel solenoid at the back of the injector pump. I tried PTFE tape on the thread, but no joy. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Many thanks for reading.

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2016

• #2

It's supposed to have a washer on it.
I would remove it and check its got the washer and replace it anyway. Check the mating faces for burrs too.
New ones come with the washer and aren't overly expensive iirc.
Actually....(it's been a while since I've delved) isn't there an O ring on it??

 

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pete1987RRC

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2016

• #3

Get the ptfe off there ASAP, it does not seal and will allow air to be drawn in.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Nov 24, 2016

• #4

moorlander said:

Hi folks,
I have a 19 j fitted to series 3.Diesel is dripping from the fuel solenoid at the back of the injector pump. I tried PTFE tape on the thread, but no joy. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Many thanks for reading.

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Get a new washer. Dont use PTFE tape on fuel systems.

Like he sez^^^^^^^^^^^^, new solenoid never does any harm, and will have washers.

 

moorlander

Member

• Nov 24, 2016

• #5

Turboman said:

Get a new washer. Dont use PTFE tape on fuel systems.

Like he sez^^^^^^^^^^^^, new solenoid never does any harm, and will have washers.

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moorlander

Member

• Nov 24, 2016

• #6

HI folks and thanks for he replies. No washer in the usual sense, but there is an o ring. Should there be a washer? is it a copper compression washer? or is there a part number for the o ring? I'll pull off the PTFE tape, and also check for burrs.

Cheers as ever.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Nov 24, 2016

• #7

Didnt quite catch that one, mate?