Recent content by cummins90

I have done dozens of these injector Seals over the years with absolutely no problems afterwards until this one, it is no way rocket science, just make sure everything is spotless, i have machined a rod to the size of the bore and all i do is glue a piece of fine scotch pad on the end and trim...

Whate do you mean by make sure washers arent compressed? They are compressed to make a seal. Cheers

Ive heard people say that tdi washers are better, has anybody had better success with these?

What do you mean by 70% yield strength, the norm is around 32nm dont think they will take much more as they are known to shear same goes for the rocker bolts... Do you suggest they should be given a bit more?

i had a chat with the guy that welds these heads when they crack and he said if this happens even with new copper washers installed, the injector clamp bolts can stretch with heat causing blowby passing the copper washers, the clamp down bolts should be changed as "they turn to toffee". has...

I didnt think the filter and its housing and the pipes can draw in air while pump is running as all of it is positive pressure, the only place it could draw is from the base of the pump, but tank is full to the top and its had a new pump which hasnt made a difference, surely if a crack was...

thanks griff

yes, it has had a new one fitted just in case.....

discovery 2 td5 air in fuel problem hi all, problem with a td5 discovery. pump started squealing with air bubbles in the system, i immediately changed injector copper washers to no avail, i have now changed them 3 times in an attempt to stop this...... ran clear pipe on the return and when...

discovery 2 td5 air in fuel problem hi all, problem with a td5 discovery. pump started squealing with air bubbles in the system, i immediately changed injector copper washers to no avail, i have now changed them 3 times in an attempt to stop this...... ran clear pipe on the return and when...