Shackleton Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 So this Td5 I have, it was a bit oily when I got it. Most of it was coming from the rocker gasket which I reckon must have been disturbed by the hoist used to move the lump before I got it. But the back acoustic cover of the engine and especially the bell housing was literally thick with oily crud. A fella I was speaking to says it's most likely a leaky fuel regulator as 'they all do it'. Do they all 'do it'? What can I do to stop it 'doing it'? I was having a look today and came to the conclusion it couldn't be the actual mating surface of the unit to the engine so it must be from the fuel unions? Would a dab of Hylomar blue on the threads of the unions do it? (and I know, I'd have to be careful that the Hylomar wasn't far enough in to get into the fuel ) George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 The fuel reg has a small bleed hole in the pressed steel cap which is where the fuel usually comes from. Never looked inside but I assume there is a diaphram which must start to leak. Buy a new Reg and fit it. They aint too pricey, Only 1/2 to 3/4 hour to fit and jobs done. As for do they all do it, Well Ive fitted loads so it must be common! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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