Renny Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Anybody got a clue what may be causing a fuel leak on my TD5? It seems to be coming out of the "valve block" on the head just above the starter motor. Is this the fuel regulator? If so how dificult to change and anyone got the part number? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I saw one a while back with a major fuel leak in this area and I seem to remember it was something to do with the fuel cooler which is a block with pipes coming out of it - a while ago now so I don't remember exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterSplicer Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 You could have a leak there on the diesel cooler. There is a fuell line connection over there. It's some sort of a push pull connector what makes them connected with the cooler. Maybe one of them is not in good order anymore. I have never seen a leaking cooler before. I would go for the option that the line connections are bad. You can take the complete unit of and inspect it. I have done it before. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 i would check all the connectors to the fuel pressure regulator and the fuel cooler, one of mine had to be replaced on the cooler when it started weaping, as previously mentioned they are only push fit connetors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 The gasket between the valve/regulator block and the head is the usual culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renny Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thanks All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What was it??? (Nice Avatar John) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renny Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Regulator. Got one off the auction site, but the wrong one Turns out I have a Storm1 engine (pre 2003) and I got a later regulator. Ordered a new one from my local specialist, should arrive today. Apparently it is a common fault and about 1hr to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 mines a '99 td5 and the 2nd stage part of the regulator went on mine in other words it would not open at the the higher rpm range so had to change it. The hardest bit was getting the accustic cover off!!! when i got a replacement regulator (for the engine) eg right size i then found that they ahd changed the internal dimesnions of it, so went bolted to the block it needed a new shape/size gasket (obviosuly didnt have one!) so that turned into an instant gasket job to seal the new on one. i then got the newer gasket which is still waiting to be fitted (18mths later!!!) once the tops off the engine (acoustic cover that it) about 30mins, depending on how many times you drop the bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renny Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Replaced the regulator last weekend. It took just under an hour. As John said it depends how ofet you drop the bolts! Thanks to All who replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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