Diesel injector seals failed after 18 months!!!

**ads3** · 20th June 2012, 20:02

Hi,

Have been told by VX that my injector seals need replacing and this is what caused the Veccy (05 2.0dti) to not start 2 mornings ago. Green Flag came out and ended up squirting some carb cleaner into the airflow meter after disconnecting it from the air intake duct. Started fine afterwoods and has done ever since.

I only had these seals replaced (or so I was told as there was oil in the fuel line) 18 months ago when I had the diesel pump replaced. Surely these should last longer, especially as I have been told it's about a 5 hour job.

Should I have any reason to question the diagnosis?

Any suggestions and tips greatly appreciated.

**C-Owner** · 20th June 2012, 21:15

Who did the seals 18 months ago (were they definitely done) ?

Is there oil present in the fuel filter/housing ?

Have the fuel filter seals been replaced ?

Have the injector spill pipes (small braided/rubber pipes) been replaced ?

All the above can leak air into the fuel system, usually overnight, causing bad/non starting issues.

**pompey-pimp** · 20th June 2012, 21:22

5 hours to replace injector seals?

**C-Owner** · 20th June 2012, 21:49

My workshop

1 hour 15 mins

Copper seals £ 1.56 each
Rubber seals £ 8.45 each
Fuel filter £ 11.80
Labour £ 55.00

Plus vat @ 20%

**ads3** · 21st June 2012, 00:39

Thanks,

Apparently 5 hours to change all the seals!

**ads3** · 21st June 2012, 00:43

Originally Posted by C-Owner

Who did the seals 18 months ago (were they definitely done) ?

Is there oil present in the fuel filter/housing ?

Have the fuel filter seals been replaced ?

Have the injector spill pipes (small braided/rubber pipes) been replaced ?

All the above can leak air into the fuel system, usually overnight, causing bad/non starting issues.

It was done at the same dealer, they are going to look into it.

**ads3** · 21st June 2012, 00:45

Does the addition of 2 stroke oil in the fuel system perish the seals more rapidly?

**ads3** · 21st June 2012, 17:42

In addition to the injector seals - quoted £515, I have also been told that the EGR valve needs replacing at £503 ??????

Do these prices sound about right?