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Submitted: Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at 19:43
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Zeke H
Hi everyone.
I just brought a VDJ79 cruiser and today I noticed oil coming out of one the fuel lines or injector (not sure on it) anyone be able to tell me what's wrong and how to fix it quickly before it gets on my exhaust.
Oily
If anyone can see it and tell me what's wrong and what I can do to fix it quickly.
Thanks
Reply By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at 20:12
Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at 20:12
I would start with a good de-grease & wash down then recheck to confirm leak source..... oil looks fresh.....it hasnt been 'spilled' on there accidentally has it?
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Follow Up By: beastly666 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at 20:15
Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at 20:15
Hi Tony
I did that when I first got the car and today I washed the outside and decided to check for inspection tomorrow and I noticed it.
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Reply By: Ron N - Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 11:23
Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 11:23
Zeke, the leak is quite likely to be a cracked or eroded fuel line. These fuel lines carry enormous pressure and they erode very badly at the flare under
the nut. Some fuel injection crowds recommend these lines be replaced at 100,000 kms as they erode so badly. The high pressure erosion removes little pieces of metal that can then go through the injectors, damaging them, too.
Some good info in this link below.
Do my fuel lines really need to be replaced? - Baileys Diesel Injection blog
Cheers, Ron.
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Reply By: Life Member TourBoy, Bundaberg - Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 15:09
Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 15:09
Looking at the surface rust is it an ex miner?
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Follow Up By: beastly666 - Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 15:11
Monday, Oct 12, 2015 at 15:11
Yeah she's an ex mine ute but clean as under it. I am going to rust treat the whole car.
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Reply By: Injected - Thursday, Oct 15, 2015 at 23:29
Thursday, Oct 15, 2015 at 23:29
Due to the injector being inside the rocker cover they have a seal where the fuel line comes in, which in your case has leaked engine oil. Is it a big job? yes it is.
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