Deisel problems

Sounds like seals have gone because of the low sulphur diesel, as you said better now than outback.
No point in getting fuel from anywhere else as they all sell low sulphur now as far as I'm aware.

hobo, from my research, when I had a 2.8 TD GQ, the seals in the pump are low sulphur proof. Maybe wrong, have known to be before. Try getting servo to pay for repairs...... Good luck

You need to have the seals replaced with neoprene seals that are compatible with low sulphur diesel.
All early diesels are going to have this happen eventually.

Can't remember how long ago, but I'm guessing between 10 and 15 years, there was heap of these same problems blamed on good fuel and old/wrong seal types.
This was supposedly rectified at the time, however here it is all over again.

All the best with your repairs,
Bruce H.

hobo.
This is common and is easy to fix. the seal is just an 'O' ring, about 20 cents, and takes a few minutes to change, when you take the plate of the pump there is a spring conected to the lever, be careful not to stretch it and note where it connects so you can replace it. Easy. Eric.

Hobo,
I use and recommend Morey's Diesel Smoke Killer Fuel Conditioner. This is what it reads on the bottle.
Cleans dirty injectors and keeps them clean
Increases horsepower up to 10%
Improves fuel economy to more than pay for itself
Reduces emissions and smoke
Reduces rust and corrosion, makes fuel filters last longer
Reduces injector scuffing, increased fuel systems life
Does not raise sulphur or aromatic content
Keeps seals soft and pliable
Fights Diesel bug
Most effective under loaded conditions and in engines that are in a good state of repair.

Like I said, I have been using in now for a number of years for the fact that it is lubricant and helps with all of the above.

A 1 litre bottle is about $15 and will treat 650 litres of fuel. Give it a try you will be impressed.

Regards

Stephen