Is the No 2 injector seal leaking in a Mercedes Sprinter?
In a recent Mercedes Sprinter engine replacement (Used engine fitment) it was noticed at the time of purchase that there was an issue with No.2 Injector seal leaking.
Is there a Mercedes diesel injector for sprinter?
“Here at the Global Sprinter Research Center I am always eager to investigate Sprinter related technical issues.
What does it mean when your fuel injector is leaking?
Leaking fuel injectors can cause Oil Thinning At engine shutdown the fuel pressure should maintain operating pressure or just below that for a substantial period of time. Fuel injector pintle, ball or disc seat leaks as well as the bottom O-ring leak on a side feed injector will cause fuel to escape into the intake manifold.
What’s the problem with the Mercedes diesel injector?
Having rectified many ‘chuffing’ injectors and dealt with the famed ‘black-death’ on many sprinter engines and its close derivatives used across the complete range of Mercedes Diesel vehicles, I can honestly say that the hold down mechanism used to secure the injector in the head is definitely the engines number one Achilles heel.
In a recent Mercedes Sprinter engine replacement (Used engine fitment) it was noticed at the time of purchase that there was an issue with No.2 Injector seal leaking.
“Here at the Global Sprinter Research Center I am always eager to investigate Sprinter related technical issues.
Having rectified many ‘chuffing’ injectors and dealt with the famed ‘black-death’ on many sprinter engines and its close derivatives used across the complete range of Mercedes Diesel vehicles, I can honestly say that the hold down mechanism used to secure the injector in the head is definitely the engines number one Achilles heel.
What are the symptoms of a leaking fuel injector?
Symptoms of leaking fuel injectors: 1 Hard Starting when engine is hot. 2 Increased Fuel Consumption. 3 Rough Idle. 4 Fuel odors inside and around the car. 5 Poor Emissions. 6 (more items)