Leaking diesel when i switch the engine off.

[jimthelandyman]

Hi guys, when i turn the engine off on my series 3 diesel it leaks a small amount of diesel out and ends up on the drive does anyone know what this is caused by i have suspisions of it coming out of the fuel pump.

Cheers

[hobbit]

Could be a number of places, diesel can run almost everywhere before dropping off.

Have a feel round, as you say fuel pump, filter, the return pipe system from the injectors is a common prob bad washer, happens on on eof mine about every 6 weeks
If you cant locate it, wash the whole area down, let it dry and run it up, then look and feel round for a wet patch

[Sheddy]

I use the same tecnique on the wife!

[Xtremeteam]

i though that but didnt want 2 menion i (crap keboard no workin)

[jimthelandyman]

will have to try that at the weekend when i get it back from the respray shop.

Cheers

[ian_s]

do you have any problems with air getting in the system?
problems starting, that sort of thing

[jimthelandyman]

I have no problems at all the engine runs fine.

[ian_s]

in that case i would suggest that your leak is on the return side of the fuel system, which isnt pressurised much so can be an arse to find any leaks

[James.Harwood]

You can fix this for about £1.50, buy the drive a bag of sand to soak up the diesel, works wonders for oil as well.

[Canada Al]

we used to find diesel leaks by cleaning the engine down , blowing it dry with the air line and then blowing it over with a powder fire extinguisher . Works a treat !....Al

[dave_2A_2.25Turbo]

or talcum powder - it's cheaper unless you nick the extinguisher!!