Hi All (Im actually markomate but cant reset my password, hence new user name for now)

Does anyone know of a decent Diesel injector testing company in Beds/Herts area?

I dont mind sending mine to Diesel Bobs but would prefer to try a local place first.

Back story is that my D2 had a run away engine on Tuesday, 400 miles from home, BTW Aviva/RAC recovery are the dogs nuts, got me recovered home no questions/no hassle/no charge.

I managed to stop the engine using the gears.

Stripped down this week, I had changed the seals/washers 14K miles ago, no warning signs, stalling etc, BUT 420 miles before, I had filled up with sainsburys diesel and put in some injector cleaner, could have just been a coincidence.

Anyway, the seals were orange colour, I know they weren't LR ones. The new ones are LR and they are black. The seals that come off are rock hard, not good!

I drained 10 litres of oil/fuel from the sump.

So fingers crossed its not the head, coolant level ok, its a 2004 model.

Also hope ive not shagged the engine!

I read on another forum that if an injector goes tits up it can fill the rocker cover/sump with fuel. So I may as well get them all checked.

Problem is I have a cynical streak that says any testing house is bound to find a faulty one, so Id like to use a trusted place.

Thanks

Mark

Bump!

I did a bit more work on the car and found fuel leaking from around No.1 injector, BTW when you do the seals its worth doing the fuel purge before you put new oil in and with the cam cover off, that way you can check for leaks/other problems before you ruin your nice new oil!

I pulled No.1 injector to find a small nick in the O ring, happy days I thought, new O ring and Id be all set, but try buying an O ring after 1 PM on a Saturday!!

Luckily IAWA4x4 in Wellingborough were "just about open" and Ian agreed to wait an hour so I could drive up, then gave me a mega deal on a set of new rings, top man :clap2:

Put everything back together, another fuel purge (rocker shaft MUST be in place before you do the purge) BUT still leaking around No.1, strip down again and a better look showed a crack in No.1 injector pocket

So new head needed, I have a choice: Turner Engineering new Spanish head, or Autotech (Cornwall) refurb head, I know Turner have a good rep, but Autotech "seem" ok, but they haven,t been trading long.

Any suggestions/recommendations gratefully accepted!

Thanks

Mark