Hey all,

Getting a bit sick of my mechanic coming up with reasons to take another thousand bucks off me.

Despite spending a fair whack on my last service about 6 weeks ago, when I was in for a WOF (roadworthy cert) the other day I was told there was a slight leak at the diesel fuel pump (they didn't pick this up at the service... sounds a bit dodgy to me)

Mechanic wants over $900 to replace the timing control valve cos its leaking, however I'm after a cheaper fix!

Anybody tried "Wynn's Stop Engine Leak" solution?

I'm thinking for a six grand Hilux this would be a better way to go than continually forking out to this bastard of a mechanic.

I'd be keen to hear if you reckon it would fix the prob.

Cheers

PS: Don't tell me to fork out for a new truck, cos I aint got the cash.

Mate, best you fork out for a second hard truck :) cos you aint got the cash for a new truck

No worries after a few brews
You choob is your friend!

Cars are cheap its the repairs that will kill ya!
I coughed up $800 for a repair on my old Suzuki to see a better looking one on the side of the road for $2200 and I'm thinking want else is going to go wrong with mine!
I just want a car that will go a million ks without any let downs and be cheap to buy....gee we do exspect a lot don't we?

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Chris_M said..
Hey all,

Getting a bit sick of my mechanic coming up with reasons to take another thousand bucks off me.

Despite spending a fair whack on my last service about 6 weeks ago, when I was in for a WOF (roadworthy cert) the other day I was told there was a slight leak at the diesel fuel pump (they didn't pick this up at the service... sounds a bit dodgy to me)

Mechanic wants over $900 to replace the timing control valve cos its leaking, however I'm after a cheaper fix!

Anybody tried "Wynn's Stop Engine Leak" solution?

I'm thinking for a six grand Hilux this would be a better way to go than continually forking out to this bastard of a mechanic.

I'd be keen to hear if you reckon it would fix the prob.Cheers

PS: Don't tell me to fork out for a new truck, cos I aint got the cash.

Post a photo and I will explain how "YOU" can repair. Not real clear on what the leak is, or where on the pump. It wont be high pressure if its a timing control valve, it will be at transfer pump pressure or lower (30-60psi range)
And no, Wynns stop engine leak, wont fix the fuel leak problem

Find another mechanic????

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Cassa said..

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No worries after a few brews
You choob is your friend!

Unfortunately I think you will find that is a petrol model....... Diesel variants use an injector pump which draws the fuel from the tank as opposed to pushing fuel from within the tank.

This is what a diesel hilux fuel pump looks like ( located in the engine bay ).

Before shelling out any cash I would check that the fuel line going into the IP is in tact and not loose, also check the metal injector lines (4 of them) from the IP to the injectors are tight fuel could easily be weeping from here as they could be slightly loose

I suspect given your car was 6k it is either a 2.4l or 2.8l both are pretty bullet proof, there is a reason those angry Africans and Arabs on the news carrying AK47s are almost always riding around in the back of old hiluxes.

If the performance has not been affected and the leak is more of a weep I would be inclined to just leave it alone as it will probably go for a long time you can also try running some 2 stroke oil in your fuel ( just add it to you tank at about 300 -500ml per tank ) this will help rejuvenate and lubricate the seals in the pump and might fix the problem. You will probably notice the car runs a lot smoother and quieter as well.

A slight diesel fuel leak is nowhere near as dangerous as a slight petrol leak.
You can pretty much have the injector pump dripping diesel and it will not burst into flames.
The only time it becomes dangerous is if the diesel sprays over a hot exhaust or turbocharger and is vaporised.
In that case it needs fixing, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
A bit of diesel around over things helps to stop corosion.
You would have to drip a lot of diesel before to break even on the $900 fix.

Cheers for the advice.

Apparently the leak is coming from the timing control valve and not the pump itself.

I am a little suspect, because I got the fuel pump reconditioned 12 months ago, and the diagnosis was made as part of a "send back". There is a 12 month warranty on labour, so I think there is a possibility they are trying to dodge a bullet/ shift the blame to another part of the vehicle.

Have lined up a new mechanic in the area I live, after hearing a few horror stories of the Toyota service centre that I have been using so far.

The leak rate is about 1 drip every minute or so onto the ground. I think I'd rather let it drip than fork out nearly a grand, again.

Harry Potter - its a 3L turbo diesel ssrx, I'd be interested to hear a little more about the idea of adding 2 stroke to a tank of diesel......

I don't think Im quite ready to risk it until I read some literature on the subject! Can you direct me to any sites that have info on this?

Thanks

Google is probably the best place to start.

Have a look through these Chris....
There is quite a bit of reading and some have done very in depth analysis ....but excellent results..... I have been running it in my Patrol for about 4 years and it has just ticked over 405,000 car definitely runs better ( smoother and quieter )



www.patrol4x4.com/threads/2-stroke-oil-in-your-diesel-fuel.37562/

www.perth4x4.net/forum/showthread.php?t=37958

www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=76845&sid=573d495d4c7da93b3c95354d4ed9b7f6

www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/fuel-system/4761-2-stroke-oil-diesel.html

But you're a Kiwi! You guys are legendary! Can't you just fix it yourself with some number 8 wire or a coat-hanger?

Ok sweet. I bought some diesel fuel additive that will do the same job as the benefits mentioned in the 2 stroke proponents forums.

And ikw777, don't worry buddy, I got plenty of cable ties and duct-tape and coat hangers attached to the bodywork already, just when it comes to mechanical stuff I think its worth getting a professional to do it, unless there is a simple easy fix. Learned my lesson when I caused my beloved Kombi to explode after some experimental mechanical skullduggery.

I also have a bad history of having random screws and other pieces left over when I pull something apart and attempt to put it back together

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Chris_M said..

I also have a bad history of having random screws and other pieces left over when I pull something apart and attempt to put it back together

Must have been over engineered if thats the case