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Old 10-03-2023, 07:40 AM   #9
FrancisW
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Default Re: MC Mondeo. Diesel fumes

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Originally Posted by AlanM View Post
It could be one or more leaking injector seals. It's easy to check, just take the plastic cover off (3 × 8mm hex head screws). It should be nice and clean under there.
If a seal is leaking it coats everything with a light film of diesel which burns off as the engine gets hot, and ends up like bitumen.

Be very careful tightening the injector clamps, they look strong but they're very brittle.
Thank you. Car goes to mechanic on Monday.
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