High Pressure Fuel Leaks
| 1 - HIGH-PRESSURE LINE |
| 2 - CARDBOARD |
| 3 - FITTING |
High-pressure lines deliver diesel fuel under extreme pressure from the injection pump to the fuel injectors. This may be as high as 1800 bar (26, 106 psi). Use extreme caution when inspecting for high-pressure fuel leaks. Fuel under this amount of pressure can penetrate skin causing personal injury or death. Inspect for high-pressure fuel leaks with a sheet of cardboard. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when servicing fuel system.
High-pressure fuel leaks can cause starting problems and poor engine performance.
Carefully place a piece of cardboard (2) over the high-pressure fuel lines or suspected area. Move your body and hands away from the area. Start the engine and run till warm. TURN THE ENGINE OFF . Inspect the piece of cardboard for witness marks. If a high-pressure line connection is leaking, replace damaged, restricted or leaking high-pressure fuel lines with the correct replacement line.
The high-pressure fuel lines cannot contact each other or other components. Do not attempt to weld high-pressure fuel lines or to repair lines that are damaged. Only use the recommended lines when replacement of high-pressure fuel line is necessary.