Thread: Visual check on the engine bay revealed a new leak. FPR?

The other well known leak point in that area is the "half moon" at the rear of the rocker cover which should have some sealant on the gasket there.

A new rocker cover gasket with correct sealant is the fix.
Regards Philip A

Thanks. Sounds like a nice DIY job for the next few months

The actual Fuel Pressure Regulator is the small cylindrical device poking out of the FPR housing (Indicated with the black line).

Don't discount it as it leaks diesel downwards and will eventually ruin your starter motor. The fuel can be blown around the area by the engine fan and wind while driving and look a whole lot worse than it really is. It won't always have a distinctive diesel smell as it will dilute any oil that is around the area and particularly, from the rear rocker cover seal.

Be aware that it is a difficult, fiddly, PITA job to get the housing off and replace the FPR but on the upside, it's a 15 minute job to get it back on and they last for years. For a small performance boost, fit a Bosch 4bar FPR. These FPR's also come with a 'tail' on the outlet that allows you to attach a length of fuel hose so you can route any fuel away from your starter motor.

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Originally Posted by Catmatt

The actual Fuel Pressure Regulator is the small cylindrical device poking out of the FPR housing (Indicated with the black line).

Don't discount it as it leaks diesel downwards and will eventually ruin your starter motor. The fuel can be blown around the area by the engine fan and wind while driving and look a whole lot worse than it really is. It won't always have a distinctive diesel smell as it will dilute any oil that is around the area and particularly, from the rear rocker cover seal.

Be aware that it is a difficult, fiddly, PITA job to get the housing off and replace the FPR but on the upside, it's a 15 minute job to get it back on and they last for years. For a small performance boost, fit a Bosch 4bar FPR. These FPR's also come with a 'tail' on the outlet that allows you to attach a length of fuel hose so you can route any fuel away from your starter motor.

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So all I need is the 0280160575 part from bosch and genuine gasket and orings to fix it?

Originally Posted by fellipe

So all I need is the 0280160575 part from bosch and genuine gasket and orings to fix it?

and long thin fingers and a 10mm (I think) ratchet spanner.

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Originally Posted by fellipe
So all I need is the 0280160575 part from bosch and genuine gasket and orings to fix it?

and long thin fingers and a 10mm (I think) ratchet spanner.

Yeah , that's all you need and a new dictionary of swear words.

Regards Philip A

ratchet spanner my tail end.

10mm 1/4inch drive socket set with a uni or wobble bars.

make a guide dowel

(if you want a sample bolt to get the thread size and bolt size use one of the ones from the engine lift eye they're the same)

clean it to spotless, remove one bolt, install guide dowel remove FPR housing hoses, remove FPR housing, replace what you want clean the surfaces, hang the gasket on the guide dowel, put the FPR housing on the guide dowel, insert one of the other bolts make sure the FPR housing and the gasket are alinged right, push it home and finger tight the bolt, place in the other bolt, remove the dowel, place in the last bolt (dont forget your loctite 243 on the bolts before you start) put the hoses back in place, check the alingment on the housing and torque the bolts down.

heres a howto

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...te-images.html

Just found out today my FPR is needing worked on ,do you have to replace the whole unit or can you repair it , why i ask, on EBAY there is repair kits for around $40, and also there is a big difference in prices for replacement FPR,, what is the best or maybe only way to go, and to buy from where.
many thanks