Is my fuel leak coming from my filter? [VIDEO]
#42
Fuel filter seals
I think the answer is a bit earlier in this thread by Peter about using O rings.
I will say that with the modern formulations of fuel, the O ring material is critical. Removing the O rings from my fuel Injectors I note those are blue or green in color and the fuel has deteriorated the surfaces, so have a look earlier in the thread.
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ericnunez (08-07-2023)
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#44
Relax, newbie here. Unfortunately I need to be explained everything like a child. Not that I am one, but when it comes to Jags, I know little. This is my first ever Jag and I have no prior experience. Thanks.
#45
@ StagByThriumph:
> Removing the O rings from my fuel Injectors I note those are blue or green in color and the fuel has deteriorated the surfaces, so have a look earlier in the thread.
I swapped those already. Can't remember though, if it was on the X308 or S-Type.
I found those as well on Aliexpress. Initially I measured the injector O-ring (small and fat) and ordered green NBR seal of the size I measured.
Then I noticed that they are even offering specifically O-rings for injectors, which were tiny fractions of millimeters different in size. And they were blue. I ordered those then. too.
> Removing the O rings from my fuel Injectors I note those are blue or green in color and the fuel has deteriorated the surfaces, so have a look earlier in the thread.
I swapped those already. Can't remember though, if it was on the X308 or S-Type.
I found those as well on Aliexpress. Initially I measured the injector O-ring (small and fat) and ordered green NBR seal of the size I measured.
Then I noticed that they are even offering specifically O-rings for injectors, which were tiny fractions of millimeters different in size. And they were blue. I ordered those then. too.
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ericnunez (08-07-2023)
#46
@ StagByThriumph:
> Removing the O rings from my fuel Injectors I note those are blue or green in color and the fuel has deteriorated the surfaces, so have a look earlier in the thread.
I swapped those already. Can't remember though, if it was on the X308 or S-Type.
I found those as well on Aliexpress. Initially I measured the injector O-ring (small and fat) and ordered green NBR seal of the size I measured.
Then I noticed that they are even offering specifically O-rings for injectors, which were tiny fractions of millimeters different in size. And they were blue. I ordered those then. too.
> Removing the O rings from my fuel Injectors I note those are blue or green in color and the fuel has deteriorated the surfaces, so have a look earlier in the thread.
I swapped those already. Can't remember though, if it was on the X308 or S-Type.
I found those as well on Aliexpress. Initially I measured the injector O-ring (small and fat) and ordered green NBR seal of the size I measured.
Then I noticed that they are even offering specifically O-rings for injectors, which were tiny fractions of millimeters different in size. And they were blue. I ordered those then. too.
Last edited by ericnunez; 08-07-2023 at 07:04 PM.
#47
Default@ Eric:
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
#48
Default@ Eric:
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
#49
Default@ Eric:
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
> Not to ruin the party, but using cheap chinese o-rings for out of all cars, a 23-year old Jaguar, sounds kind wrong to me. Have you time tested these rings?
It's O-rings! As I wrote before: They are made of a defined material. If the surface is damaged, you will see it before using them. Chinese companies most of the time do not have QC. Thus, flick the damaged one, and take the next one from the 10-pack.
So apparently you buy your O-Rings elsewhere. Did you do some research to proof that - wherever you are buying O-Rings - that those are NOT coming from the exact same manufacturer in China?
#51
You asked which way round with the filter...
Well, good that it is finally in and does not drip anymore - but do you have it in there the right way 'round?
There should be an arrow on the fuel filter. The arrow shows the direction of flow (obviously from the fuel tank to the engine...).
Well, good that it is finally in and does not drip anymore - but do you have it in there the right way 'round?
There should be an arrow on the fuel filter. The arrow shows the direction of flow (obviously from the fuel tank to the engine...).
Fuel pump seems to be working fine. There's no power loss or jittering. As I stated before however, code P1230 is on now, and I assume it's because of the new filter. Unless it's because I de-pressurized the system and now the pump can't get the PSI back to normal?
#52
Code P1230 means "Fuel pump relay malfunction". The code is not related to fuel pressure. If the relay is bad, you wouldn't be able to start the engine, unless your car has a supercharged engine which has two fuel pumps and two pump relays (the engine can still run on one pump).
#53
Code P1230 means "Fuel pump relay malfunction". The code is not related to fuel pressure. If the relay is bad, you wouldn't be able to start the engine, unless your car has a supercharged engine which has two fuel pumps and two pump relays (the engine can still run on one pump).
Last edited by ericnunez; 08-08-2023 at 11:48 AM.
#54
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#56
Yes, that would be why. I saw all those posts above only now and I my first idea would have been like clubairth1's suggestion to clear all the old codes.
I mean that is what you do always: If there is any code, write it down, delete it and and see if it comes back - if not it was due to something which was wrong before the repair.
Deleting the old codes is something like:
“If you love something, set it free.If it comes back, it's yours.If not, it was never meant to be”
....only the opposite, hence:
“If you don't like something, set it free.If it comes back, it's yours.If not, it was never meant to be”
I mean that is what you do always: If there is any code, write it down, delete it and and see if it comes back - if not it was due to something which was wrong before the repair.
Deleting the old codes is something like:
“If you love something, set it free.If it comes back, it's yours.If not, it was never meant to be”
....only the opposite, hence:
“If you don't like something, set it free.If it comes back, it's yours.If not, it was never meant to be”
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