[QUOTE=mtaylo32;859239]@gmfain , you're saying that the fuel filter hose was never re-attached? Or that I need to pull the hose off and never re-attach?


pull the hose off the bottom of the diesel fuel filter, and never re attach.

 

Does that effect the operation of the system? Seems like it'd allow a lot of dirt and dust to get in causing more harm than good? Sorry for my ignorance

 

Doesn't affect the system at all.

Take a look at my fuel filter change, maybe it will make more since.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/ne...-change-99504/

 

Check to make sure you bosch diesel fuel pump isnt leaking. Mine was. $7,400 if it's not under warranty. Take it to a ford dealer to replace if you need to off warranty. Might take a little convincing but they'll do it

 

Thanks @gmfain , makes a lot more sense after seeing your post. I appreciate your help! @orangeman Thanks for the tip!

 

Could be diesel exhaust leaking past the injector seals. You'll see coking (dark black tar) around the injector if it is, but you'll have to inspect each one.

 

Planning to do the fuel filter this weekend, have already swapped the cabin filter purchased from RockAuto.

Thanks @quinte55ence. Leaking injector seals makes a little more sense to me as I've been experiencing some slight rough idle when the vehicle is placed in reverse at cold start and upon initial acceleration in drive at cold start. Any other symptoms of leaking injectors and/or seals?

I've still been averaging 23-24mpg and honestly the car drives really well outside of the smell when parked and intermittent rough idle.

Thanks!

 

I'd imagine probably a relatively easy job to replace the seals?

 

It's relatively easy if it hasn't coked up and solidified. So best to get on it now. It's easy provided you can get things out of the way so that the injector can be pulled up straight out of the engine, so hopefully the one that's leaking is most easily accessible. I do believe seals are considered a long-term 'wear' item so I think it's bound to happen to every diesel. Besides the exhaust smell, rough start is a sign of leakage.

You can determine which injector may be leaking by using a long flexible tube that you run right to the injector hole, put the other end on your nose and then give it a sniff.

 

Any idea on where the replacement seals can be purchased? Have looked on RockAuto, FCPEuro, Rover Parts and Amazon and no one seems to have the kit needed for Diesel.