ChrisB 0 Posted May 3, 2008 (edited) Recently my mi has been stinking of fuel and i think i've found why. Is that the fuel regulator(circled)? and wheres the best place to get one and some new fuel line? what size is the pipe? Edited May 3, 2008 by ChrisB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted May 3, 2008 Tis indeed the Pressure regulator, a Bosch or Lucas dealer would be the best place unless anyone on here knows anywhere online to get them. Fuel piping you can get from any motor factor, just make sure its for Injection systems not Carb, it runs at 3 bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted May 3, 2008 Is the pic supposed to show something wrong with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 0 Posted May 3, 2008 I don't think theres anything wrong with the regulator, i was gunna change it just to be safe. You can see where the fuel is soaking through the pipe coming from the regulator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Tis indeed the Pressure regulator, a Bosch or Lucas dealer would be the best place unless anyone on here knows anywhere online to get them. Fuel piping you can get from any motor factor, just make sure its for Injection systems not Carb, it runs at 3 bar I've looked on service box and theres a 2bar and a 3bar regulator is it definatly 3bar i need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty_gti 20 Posted May 25, 2008 Yup, both the 8v and 16v are 3 bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,548 Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) You'll probably find that the leak is either the rubber pipe has deterioated (is it injection spec fuel hose? this withstands a higher pressure than the normal stuff), or the o-ring seal between the regulator and fuel rail has failed. Either will be a lot cheaper to sort out than a new regulator! Personally I've never known one of these Bosch regulators fail. Edited May 25, 2008 by Tom Fenton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 0 Posted May 26, 2008 You'll probably find that the leak is either the rubber pipe has deterioated (is it injection spec fuel hose? this withstands a higher pressure than the normal stuff), or the o-ring seal between the regulator and fuel rail has failed. Either will be a lot cheaper to sort out than a new regulator! Personally I've never known one of these Bosch regulators fail. i'll try new hose 1st and go from there. cheers for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
