[Vwdiesel] injector leaks

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/2006 11:31:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
db53248 at alltel.net writes:

> I noticed that the #2
> injector was bubbling at the injector to head interface. After running
> awhile to build up some heat and move the coolant, the leak stopped. Is this
> the kind of thing that will stay sealed or will it always leak when the
> engine is cold? Can I stop it by retorquing the injector or will I need to
> remove it and reinstall it (maybe with some thread sealer)?
> 

  You don't want to use any sealer.  A little anti-sieze won't 
hurt.  Did you use new heat shields or at least re-form the 
old ones?  You could clean the socket out a bit but it's not 
unusual to have a little leaking like that.  The leaking usually 
isn't a concern as it'll seal up and may be already for you.  
The liquid making the bubbles is usually a leaking injector 
body or connections.  You want to fix that because it costs 
you mileage and makes the engine and cabin air smell like 
diesel fuel.
     Loren