Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

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Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

Post by The Great Pretender » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:19 am

As many know I run on 100% vegetable oil and it tends to shrink seals. Returning to diesel long term tends to swell them again. [-o<
The times seals will shrink and swell must be limited. I have replaced my front and rear seal as per Dandy's thread but have had an annoying small leak that leaves a calling card under the Bongo overnight. ](*,)

I have been adding a tiny amount of acetone to my veg oil as this (don't shoot the messenger) agitates the fuel, opening up the molecular structure allowing a better burn. It can also improve MPG or power.

The acetone is added at 1.5ml per litre, yes, this is a tiny amount but it seems to work. Starting is better and the damp patch under the Bongo's bed is dry. [-o< [-o< [-o<

My guess is the front seal the one that the shaft passes through to the drive belt is the culprit as the leak is so hard to pin down.

Where I'm trying to get to guys n girls is before you spend loads of money on your injector pump getting leaks fixed try acetone before I start selling it on E Bay as Liquid Injector pump leak repairer. \:D/ \:D/ \:D/
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Re: Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

Post by rita » Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:15 pm

Hi,
Good tip,but I thought that acetone dissolves some plastic?

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Post by The Great Pretender » Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:39 am

rita wrote:Hi,
Good tip,but I thought that acetone dissolves some plastic?

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Acetone has been used for years as a fuel enhancer also in methanol powered engines to stop the methanol attracting water. :wink:
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Re: Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

Post by Northern Bongolow » Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:44 am

as the new mixes/adatives in diesel dont like water this may be a good diesel addative????
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Post by dandywarhol » Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:09 am

Also great for removing nail varnish after a night at one of Manchester's famous cross dresser's venues - how far away from Wigan is that then? 8)
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Re: Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

Post by The Great Pretender » Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:50 am

dandywarhol wrote:Also great for removing nail varnish after a night at one of Manchester's famous cross dresser's venues - how far away from Wigan is that then? 8)
So, you been there?
It's not far from Wigan. :wink:

Or do you need directions? :wink:
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Post by The Great Pretender » Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:54 am

Northern Bongolow wrote:as the new mixes/adatives in diesel dont like water this may be a good diesel addative????
In petrol to as ethanol is added now and is hygroscopic. :wink:
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Re: Liquid Injector pump leak repairer.

Post by Nevets » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:20 am

The Great Pretender wrote:

Where I'm trying to get to guys n girls is before you spend loads of money on your injector pump getting leaks fixed try acetone before I start selling it on E Bay as Liquid Injector pump leak repairer. \:D/ \:D/ \:D/
Make sure you use the word "Bongo"injection pump repairer on ebay cos you will be able to charge twice as much as normal :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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