Ford 1.6TDCI, Peugeot Citroën 1.6HDI Diesel Injector Seals Leaking? Check out this cheap fix!

Ford 1.6TDCI, Peugeot Citroën 1.6HDI Diesel Injector Seals Leaking? Check out this cheap fix!
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In this video we show you how to replace injector seals in most modern diesels and save yourself a stack of cash!
We show you the process on a 1.6tdci but this also applies to the 2.0 range that covers Ford, Citroën and Peugeot.
You will also find this same problem on Mercedes, VW and many other diesel models.
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[@HomeBuilt]

Hey everyone, thanks again for watching! We hope this helps you save a bit of cash by doing this job yourself. All the parts required will be listed in the description, remember these are suitable for the Ford, Peugeot and Citroen 1.6/2.0 diesel engines. Thanks again for watching.

[@markocupic4449]

you havent listed the parts needed anywhere

[@user-ew8rd5td4f]

Great video and commentary, hope you did'nt catch a cold. Will do this job myself.

[@philipnewton7942]

Great video again showing how any average person can do this job following your video and bye the way here in england garages are charging labour at £65p pet hour on average so you guys helping us out fabtastic

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks Philip. After years of working in main dealers I always felt guilty charging people 75/80 per hour for something that could be done at home in 20 mins. I hope we can grow the channel bigger and help as many people as possible.

[@davidjoyce4458]

Thank you. I have the same issue with my car which I will do myself, your video is much appreciated

[@HomeBuilt]

No problem, I hope it helps and if you get stuck just drop us a message. Good luck.

[@garycrane7490]

Thanks . Very informative. I have a Peugeot with same problem and I wondered if it was something I could do

[@paulcaplin9586]

Great video.....nice to see the Scottish weather at its best 😎 thanks.

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks Paul. We could get so much more done if it wasn't for the Scottish weather.😂

[@paulcaplin9586]

@@HomeBuilt well....even in my sub tropical Sussex you would struggle this week 😎

[@PAUL2935]

Very helpful, KZbin is amazing for learning 👍

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks Paul, welcome to the community.

[@TheSimple46]

Great video thank you 👍

[@flippingcars101]

Great video mate.

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks mate

[@dennispowell7719]

Great video mate 👍

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks Dennis

[@robertgallacher3263]

The aerosol Mr muscle oven cleaner is good at cleaning the carbon off once the heavy deposits have been chipped off if you clean it off with hot water

[@HomeBuilt]

I've never tried it but ill give it a go the next time. Thanks for the tip.

[@stephenbarwood2943]

Quality video fantastic tutorial

[@HomeBuilt]

Thank you

[@scottishendurodave3109]

Nice job mate, been some injectors that have had such bad carbon build up had the big slam puller on it for good while breaking them lose some pain of jobs can be sometimes. Good that it turned nice easy one

[@HomeBuilt]

I remember some real bad ones from my Mercedes days. Even smashed a few rocker covers to get them out 😂

[@scottishendurodave3109]

@@HomeBuilt aye done that 🤣🤣🤣

[@aether-elephant]

very helpful thanks 👍

[@HomeBuilt]

No problem

[@207GTBEE]

Fair play for standing in the rain bud. Hats off to ya

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks dude, got to try and stick to that KZbin schedule😂

[@207GTBEE]

@@HomeBuilt it’s the editing that got to me. No problem shooting the video but the editing. GIVE ME A BRAKE.

[@HomeBuilt]

The editing is Charlie’s favourite bit 😂 I can take it or leave it.

[@ianbirch5811]

Great video

[@HomeBuilt]

Thank you.

[@mendihajra4138]

Thanks for the video will try this. Also got another problem P138c "Glow Plug Model control circuit Permanent" Is the relay damaged? If yes where is the relay located? 🙏

[@andymoss343]

Great video, I have the same problem on my Peugeot partner. The mechanic said there’s a chance the injector could snap . Then the van would be scraped.

[@icyclaw13]

Thats why its recommended to change washers every two change oil. If you ignore it, then will happen problems like on this video.

[@marcolombardi5759]

Hi on the 2007 fiesta 1.4tdci they did the same job because now the fiesta has become a naturally aspirated car? Before removing the injectors the turbo could be heard pushing! 🤔It's a Siemens system

[@nutlangsworld]

Thx for a great video, much appreciated. 👌I have the same engine in my 2006 Fiesta.. Can I use normal engine cleaner as well together with low pressure water to wash all the muck off ? and what about "de-pressurizing" the high pressure side of the fuel system? Will appreciate your feedback.. Working in the rain to share your knowledge with us noobs; that's respect right there man...👍

[@KN-kh3zh]

Some amount of graft! Well done!

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks, it's not easy cleaning it all but we'll worth the effort. Runs sweet now.

[@eric4709]

Good video - but why did you leave out the most important part(s) - that is removing the injectors - and copper seal that was left behind? Were there also seals at the top end of the injector? You spent more time showing cleaning off carbon deposits! Also - what technique did you use to ensure that the new copper seals stayed on the injectors as they where pushed back in?

[@ErmaTheKitteh]

A general thing you can do to keep the copper seal to stay on the injectors is to use a wee bit of grease underneath thetip of the injector where the seal stays

[@Genakrul_93]

Hey, loved your video, followed every stepped and I got rid of "chuffin", could swear that engine is not as loud as before too, but I have new issue, on injector 3 and 4 i have slight diesel leak on the top of the return fuel line, have I screwed up something ? :D Also sometimes it starts missfiring at idle.

[@HomeBuilt]

Awesome, glad it helped. You may have just nipped the o-ring on the return pipe but they are pennies

[@ryanmcintosh1535]

Another great video mate. How did you get the other copper washers out?

[@HomeBuilt]

I used a round file, push it in until the grip and pull it out. You can also use a pick tool. I probably should have shown that in the video.... Thanks again Ryan.

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

I had the same problem only thing I had available was a torx bit and a long reach socket pushed it down and it bit and came out thank god

[@dalebassett6119]

How did u get the injectors out with a spanner ?

[@jr5389]

Cheers 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

[@HomeBuilt]

No worries, thanks for watching.

[@allsortsabouteverything]

Just a quick word to the wise. The injectors on the PSA engine run from the flywheel end of the engine so the injector that you called number two is in actual fact number three.👍👍

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Wynns injector cleaner is brilliant that's what I used on my injectors as 2 was seized in stuck 😡

[@HomeBuilt]

Never tried it but I will remember that for next time.

[@scouse1967]

Brilliant and so understandable. I have a 2008 Focus 1.6 Tdci with number 3 injector (third injector along from the left to right as your looking face on from the front of the engine) leaking out diesel but i'm not getting any "Chuff Chuff" noise/sound. Just wondering if it could be the brass seal/washer that needs replacing or if it could be the actual injector that's to fault. I am dreading a BIG garage bill if i'm not able to sort it myself. I've replaced the "EGR" valve and the fuel pump/filter last year myself (November last year in the freezing cold weather with 2x layers of clothing on. Froze me nads off lol but i managed to do it myself. Would so appreciate any information or help as to why my number 3 injector is leaking out fuel. My car means so much to me as my late mum bought it for me October 2022 and she passed away in March last year. So my car is precious to me tbh.

[@MrRanDomUk]

great vid . im in the process of refitting manifold and fuel injectors, do you know the torque on these , been all over the net

[@HomeBuilt]

Im sure its something like 5nm then 65 degree's but not 100% sure, ive left my laptop at work but im happy to check Autodata in the morning for you.

[@dantheman7370]

I had this on a Picasso, when I pulled the injector it took the liner out with it, I had bought a recon injector, and had to buy a new liner, which needed a special tool to press it back in which cost me a couple of hundred, it also presses the top seal in place too

[@HomeBuilt]

Ive never done them on a Citroen to be honest but they sound like they can be a pig to do.

[@dantheman7370]

@@HomeBuilt same engine 1.6hdi, the carbon had went right round between the injector and liner

[@G0TBI]

What is the special tool you mention @£20, missed that, well explained BTW cheers Stuart

[@kevoshaw4184]

Hi pal do you have a video on how to change the diesel fuel filter on this exact same car ford focus mk2 1.6 dtci on 09 plate.. cheers

[@HomeBuilt]

We dont mate, sorry.

[@2008davidvieira]

Hi! What grease do you use on the injectors, when they are put back in?

[@HomeBuilt]

Hi David, it’s a ceramic anti seize grease.

[@tastas3331]

Very helpful video, i have 2011 ford focus and i have the same problem, when i turn heating on it smells inside burning of fuel which is so annoying, after watching this video i can replace these injector seals myself, Can you please tell me what sockets and tools with sizes do i need ?

[@HomeBuilt]

Thanks for watching, you will need basic hand tools, screwdrivers, 3/8 socket set and some snips but you will also need the seat cutting tool that’s in the description or they will leak again. Best of luck with it.

[@icyclaw13]

Thats why its recommended to change washers every two change oil. Its will cost you 5$ and you will prevent that.

[@piecetoyou8285]

Nice job cheers for showing to us, could I ask why did you not have to bleed the system?

[@HomeBuilt]

It has an electronic high pressure pump with a return system so thankfully these self prime with a few turns of the key.

[@piecetoyou8285]

@@HomeBuilt I own ford focus sport 1.6 diesel 2011, my engine is similar but not exact` only one pipe on the water reserve bottle ,at front, Any way I know its off the beaten track but my car kept going in to limp mode, found out it was the module connected to the fan that cools radiator. Fan comes with module so whole lot had to be bought, 9 weeks in and went into limp mode again engine smelling hot like last time, if I find the module has gone again, could this be the high pressure water pump being intermittent and eventually get worse causing the module to the fan to get damaged due to the water not pumping around when it gets to hot, some times i do here a slight gurgle noise when engine running now and then from around the water pump area but not all the time , and ill here it even though the fan does not kick in be for temperature hast even crept up,

[@HomeBuilt]

@@piecetoyou8285 you have a coolant issue, in the job i done in the video we didnt touch the coolant system. It sounds like you have trapped air in the system, these are not the easiest to bleed, disconnect the bottle from its mounts amd raise it higher than the engine and ooen the bleed screws amd fill until you get a constant stream with no air then run the car uo to temp, allow to cool and check level, top up and repeat if necessary until you get a good heater in the car and car no longer overheats. Finally put the header tank back on its normal mounts.

[@piecetoyou8285]

@@HomeBuilt owe the car has never gone into the danger as in high temp than it should, I have hot air from heating as well, but the engine smells hot than normal like excessive heat, and the RPM tick over is slightly faster, I had replaced alternator because it went on me and replaced belt and the injector was chuffing so i replaced washer etc that stopped the chuffing, and replaced oil , but its this slight gurgling now and then, from water pump side, if i do have air in the system would the temp of reached danger level and wouldn't be any heating would there,?

[@tomtomufc542]

Hello is it ok to use degreaser to clean the area around the injectors and ive seen a gasket remover spray is good for dissolving carbon build up,will this do any harm if i use them both to clean?

[@HomeBuilt]

Yes mate, no problem just make sure you dont fill the cylinders with cleaning products

[@tomtomufc542]

Good man,thanks for the reply👍.

[@HomeBuilt]

No worries mate

[@Shane-hy6qp]

Did u change the injector studs I need to do my peugeot with the same engine and i hear when replacing the studs that they snap all the time

[@HomeBuilt]

I didn’t in this case as they were ok, the torque setting for the injectors isn’t mega tight so they wouldn’t have stretched. If the threads look ok and they are not loose in the head I would use the originals and save any problems

[@ryanh3285]

I have the same engine on a mazda 3 only one injector is chuffing is it ok to just change one seal? Luckily the mess around it isn't too bad.

[@HomeBuilt]

Yes mate, you can get away with doing 1, you may end up with another one going down the line though. Depending what you have to take off to get to the 1 you may be better doing all 4 but if its easy enough just do them when they need done.

[@ryanh3285]

@@HomeBuilt Thanks to anyone that has the issue on 1 injector tightening them down helps for a short time untill you can fix it properly.

[@Spitthedog01]

Hi wee question for you my 2010 focus has no warning lights on dash and when plugged into diagnostic machine shows no faults starts first time every time but when driving along it comes up engine malfunction and goes into limp mode changed air intake hoses changed air flow sensor and still does it do you have any tips please it’s driving me mad thanks in advance

[@grahamemes7772]

Could be the cluster behind the clocks needs resoldering on the PCB.

[@mentals555]

All four of mine were leaking. the black shit had built up around every injector. I just tightened the bolts that hold them down and they haven't leaked since. It's only been a month but I did read it is common for those bolts to become loose

[@HomeBuilt]

The threads are very soft too, just be careful you don’t over tighten them and strip the thread.

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Did you change the oil to as bit could have fell in the cams, I am going to just incase something blocks up 👍

[@HomeBuilt]

Yes mate, always worth it.

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

@@HomeBuilt finishing it to day my was such a sod to get out tried slide hammers and everything, I had to take the whole injector apart and use a special tool to remove it what a nightmare 🤬

[@HomeBuilt]

It’s crap when they are like that. I have a lot of experience doing Mercedes’ ones, I’ve smashed rocker covers and everything to get them out.

[@Mr330d]

Number 3 injector on mine is seized solid number 2 came out no problem going to have to try again with a slide puller or something the injector tick on idle is annoying I like a quiet engine 😂.

[@HomeBuilt]

Try spraying some wd40 around the injector and leave it to penetrate overnight if you can.

[@Mr330d]

@@HomeBuilt A mechanic friend told me to remove the plug but leave the rail connected and start the engine for a second and it should help it come out 😳 . I’ve never done injectors in my life apart from this time and number two twisted out no problem but #3 is my issue leaking past the seal and a good bit of carbon around the injector now but apart from that I love my 1.6 HDI lol

[@HomeBuilt]

It will be the carbon holding it in, you can also try coca cola (the full fat one) leave it overnight and it will break up the carbon.

[@Mr330d]

@@HomeBuilt thanks after doing just one injector there’s no more diesel fumes coming into the cabin so it’s cured that but on idle there’s still a slight injector tick whereas before hand it was chuffing like your video so an improvement

[@HomeBuilt]

That’s awesome mate, glad it’s better.

[@Highran56]

Hi mate, I have a mazda 3, same engine as the car in your video, had a turbo changed twice and they both blew within a week, do you know how to find the origin of the fault? I read somewhere that leaky injectors could have let dirt and carbon in and blew the turbo but it's a bit bizarre both blew that quickly, and they were brand new turbos as well.

[@HomeBuilt]

What’s your service history like? Check your oil feed to the turbo and make sure it’s getting oil, also make sure it’s not getting too much oil pressure. You will clearly hear and see if the injectors are bad when you take the engine cover off.

[@Highran56]

@@HomeBuilt I've only used the car for a year. No paperwork when I bought the car so unsure of the service history. PS: It's good seeing a Scottish KZbinr on here. I live in Bishopbriggs so not too far away from you.

[@HomeBuilt]

Cool, thanks for watching. Not many Scottish guys on here at all. The only other one I know is GlasgowGTR

[@Highran56]

@@HomeBuilt I’ll check them out! Found you through Chops!

[@HomeBuilt]

Nice, me and chops have done and will be doing a bit more together, you should see what we will be doing to his old Micra

[@stefan_1989]

do you have a link where i can purchase this for my cousin overseas? thanks!

[@HomeBuilt]

On Amazon mate

[@HomeBuilt]

If they just type injector seat cutter wherever they are it will come up

[@gibbi2106]

Hi mate, how much would you normally charge to do this? I have the same problem on my 1.6d Volvo c30

[@HomeBuilt]

It depends on how bad the carbon build up is and how easy it is to remove the injectors. I’ve seen me charge 2hrs and more than 10hrs on some older mercs

[@gibbi2106]

@@HomeBuilt Do you still do homers at all mate or do you only work on ur own projects now?

[@HomeBuilt]

Yes we still do customer work, we have a small garage in Blantyre. Drop me an email at [e-mail] with your number and i will call you for a chat about it.

[@mmcgready4566]

Iv got wot looks like oil around 3 of my injectors no smell of diesel if the seals need doing on mine is oil what i will see. ..

[@HomeBuilt]

It may be the Rocker Cover gasket. If you want to send a pic to [e-mail] I can try and advise you a bit better.

[@daithiisanimdom]

My mechanic just told me i have a blown injector. Is this the same thing. Pardon my ignorance.

[@HomeBuilt]

Yes, or he may mean the injector has failed and needs replaced, either way its the same process

[@jdickson242]

Ive done this to several of my fords over the years. Im still struggling to understand how this carbon gets into the oil and kills your turbo? The carbon is building up outside of the engine....

[@darrenwilson8042]

does this not happen on the widely used Renault engine?

[@HomeBuilt]

It happens to them all now and then but these are very common

[@icyclaw13]

Mostly engines from PSA have this problem. That why its recommended to change washers every two change oil. Ofc there is alot engines that need to change it also and its also recommended.

[@olliebodman9771]

I have a seal that I can’t get out any ideas , I’ve used screw driver, puller etc

[@HomeBuilt]

Use the seat cutting tool to try and loosen it up, I also use my cleaning brush and poke it through the seal hole so the brush opens up on the other side and use that to pull it out.

[@olliebodman9771]

Well this morning I’ve cleaned the whole port and it’s spotless manger to get a circular file in the hole 🕳️ gave it a pull and nothing and I was pulling hard, it’s almost like it’s been stuck in there with something at some point I sprayed a little brake cleaner on a bike cleaning brush circular one cleaned a few times but still no movement at all I’ve ordered a removal tool to give that ago but I’m getting nothing.

[@olliebodman9771]

Have you ever thought about putting a washer on a washer ? And I thought putting some copper sealant in in between

[@mmcgready4566]

Hi what is the tool you use for cleaning the injectors..

[@HomeBuilt]

A wire brush for the injector and a seat cleaning tool for the head. I have left a link below to the one we use. amzn.to/3jXLLva Thanks for watching.

[@mmcgready4566]

@@HomeBuilt ok thanks for that.

[@HomeBuilt]

No worries

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

I'm doing this on a mini Cooper bloody things

[@HomeBuilt]

Same engine I think 🤔

[@icyclaw13]

Thats same engine from PSA. Thats why its recommended to change washers every two change oil.

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

I did one and got a P0193. What did I do wrong?

[@HomeBuilt]

Sounds like a fuel pressure code. Build it up, get it started and vlear the codes. You've opened the fuel system so it can cause faults now and then.

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

@@HomeBuilt thanks! This helps me sleep untill I get to do the job (I have to reinstall the injector with new sealing and new fastener, also have to change the hose, so are waiting for parts).

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

@@HomeBuilt Done! Thanks again! One thing that puzzles me is that the torque I needed to give to the injector support bolt is much less than I expected (7nm and then 55 degrees). Car moves again!

[@Mr11ESSE111]

good engines with low consumption but anoying with lot of problems too

[@richardevans9061]

it might be cylinder 1234 but its injectors 4321 its BLOODY french

[@icyclaw13]

Everyone who used this engine from PSA had chance to fix this problems before, but they decided a big NO. Im changing it on Peugeot every 20000km and it cost me 5$. Nothing serious.