The fuel injection system on my diesel volvo penta motor is leaking
small amounts of gasoil (a drop every couple of hours). The leak is
located on the side of the fuel injection pump, exactly where the
cover and two nuts are located. The question I have is wheather to
take the motor to the service, or do the maintenance myself. Would it
be too dificult for me to unscrew the nuts and replace the gaskets
myself? Would I encounter possible difficulties beyond my basic level
of expertise? I have done some maintenance in the past, but nothing
major. Thanks

Al

On 9 abr, 16:14, "Roger Long" wrote:
You should get better advice than you will find here. On my Yanmar, the
basic injection timing of the engine is controlled and adjusted by the
thickness of the gasket under the injection pump. The gasket can not be
replaced without going through the whole retiming process. I think this is
typical but I am not familiar with the Volvo. You probably could check the
tightness of the nuts and see if they will take up a little. If the timing
is adjusted by the gasket, it will be a precisly machined metal shim that
you can't overcompress.

You might try:

www.boatdiesel.com

$25.00 a year for full access but they have manufacturer specific FAQ's and
forums and you can probably find an answer there.

--
Roger Long

Thanks, I think I better follow your advise.
Al

"Al" wrote:

Thanks, I think I better follow your advise.


If you already don't have it, start by buying the engine manual.

Will make your life a lot simpler when it comes time to attend to the
engine.

Lew