Not A Happy Donkey

[donkey]

So, all ready for the first big trip in the Combi (up to the North York Moors for an outdoor weekend) when I notice a bit of a diesel smell.

 

Had a look round and noticed a drip of diesel from the bottom of the engine. Couldn't see where it was coming from but ran it up to the local independant garage (Citroen approved - does all the fixed price servicing).

 

Their man found the leak fairly quickly (it was p*****g fuel out) - it was coming from the injector rail (its a 2.0 HDi, 2003, 29,000 miles).

 

Left it with them for the weekend to fix (went to Yorkshire in Mrs donkeys Clio :P ). Apparently the injector rail had failed and it should have been replaced by Peugeot on a recall - although mine obviously missed it. And that will be £400 for a new rail please sir :(

 

Is that just one of those things?

 

Anyway, since getting it back from the garage, the Pug has a new engine noise and vibration (which I'm sure it didn't have before) which sounds a bit like a bus, when the engine is doing about 1200 rpm - either accelerating up or slowing down. It's fine at idling speed or above 1500 rpm.

 

Is this normal or more bad news?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

donkey

 

A Peugeut Combi Escapade owner (sorry but they are nearly Citroens) who knows nothing about diesel engines but thought it was a good idea at the time (maybe I should stick to 602cc horizontally opposed engines - I know where I am with those ;) )

[iannez]

check the plastic engine cover. if the bobbins break they rattle like mad. some times there that bad they sound like the exhaust is blowing. they can also pull the dipsick out causing a mess and rub through the top of the thermostat housing causing a coolant leak. best taking it back to garage where you had it done and letting them sort it out asap.