W202 C220 CDI fuel leak risk

[jjoe]

Hi,

I have a W202 1999 C220 CDI which appears to have a fuel leak at the injectors of cylinders 1 & 2. There is an accumulation of about 1 millimeter of diesel on the cylinder head in the well for the injector on cylinder 1 and about half that around cylinder 2. Around cylinders 3 & 4 it is clean and dry.

When serviced about 1 year ago injector seals part MA611 017 00 60 were replaced on the injectors for cylinders 1 & 2.

The MB garage want to keep the car for 3 days before giving an estimate for the repair cost. How dangerous a fire risk is it to drive in this state please?

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[BlackC55]

Not dangerous at all. Diesel is very difficult to ignite.

Is issue is that diesel spilling onto the road is a danger to other vehicles as it is very slippery.

I expect it will be the leak off pipe leaking (can be called a spill pipe too)

 

[BlackC55]

Oh and why do they need it for 3 days? It should not take too long to find a leak!