Mk3 Injector Seals

[andyhee]

Had to take my Mk3 - 1.8 TCDI Diesel 56 reg in today to dealers (T.Walls, Kingswinford), I

[Willie Krashitt]

Seems very strange to me. Injectors are mounted outside of the oily bits and seals are there to ensure you get compression. Are there visible fuel leaks where the injectors enter the head? If it been running badly, ie firing in 3 cylinders, then excess fuel would make its way into the sump.

Do you do lots of short runs? If so, this might not be helping, as blowby gases and unburnt fuel can raise the oil level remarkably quickly. How much over max was it?

George.