Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 2.0 leak off pipe change.

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Fri 20 Nov 2009 15:09
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - shara
Hi,

I have a 2.0 TDCI Focus and noticed a leak near the manifold. Turns out that it is probably a leak off pipe that is leaking (a small amount of) diesel. My initial thought was to simply change the leaking pipe (leak off pipe is approx £25). However when I went to get the leak off pipe this morning was told by parts advisor and technician at Ford dealership that I would need to replace the leak off pipe, inlet manifold gasket and all four injector pipes. Is this correct? I thought the leak off pipe that is leaking could just be replaced but apparently not so. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks.
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Fri 20 Nov 2009 20:47
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - boggles
This sounds a bit strange to me. While I have not done spill pipes on a Focus, I have done plenty on other types. The spill pipes for a Ford Puma diesel are sold as an assembly, complete with captive union bolts and washers. You don't, however,have to change everything else. I would check with an independent garage.

Edited by boggles on 20/11/2009 at 20:48

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Sat 21 Nov 2009 11:15
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - piston power
In the past we have brazed the leak on the pipe or cut the pipe put a piece of rubber hose in and fitted clips this works too.

I understand if you would prefer a new pipe but not seen the focus do ask around or try a breakers.
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Thu 26 Nov 2009 16:37
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - thegibbon
I have a 56 Focus with the same engine. My car has just come down with this exact same problem. My car is under Ford warranty so had AA out to it - the guy cut off the split pipe and reattached. Unfortunately a few days later the leak started again.

My car has paid a visit to the Ford dealer who quoted me £500 to do the job - apparently there is sufficient engine strip-down required to justify that price - they also claimed it's not covered by Ford warranty. I'm not sure if they were maybe suggesting replacing the injectors too. I'm taking it to another garage tomorrow for a second opinion and hopefully a better price.

Either way looks like it might be a relatively common problem - I gather that the split pipes allow air into the system so there is work to prime the engine etc but still can't see how it makes replacing the injectors necessary.
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Thu 26 Nov 2009 18:06
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - shara
Hi thegibbon,

Ford have quoted me approx £350 to do the job. They have told me that the parts needed include the leak off pipes, injector pipes, a blanking kit to stop air getting in to the fuel system and an inlet manifold gasket if the inlet manifold requires removing. As I didn't have the car there at the time they couldn't examine it, but having returned home I took a closer look at the car and can't see why the injector pipes or inlet manifold need to be removed-its looks like a simple case off just replacing the pipes. Having read similar posts for vauxhalls and other makes, I can't see why so much work is required on Ford's.
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Mon 26 Nov 2012 18:14
05 2.0 leak off pipe change. - Fordfoc
Hi, I have a 05 2.0 focus and have a similar problem. I've replaced the let off pipes however, iv still a diesel leak! Has anyone got any answers from previous problems?
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