Advice needed

[James 1111]

Hi. Bought a 2010 desiel seat leon less than a month ago. The car was driving great. Really straight and solid. Then I was on the motorway last week and one of the injectors popped out spilling desiel on the road. The macanic repaired it with an insert as a new thread could not be made as it had been done before. The machanic told me to get rid as its going to go again. Does this make sense? Is there anything I can do? New engine etc.
Cheers in advance for any help you peeps can offer

 

[Mike1989]

Sounds like a poor repair before hand if thats the case. Really could do with properly helicoiling the thread so its firm and holds. Depending on the condition of the existing threads as to how easy that will be. Had this on a vivaro that had shot an injector out the cylinder head. Luckily I was able to clean the threads and insert a new bolt which has held perfectly. Hope you get this sorted. If the head has been damaged or badly repaired then a recon head would make sense

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[James 1111]

Sounds like a poor repair before hand if thats the case. Really could do with properly helicoiling the thread so its firm and holds. Depending on the condition of the existing threads as to how easy that will be. Had this on a vivaro that had shot an injector out the cylinder head. Luckily I was able to clean the threads and insert a new bolt which has held perfectly. Hope you get this sorted. If the head has been damaged or badly repaired then a recon head would make sense

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Cheers. The mechanic says it will need a new engine if it happens again. £2000 fitted. What is the head that u mentioned?

 

[Woody_72]

The cylinder head is the top part of the engine that holds the valve train and the injectors. It is bolted to the engine block with very strong bolts. Mike is correct, you do not need a new engine if you have a stripped thread in the head.

 

[James 1111]

That's great news guys. The mechanic told me this which sounded extreme. 2000 too. Think he's having me over. Gonna take it to another garage with this information. Thanks

 

[James 1111]

How much would I be talking for the head?

 

[Woody_72]

Autodoc quote between £650 and £1,400 for a new one but you could get one from a reputable engine breaker or builder for a lot less I'm pretty sure ?.