Defective candle

'In my lantern, I suspect diesel is leaking out. Could it be that it's simply becoming leaky over time, or is something else the cause?'

Best regards, Windl

windl wrote:

...or is it something else?

Hello, that's what I mean. Because it's difficult to leak diesel from the light bulb. If I remember correctly, you have an engine with a distributor fuel injection pump -> Probably you mean the fuel injectors.
If the nozzle itself is leaking, the only solution is to replace it.
The connection to the fuel line can be adjusted, possibly a new fuel line will be needed.
First, check if the black, flexible hoses that connect the fuel injectors to the fuel return are leaking.

Hello, Rainer

I can only agree. Last week I had a similar experience and was completely panicked. Then I looked closely and realized that the hoses were just coming loose. I replaced the hoses and dried out the light bulb, and that was it.

By the way, the hose is sold in meters, and each meter costs a hefty 11 euros, plus any additional noise!