asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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Just gone outside to fiddle around with the new toy and noticed a patch of fluid on the drive. It does not seem to be engine oil as it is clear as opposed to the dark stuff on the dip stick.
Having taken a closer look it apears to be coming from a unit on the underside of the vehicle near the offside front wheel. I have taken a photo.
Any offers as to what I am looking at? Does it have anything to do with my Aircon I have discussed in my other post?
btw - how do i show the picture in a post as opposed to putting a link in??
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 Thu Jul 24 2008 9:03am |
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MrH
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Not sure what the part is but the fluid is probably condensation off the aircon - does it have any smell or viscosity to it? It should be plain water if from the a/c. Click here to Sponsor AndrewS and Crew in the Santa Challenge...
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:08am |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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Thanks for the update of the pics - thought i had performed magic 
Yes the liquid is viscous - don't want to send people off on the wrong track by talking about air con I was just relating to the only fault i have found so far and I don't recognise this part ?!?
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:14am |
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ridgeback_moor
Joined: 11 Mar 2008
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That's a fuel cooler - 2 coolant pipes and 2 fuel pipes. Sounds like you're getting coolant leaking from it? If it was diesel I'm sure you'd recognise the odour.
edit - the 2 connections nearest the mounting are coolant D3 TDV6 S 2005 - TorqTune, Privacy Glass, Remote FBH, 19" HSE Alloys, Boot liner, retrofit F&R PDC, RAI
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:33am |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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Having e-mailed a photo to Caffyns Landrover at Lewes, they have identified it as the fuel cooler - so the fluid is diesel. Now I recognise the smell of the liquid 
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:37am |
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asj968
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Took it into Caffyns and they said that the pipes were not attached properly  Anyway they kept it for an 1hr 30, removed the old connectors and replaced them, cleaned it of and test drove - they reckon it's ok now although I think it is difficult to tell with residual diesel everywhere.
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 3:59pm |
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London Lad
Joined: 27 May 2008
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Out of interest I would have thought that the coolant would always be hotter than the fuel (except on start-up) so how dose this work then ? There are short term investments and long term investments. Long term investments are generally short term ones that went wrong.
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 4:04pm |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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Still seems to be dripping slightly .... 
Although i am not convinced its diesel - will keep my eye on the coolant level
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 5:56pm |
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Disco_Mikey
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Remove the engine cover and check the injectors for leaks. A bit fiddly to see, but have seen a few where the leak off pipes leak down the side of engine onto the cooler
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 7:27pm |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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London Lad wrote:Out of interest I would have thought that the coolant would always be hotter than the fuel (except on start-up) so how dose this work then ?
Yes - good point - anyone know where the coolant comes from in order to cool the fuel? any diagrams anywhere?
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| Fri Jul 25 2008 6:24am |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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Disco_Mikey wrote:Remove the engine cover and check the injectors for leaks. A bit fiddly to see, but have seen a few where the leak off pipes leak down the side of engine onto the cooler
Ok - a spot on observation. There appears to be a union to the left of the injector then a black plastic connection on the right where the fuel appears to be spraying from in a very fine mist? Any clues what i am looking at? I am now in the middle of France!!
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| Mon Jul 28 2008 12:09pm |
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Gareth
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Me too Fire risk could be quite high there. Silver TDV6 HSE
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| Mon Jul 28 2008 12:33pm |
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asj968
Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Eastbourne
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anyone know the french to describe the fault?
This will involve driving 60km to a landrover dealer who will no doubt scratch their head then tell me they cant fit me in for another week.........
I may try the local friendly garage owner and see if they can do anything.
As i say the mist is very fine and very localised not all over the engine bay - it is not spraying further than about 2 cm. it then pools and drips out of the engine bay onto the floor.
I drove 350 miles with it yesterday and as yet no fire. I would be more concerned if it was petrol
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| Mon Jul 28 2008 12:50pm |
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