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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686  |
The probable reason for the dealers refusing to do it because of possible damage, not to the engine itself but rather all the electrical plugs and connections contained in the engine bay. I personally think you would be opening a big can of future electrical problem whoopass in getting this done. Just my opinion though,
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21st Nov 2011 5:56pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2630  
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No idea how that could have happened Simon
 Click image to enlarge Pm sent with what i do 
Have fun Mark |
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21st Nov 2011 6:16pm |
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| LESVOSD110 Member Since: 19 Aug 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 241  
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Find clean water to drive through to reverse the process.
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90 V8 SOFT TOP |
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21st Nov 2011 6:32pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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Once the salisbury silt is in there, you need hot water/steam to get it out. I had my td5 steamed a couple of times, just get someone who knows about land rovers to do it and not an ape.
I can recommend an indy in Wiltshire but not sure about your neck of the woods. steve |
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21st Nov 2011 7:25pm |
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| mermoto Member Since: 21 Sep 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 326 |
High pressure WD40
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22nd Nov 2011 12:44am |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237 
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 Er, yes, well that may have contributed as well.... 
Thanks for the tips all, and the PM Mark. My personal favourite is the idea of a big clean water splash! Otherwise it looks like I'll have to find some time this weekend...  Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW '07 Discovery 3 HSE '58 Porsche 356A (not good off road) '59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!) |
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22nd Nov 2011 12:42pm |
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| cobs Member Since: 12 Jun 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 336  
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Bilt Hamber Surfex HD - water based degreaser, brush on where you can get to, spray where you can't, use ordinary hose not power washer, use common sense near electrical connections, start engine afterwards and go for drive for ten mins, it'll be fine
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22nd Nov 2011 5:26pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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Hi markb110,
Your entry is too fast, but I expect you've been told that before. Merlin  |
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22nd Nov 2011 6:09pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2630
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Hi Merlin
Cheeky sod
That's not me, that's my picture of Simon when he may or may not have contributed to the dealers dirty engine comment. I won't show the picture of the other water hole that lead to water into the second row foot well - guess that's why the seals were being replaced
Mark |
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22nd Nov 2011 6:32pm |
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| double cab happy Member Since: 01 Jun 2009 Location: merseyside Posts: 573 
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after the dealership started listing OFF-ROADING as an issue I started jet washing the engine bay, its been done half a dozen times now and with 54K on the clock and all seems ok, the only issue is the EGR not some thing that a jet wash will affect.
just my 2p's worth. wait there did I say that the dealership once emptied water out of my water proof ECU 
second thoughts ignore the scouser |
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22nd Nov 2011 11:20pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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Are the dealership saying its not fit for purpose, i,e cant go off road and the clean afterwards
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23rd Nov 2011 8:43am |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237
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The seals were being replaced as they were all coming away from the top of the door frames - same as happened on my Def 90 as well, so luckily this one was not related to that! To be fair to the dealer they were absolutely fine about it going off road, in fact their actual words were, "it's no problem going off road, that's what they're for...." - I found that quite refreshing! That's in stark contrast to a Porsche dealer I know who told a mate of mine that if he takes his 911 on a track then he'll invalidate the warranty Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW '07 Discovery 3 HSE '58 Porsche 356A (not good off road) '59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!) |
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23rd Nov 2011 9:34am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8021 
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just steam clean it. i steam clean any of my vehicle engines post an off road trip. the D4s, Puma and RRV engines are all jet washed at work too after wading. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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23rd Nov 2011 4:53pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237
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Thanks for that James - I've ordered some cleaning/ water displacement products now so will have a go with those first. I may do a 'gentle' wash with the pressure washer first. I presume you just cover any major electrical components first? Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW '07 Discovery 3 HSE '58 Porsche 356A (not good off road) '59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!) |
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24th Nov 2011 8:18am |
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