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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478   
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 Really appreciate the good feedback and glad you got home safely  Anytime CSK Automotive
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19th Aug 2013 11:36am |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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So where was the oil coming from? John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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21st Aug 2013 8:12am |
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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251  
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Yes, me want to as well! I think I might have the same issue? |
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21st Aug 2013 9:41am |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314  
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Its really difficult to trace because at the time I couldn't remove the fan to see where it was coming from without it getting blown backwards towards the engine....
I tightened the bolts on the front of the timing cover....one was very loose and checked all the hoses for splits/clips. I also checked all visible bolts in the area and tightened where appropriate as advised by Chris. It stopped the leak and I had no more problems when driving around locally on short trips... until I looked underneath yesterday and have a palm size pool of oil directly under the breather pipe on the front axle after it has stood overnight after a 400 mile trip  I cleaned it up, re-seated the axle breather pipe and so far all good - no more leaks. Could it be pressure build up in the axle I wonder... 
Still not 100% where it is coming from TBH. It only appears to do it after a long run at speed. Its a minimal amount but needs addressing... will whip the fan off this week and take more in depth look. Cheers, Superspoons |
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21st Aug 2013 10:59am |
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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251
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I have a very faint oil spray mark (really just a line of very fine oil marks) under the bonnet. almost directly behind the washer bottle and directly above the brake vacuum. I was worried that it might be the brake vacuum that is strating to leak (this is a well know point of faillure...?).
I have tried to see where it is from but i can not find any "wet" areas anywhere close to the brake vacuum? NO OIL on the ground or anywhere to be seen for that matter. Will post pic later. |
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21st Aug 2013 11:35am |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314
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Here's the leak... I know... not very interesting (directly below the breather pipe)
 Click image to enlarge Most of the oil was concentrated around here but I think it was being blown up from underneath:- Click image to enlarge Oil was appearing underneath the bonnet on the right hand side above the washer bottle back to the heater box (I'd cleaned it off when this pic was taken) Click image to enlarge Great new way to upload photos BTW Cheers,
Superspoons Last edited by superspoons on 21st Aug 2013 12:59pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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21st Aug 2013 12:46pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Vacuum pump is known for its problems (if it is the earlier one (changed some time in 2009)). Very cheap and easy change
But not known of any 'starting to go' normally noticeable by quite a bit of oil.
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21st Aug 2013 12:51pm |
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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251
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Mmmm... Mine is a 2011 X-Tech 110. So supposedly the "new" vacuum pump. And it is minimal amounts. I've been involved in a full blown vacuum pump.....nasty....whole engine sprayd with copious amounts of oil. So hopefully not that....but from where then? |
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21st Aug 2013 1:05pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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Possibly the gasket (pump to engine block), rather than the pump seal? Mine was as you described- oil all over engine, bonnet and even on the wing top.
Glyn |
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21st Aug 2013 1:18pm |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314
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It's interesting you mention the Vacuum pump as the oil was congregating around the gasket where it bolts on.. perhaps it has gone. My 2.4 is late 2008 build so you may have something there...
Just found another pic I took at the time of the vacuum pump:- Click image to enlarge I've just searched the site and ... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16139.html So, ordered a new one from local dealer and will fit and report back. They confirmed a new gasket(s) for the pump following initial failures. Cheers, Superspoons |
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21st Aug 2013 1:23pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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Vacuum pump probably came up with many replies.
When mine went I got the replacement unit (Double seal) and the gasket- for a few £ there is no point scrimping on it. That was 2 years ago and no problems since *Touches wood*. Plus you don't really hear of them going any more. Glyn |
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21st Aug 2013 1:31pm |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314
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Just what the parts guy said. They use to keep them on the shelf as they were always going, but now they don't see that many failing, so they are an order item from LR. Cheers, Superspoons |
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21st Aug 2013 1:37pm |
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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251
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If you can spot it.......
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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21st Aug 2013 2:02pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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 I see the problem...... your bonnet is FAR too clean, are you related to Zagato? lol. TBH, if that is all there is there isn't much need for concern- just keep an eye on it every now and then and wait to see if it gets worse  . Or were these pictures after a clean?
Glyn |
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21st Aug 2013 2:09pm |
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