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timtom1



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Red fluid
Hi All.

I am new to defenders, I have a 2001 TD5 and its dripping (not a lot) red fluid on the front differential on the drivers side, what is the most likely cause of this? I am assuming transmission fluid but not sure.

Also what would cause the vehicle not to start after a stall at traffic lights. It too a about 10 goes to get it going again and when I'm at 60-70 feels like the accelerator is losing then gaining power?

I have it booked into the garage for Monday but would just like to know if these are a common faults?

Thanks

Tim
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Jimb1978



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The leak is most probably ATF and will be coming from either the power steering box or one of the two pipes which run to it. They are clipped to the front chassis cross member. 2002 110 td5
Post #331467 16th May 2014 9:48pm
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timtom1



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Thanks I will have a look in the morning and take a picture and post it on here. 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
Post #331468 16th May 2014 9:50pm
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timtom1



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I did upload some photos but can't find them in my gallery?? Will keep looking. Going underneath this morning looks like a pipe has split but not sure what its for. 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
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timtom1



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Is the above a split pipe? if so what does it feed I think that might be where the fluid is coming from


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Post #331632 17th May 2014 7:13pm
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dorsetsmith



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in red box is starter sol coil wire to relay and so no
Post #331653 17th May 2014 8:32pm
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Romadog



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Seems to be at the rear of the engine on drivers (RHD) side.
Brake fluid, Clutch fluid, coolant......one of these is red as shown in the photos in the expansion tank or is it a reflection of something else?
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dorsetsmith



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ON my one it was the fuel presser reg Question
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timtom1



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could be clutch fluid then? because clutch is sounding a hec of a lot creeking??

sol coil is damaged though in the photo is it not?

yep the expansion tank is red 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
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dorsetsmith



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HansT



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I have a leak from the same area but as my Defender is LHD it can not be clutch or brake fluid. So I will check the coolant expansion tank soonest. Can you let us know what the workshop finds when they check it? On mine the fluid runs down on the cover under the engine and mixes with other fluids and grease and muck so it is difficult to identify type of fluid.
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timtom1



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yes I will let you know, its going to the Garage on Monday afternoon 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
Post #331681 17th May 2014 10:29pm
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Martin 01



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Re: Red fluid
timtom1 wrote:
Hi All.

I am new to defenders, I have a 2001 TD5 and its dripping (not a lot) red fluid on the front differential on the drivers side, what is the most likely cause of this? I am assuming transmission fluid but not sure.

Also what would cause the vehicle not to start after a stall at traffic lights. It too a about 10 goes to get it going again and when I'm at 60-70 feels like the accelerator is losing then gaining power?

I have it booked into the garage for Monday but would just like to know if these are a common faults?

Thanks

Tim


Tim,
Just had a similar problem with mine stalling & taking a few goes to start. When I did get it started it seemed to chug into life then it was as if nothing had happened. It happened 3 times in 1day. Got it checked out with a diagnostic check first but nothing showed up. He then checked fuel pump & that was fine. Checked injectors & they seemed ok but with the guys experience he said it could be the seals going. Got him to change the seals & touch wood all seems good now.
Apparently then can let air in which makes it hard to start & run a little rough.

This is only my 2p worth.

Hope you get it sorted. Thumbs Up
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timtom1



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thanks Martin, I'm 90% sure its the coolant that's leaking but I will ask them to check the seals as not sure why it wouldn't start then started up.

Thanks again, I will let you all know what the outcome is Smile 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
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HansT



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Checked mine for leak today and it is not coolant. And not clutch or brake fluid as mine is LHD. I belive that it is engine oil coming from somewhere rear of the engine. Will have Another look tomorrow.
Post #332166 19th May 2014 10:09pm
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