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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
Got the front of the car up on axle stands for the first time today. Removing the engine shield revealed what looks like a substantial oil leak that looks like its been going on for some time. The heat shield is saturated! I will need to get things all cleaned up with some gunk to reveal where the oils coming from but are there any known likely 'leak' spots on these engines to check?
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29th Mar 2019 5:09 pm |
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I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1529 |
Rear Crank seal ? |
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29th Mar 2019 5:16 pm |
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2593 |
Sump gasket is prone to leaks. |
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29th Mar 2019 5:20 pm |
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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
Thanks for the input guys. The oil's kind of all over so suggests an oil leak higher up.....rear crank seal certainly possible. A big job to fix? A basic question but whats the pipe that runs under the engine...looking like an exhaust pipe but isnt 2010 FL2 TD4 GS |
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29th Mar 2019 5:29 pm |
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bxzx16v Member Since: 11 Jul 2013 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 629 |
Bilt Hamber surfex Hd a stiff brush and a pressure washer should do the trick .
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29th Mar 2019 9:08 pm |
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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
Thanks! Having posted above I googled rear crank seal......wish I hadn't Gear box out to fix! Well if it is rear crank seal its not just that I think as oil is covering sump pan as well...all over really. Need to get it all cleaned up as a first step....then take it from there. I need to do the timing belt anyway so as you have done it makes sense to do the front seals while there.....good suggestion 2010 FL2 TD4 GS |
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29th Mar 2019 9:12 pm |
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bxzx16v Member Since: 11 Jul 2013 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 629 |
I had the matting/covering took off the undertray on my wifes Fl2 and had the bottom of the engine steamcleaned . If the gearbox has to come out it's worth considering putting a new cllutch in perhaps .
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29th Mar 2019 9:19 pm |
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I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1529 |
That's why I had a garage do it. ( done at 82,000miles ) You might be lucky with it just being the sump seal. All the best with it. BTW Did you mention you had a Fuel Pump Authorisation fault code show up? I have come to the conclusion that it is a communication error rather than a real wiring fault. Could be something to do with the key fob module communication but I am no expert. It has never created any real problems for me other that logging a fault. |
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29th Mar 2019 9:46 pm |
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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
Wonder what the purpose of the mating is? Did LR know their engines were going to leak like so needed incontinence pads on the undertray to disguise the fact 2010 FL2 TD4 GS |
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29th Mar 2019 10:48 pm |
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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
Yep I think a gearbox removal would be a step too far for me at this time as well! No Fuel Pump code on mine.....although I have just about everything else 2010 FL2 TD4 GS |
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29th Mar 2019 10:50 pm |
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GaryLaird Member Since: 23 Feb 2019 Location: Falkirk Posts: 59 |
2010 FL2 TD4 GS |
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29th Mar 2019 10:52 pm |
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dondiddy Member Since: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton Posts: 753 |
Soundproofing and to help stop any resonance in what is a large metal plate. Does become a pain when you have an oil leak! |
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30th Mar 2019 10:14 am |
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SouthamFL2 Member Since: 08 Jan 2019 Location: Banbury Borders Posts: 432 |
The >13MY has a revised undertray (longer) and NO soundproofing in it whatsoever. It's just a piece of sheet steel. |
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30th Mar 2019 10:36 am |
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Germplus1 Member Since: 19 Jul 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 118 |
Do you know the part number for the sump gasket? |
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2nd Oct 2019 3:14 pm |
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