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 Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
 12th Aug 2021 12:03 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
I've been absent for a few days, so to catch you up on the progress...
I've done about 120km since replacing/fixing, and everything seems ok. Engine is running smoother than before (probably the bett ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
5th Aug 2021 5:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| p_gill: I've just replace the entire engine oil cooler and filter assembly with a new part from the agents. The original design with the external pipe was superseded by the version without the pipe, s ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
5th Aug 2021 9:03 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
Thanks guys. I feel a lot easier now! Second bottle of radiator flush is in the car and will be drained today. Water is looking at lot clearer, as are the rubber pipes that I checked.
Next... when I ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
4th Aug 2021 10:19 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| First proper flush done, with radiator flush. I've dumped that water, plugged the garden hose into the reservoir, opened a lower radiator pipe and have had the car running or about 20 minutes. Water i ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
3rd Aug 2021 12:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| So... the main water pipe from the thermostat to the top of the radiator has no extra length in it. It's the exact size to reach from the block to the rad. Evidently, I had not fully docked the thermo ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
3rd Aug 2021 6:50 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
Hi p_gill ianmetro, and merlinj79. My engine bay looks NOTHING like that, however that mess was completely contained in the reservoir tank, when I initially found the problem.
Yesterday, the local me ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
1st Aug 2021 8:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| I forgot to mention that the water is disappearing rapidly: about 20km from full to 'low coolant' warning. The amount of oil and the clarity of the oil in the coolant reservoir leads me to believe tha ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
1st Aug 2021 9:14 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| Update: new generic gearbox oil cooler, new OEM LR oil cooler. Put everything back together. Flushed the water system once (anticipating doing it again). Took the car for a 35km drive now, and the res ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
21st Jul 2021 10:44 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| I haven't had to top up the coolant for about a year, probably more. It simply has not lost any water whatsoever. The more I read, and the more advice I am receiving on this forum, the more convinced ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
20th Jul 2021 7:11 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/27694/normal_IMG_20210719_094840.jpg
Engine oil cooler before being taken out. |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
20th Jul 2021 7:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| I've replaced the transmission oil cooler (the local shop sold me one when I asked for an engine oil cooler). The engine oil cooler came out yesterday. Here's a pic before I pulled it out. Notice the ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
19th Jul 2021 2:59 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
| Hard to test now as the front of the car is in pieces. I have never noticed any dripping from the pipes. Just before I tackled this job, I parked the car, got my GF to stand behind while I revved the ... |
| Oil in water but no water in oil |
GarethC
19th Jul 2021 2:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 7253 · Subject: Oil in water but no water in oil |
Hi all. First time posting! I need your combined diagnostic skills...
I found a large amount of oil in my coolant reservoir! However, I cannot find any trace of water in the oil. I have drained the ... |
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