Inclinometer fluid leak
Submitted: Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 19:22
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Mudripper
Hi all, just have this rather unusual question regarding a leaking inlinometer in my 1985 Pajero NC. This leak has been happening for a long period of time now and I've decided to drain the damn thing completely and leave it empty. If it's going to function correctly or not, I don't really care. But I was wanting to know if anyone else has had this problem and what is the actual fluid? I e-mailed Mitsubishi and they didn't know what it could be, or if it's toxic or not. It doesn't have a 'pleasant' smell especially having it all over the dash. It seemed to leak only when I had the heater going, as it's cold down here in Taswegia!
Any info appreciated.
Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 19:58
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 19:58
It is possibly Glycerine. This is used a lot in npressure guages in the ag industry have this to reduce sudden fluctuations in pressure guages
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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 20:05
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 20:05
Very common problem have a look
here for some info
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Reply By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 21:50
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 21:50
Hi Mudripper.
Richmond Tweed Instruments (Geoff Wright 0755206509) does a great job in replacing the liquid in pajero inclinometer.
Cheers.
Vince
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Reply By: Member - swagman(VIC) - Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 21:54
Monday, Aug 04, 2008 at 21:54
my brother had same problem with his inclinometer, 1984 paj,and they wanted some astronomical price to replace it so he left it as it was,after that it used to spin around a bit on its own
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Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 08:10
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 08:10
It's probably not want you want to hear but my advice would be to remove it completely and replace with a digital cylinder head gauge. It may just save you a lot of money one day :-))
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Reply By: Col88 - Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 16:17
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 16:17
I replaced the fluid in
mine with Paraffin and it worked fine. I found that it was leaking from the backing plate which i think has flex in it to allow for expansion/contraction. Seal that and it should be sweet.
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