Oil Leak when car is turned off...
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 19:56
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Hux1405
Hi all I have a Disco S1 300Tdi 2.4lt and I have a really messy oil leak. It only leaks when the car cools after being turned off, I have checked everywhere, and I see multiple areas of concern, however I am no closer to discovering the site.
I know a Discovery isnt one without a leak, lol, but I am going through 5 litres oil every 1.5 months.
I closed up on e leak where the oil pipe returns from the radiator.
Any help would be awesome.
Cheers,
Dave Huxtable
98 Discovery 300TDi
2.4lt
Reply By: Road Warrior - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 21:32
Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 21:32
Dave
Is the leak in the general vicinity of the rear main seal, or the timing chain cover? You've mentioned something about an oil pipe return from the radiator - I'm not familiar with this make and model of car but is that pipe one of the transmission cooling pipes?
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 22:45
Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 22:45
Most likely an engine oil cooler pipe.
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Reply By: Stu & "Bob" - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 07:42
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 07:42
G'day Dave,
The first thing to do is to steam clean the engine to get rid of all the crud. Then, after taking it for a drive, is to identify all the leaks. Then start sealing them up, one at a time. It could take a while to complete, dependant on time and inclination, but you should eventually have a win.
HTH
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Reply By: Boobook2 - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 09:11
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 09:11
"Hi all I have a Disco S1 300Tdi 2.4lt "
There's your problem, right there.
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 12:25
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 12:25
There's always one or more who have to make totally useless inane comments whenever any one mentions the words Landrover, Defender or Disco.
If you don't want, or more likely don't have the intelligence, to offer helpful suggestions, why bother to respond.
Disco.
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 13:13
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 13:13
I'd suggest another one of those Toyota people with an inferiority complex..
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Follow Up By: Nargun51 - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 14:41
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 14:41
Obviously the British were far ahead of their Japanese competitors; they built into their machines a mechanism whereby the engine automatically enforced that oil changes were conducted on a regular basis.
Accordingly, Land Rover owners, as drivers, rather than machine minders, ensure that their vehicles are maintained with constant refills and changes of fresh oil.
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Reply By: Ozboc - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 15:58
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 15:58
PLEASE get it fixed ASAP -- as a motorcycle rider - this is our main source of dangerous road conditions -- oil leaking onto the road , then a slight rain/ drizzle make the road like ice. Something that cage drivers do not even think about....
consider your " duty of care" before your $$
Boc
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:42
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:42
At least "cage" drivers know the meaning of double white lines!
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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 22:04
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 22:04
"At least "cage" drivers know the meaning of double white lines!"
Yeah, right!
How about having a look outside your cage?
Geoff
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Follow Up By: fisho64 - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 02:56
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 02:56
As he said the only is leaking only when the engine is shutdown-its probably not necessary to suggest he isnt considering your welfare.
Id guess that any oil slick sufficient to cause danger to a vehicle would come from an accident or spill rather than a leak.
Yes I know it doesnt take much but a vehicle that leaks more than a couple of drops every few meters is going to run out very quickly?
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Follow Up By: Who was that again? (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 03:50
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 03:50
Fisho, I knew a farmer who bought a new tractor that had a red light come on. Yes, one on the dashboard. He continued driving and saw a black line along the newly mown grass around the paddock. It was after that his engine stopped. He was obviously not a "cage" driver. Not smart either. He wasn't farming much longer.
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Follow Up By: Ozboc - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 07:44
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 07:44
fisho - spoken like a true cage driver that has not riden motorcycle on the road for years like i have.... as i said above its not just one car - its a combination of cars with leaks that cause the problem.... this is why its an issue come rego time in NSW - any decent inspector will pic up oil leaks and not pass the car till fixed ...
maybe you should come for a ride with me one day and experience what its 'REALLY" like on the road with cage drivers
Boc
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Follow Up By: fisho64 - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 16:37
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 16:37
sorry boys, been there done that and got the scars. And yes I still ride.
I dont get on the back of anyone elses bike. Theres to many idiots on the road on 2 and 4
wheels.
One eyed bike riders are like any others unable to see both sides.
There are plenty of bikes with oil leaks-why single out cars? Just as certain British cars are renowned-so too are certain bikes.
Who-I hope he wasnt a relative.
Really-he must have been a dumb ++++, its not hard to see why he isnt farming anymore. :-)
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Reply By: Hux1405 - Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 00:41
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 00:41
I think dyslexia is common here... I think I stated it was a cold leak, i.e. car is not on road.... So motorbike dude, you are safe from my Landy. As for fixing it, thats why I am here.....
Hmmmmm.
Anyway thanks for the ideas, I am heading back to steam cleaner.
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Follow Up By: Ozboc - Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 07:57
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 07:57
when you drive out your driveway - there are still drips from the car as the engine will warm up and liquify any remaining oil - times this by 1 million + cars and you have a LOT of oil - every single bit adds up
Its like a smoker who throws out a cigarette but from the car window .... ooh its just one ..... yes -- but add in the other 1 million motorists that also do it , and its just a mess ....
Duty of care ....
Boc
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 09:13
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 09:13
I have a TD5 & had an oil leak from the cam plug at the back of the head.
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Reply By: Mitza - Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 15:11
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 15:11
Multiple areas of concern? That sounds like a shower...Maybe you get pressure in the oil bath? Piston seals worn out maybe? Big engine problem then...
I suggest do a good clean up of the engine, then check underneath after a trip and try to locate where are the sources...Maybe with a bit of luck you get away with a seal replacement.
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Follow Up By: fisho64 - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 03:00
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 03:00
what are "piston seals"?
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Reply By: Bullet2Deadly - Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 02:36
Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 02:36
Gday Dave,Do yourself a favour and get on the AULRO website and go to the Disco section and tell your problem there, you will get a no nonsense reply your problem and will more than likely get it solved.The address WWW.AULRO .com
Cheers
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Reply By: eddyoz - Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 19:05
Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 19:05
Dave,Second the advice regarding the aulro site another good one for things relating to Landrovers is www.lr4x4.com .
If the oil leaks are on the rh side of the motor[driver's side]most likely to be the vacuum pump for the brakes, usually leaks from the rivets.The cure is to replace them with nuts and bolts[nylocs]The next likely spot are the oil cooler hoses,replace them with ones from the UK, or cut the originals and braze on hose connections and join with hi temp blue hydraulic line.Obtain parts from Pirtek or Enzed.
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Reply By: Hux1405 - Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 23:54
Friday, Oct 02, 2009 at 23:54
To everyone that gave constructive ideas, and fixes, I thank you very much. As to the few who waffled on about their own self absorbed concerns, bleep off and get a life.
I am an emergency
services staff officer, and I have seen more motorcycle accidents from them speeding 50-60kms above the state speed limit, than any other confirmed cause. Did you know also that kangaroo strikes also kill more Motorcycle riders per year than oil spills? And last year I went to an accident where a possum killed a motorcycle rider. Mind you the police findings indicated he was doing 147km/h in a 60 zone.
If you must know that diesel has detergent in it as
well, and it is sprayed all over the road regardless, thus making it even more slippery to the motorcycle rider passing me doing 170km/h. A couple of drop by a million cars yes adds up however, I at least am taking the time to address my issue. So get off my friggin case and buy a Land Rover and get off your death trap.
As for the last post from eddy, I will be doing everything on that list. great work... Again all that thankyou for your comments and tips.
Regards,
Cheers,
Dave Huxtable
98 Discovery 300TDi
2.4lt
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