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DiscoJacques
Member Since: 25 Nov 2009
Location: Pretoria/East Rand
Posts: 136
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Hi
I have an oil leak coming from a pipe (+/- 50mm) on the right hand side behind the bumper. I suspect that it might be the inter cooler pipe. Why is there oil coming from the inter cooler?
Any advise or opinions on the severity of the problem?
Thanks
Jacques 2007 TDV6 SE auto (ex Write off)
2013 D4 SDV6 SE auto
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23rd Jun 2010 8:16 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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If it is coming from the bottom of the intercoolser and ia about 50mm dia it will be oil from the turbo coming out of a loose fitting.
I just undid and cleaned mine before re-tightening. You could just re-tighten. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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23rd Jun 2010 9:39 am |
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bigdave
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
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DiscoJacques,
I had an oil leak but from the TOP of the intercooler pipe on the right hand side.
It came from a perished rubber coupling at the top.
I had it changed for pence but its a proper to get to.
Fortunately my bro has teeny carny type hands and managed after taking the wheel and heat shielding off.
Hope it works out mate.
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23rd Jun 2010 9:59 am |
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DiscoJacques
Member Since: 25 Nov 2009
Location: Pretoria/East Rand
Posts: 136
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Thanks guys,
My wife just took the D3 to the dealers, they are of the opinion that it's a gearbox leak
If he 50mm diameter pipe is leaking, how can the the gearbox leak reach the botomof the intercooler pipe?
I suspect they are trying to rip me off. I was not present, but how can one check for gearbox leaks?
Thanks 2007 TDV6 SE auto (ex Write off)
2013 D4 SDV6 SE auto
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24th Jun 2010 9:00 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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This post is missing.
Thanks guys,
My wife just took the D3 to the dealers, they are of the opinion that it's a gearbox leak
If he 50mm diameter pipe is leaking, how can the the gearbox leak reach the botomof the intercooler pipe?
I suspect they are trying to rip me off. I was not present, but how can one check for gearbox leaks?
Thanks
In answer I suspect the oil has been pushed back to the gearbox and confused them. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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24th Jun 2010 10:56 am |
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DiscoJacques
Member Since: 25 Nov 2009
Location: Pretoria/East Rand
Posts: 136
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Hi Caver
I know that LR is ripping me off, they insist it is a gearbox leak, no evidence to support, there is still oil coming from the 50mm pipe in front and not a trace of oil under the centre of the car (where the gearbox is).
Is it easy to replace the 50mm pipe? Apperantly these pipes seems to perish often.
Thanks 2007 TDV6 SE auto (ex Write off)
2013 D4 SDV6 SE auto
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25th Jun 2010 6:14 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Turbo pipes tend to split causing black smoke. I would clean and tighten first. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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25th Jun 2010 2:37 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6276
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changing me IC pipe I found some black oil in it as well say a couple of table spoons, take it off dry it properly inside out both sides and tighten should do the job
dealer is you as it is miles from and transmission mate
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25th Jun 2010 5:36 pm |
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