Big.Mike
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The fluid doesn't smell like pump diesel... It's smells like paraffin, a kind of metallic wiff... It's a bit oily.
I tried to burn the paper towel and it didn't accelerate. Is diesel at all flammable?
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After your 8+ mile run, loosen to coolant filler to bleed the pressure off, then see if it's any better in the mornings.
If it is, get the head pressure tested. I reckon you'll find a crack from the coolant jacket to the #1 intake valve port.
Mine was way down inside the port, and not visible once the pressure was released, but it could drop enough coolant on the back of the valve to cause hydraulic lock when cranking.
It doesn't ever have a problem cranking,,, ever, if it did we'd definatly do that.
That's almost the issue, it's not presenting itself as a "normal" problem.
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Can it come back from the leak off pipes perhaps?
Is there a non-return valve?
Perhaps the gap in the manifold causes the fuel to be pulled into the cylinder... somehow.
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One more however though ....... if it is a timing problem wouldn't it show up consistently?
Hmmm, doesn't it depend where the piston parks. As I understand it, there are 3 positions.
The daft thing is, it runs really well, pulls easily and cruises at 70. Starting is no problem even after the cylinder is (apparently) full.
Its only the smoke and leak that makes me question anything...
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Can you tell it's out by taking the timing pulley cover off?
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Yep, they were fresh as a daisy.
What controls the pump timing?
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I suspect it's diesel, it felt like diesel to the touch and the cloud looked like this:
Lets face it, if it's coolant then its a cracked head, and there weren't any obvious cracks...
If it is diesel what could be causing it?
As I said we've changed all of the injectors with known good ones, is there a way to adjust the amount of fuel pumped through the injectors or is there a valve or something that is allowing fuel to slip by? When you turn off the engine, I assume it starves the engine of diesel given there is no spark, could this be leaking?
I should have mentioned it's an Ex-MOD engine, did they experiment with making Defenders put up smoke screens (joke).
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If only Land Rover had taken that as a step into the commercial world they would have had a good vehicle to sell to the farming community and builders too I think?
Land Rover tried it, the chassis would have required modification apparently which would have made it unprofitable. Dunno why they couldn't have used a 110 chassis though?
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I'm not worried about the manifold, the exhaust paste worked fine until it was washed away...
I don't know, what the smoke smells like. What does diesel smoke smell like? (I know coolant normally smells sweet).
How can you sample the liquid?
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I see your point, lots of cars don't make 10 years and 250,000Kms.
Trouble is, they bought a pup and there is no way to convince someone otherwise.
Keep up the good fight, and smile when they sell it to you for €4000 and you fix it yourself!
Cheers,
Mike
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Hi All,
Here's a good one which is driving me and all the technical people I know nuts...
The "new" engine on Daisy has got a "gappy" manifold, there is a gap here:
Not a problem a little exhaust compound and it's sealed.
The problem started a few months ago, there was a bit fluid coming out of this gap, washing the compound away, I thought it was coolant.
It only happens after an 8+ mile run, then it's allowed to sit overnight.
Then one day I created a massive white smoke cloud. Opened the bonnet and it was pouring out of the gap.
So I had the head gasket changed.
Still leaking fluid and occasionally blowing white smoke out of the back, I showed the guys working on her the problem and they thought it was diesel.
They noticed that number one injector was wet when the gasket was changed, so the thought went, it must be leaking, welling up then un-burnt fuel is getting pushed into the exhaust manifold.
No luck, it was still smoking and leaking.
So all the injectors were changed, still no luck.
Anyone seen this before, does anyone know what it is?
Cheers,
Mike
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Hi All,
Sorry to drag up this tail of awfulness...
I've just found out the diagnosis of the engine, a broken crank shaft. Between the first and second piston apparently.
Cheers,
Mike
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No LR but interesting none the less....
Seven thousand pound!
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every inch off me says this it's wrong, so why do I still want it so bad?
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MM, its was ordered from a company who will do you a made to measure door (or window) complete.
I just filled in a drop down with my 2 dimensions, and ten days later..there it was in my porch!
What company?
Cheers,
Mike
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Saw this one a few days ago which has been executed a little better
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Now I like that!
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Erm ..... interesting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141052211552
their spirit level must be broken....
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I'm more concerned about the 200 point turn its going to get it out of the barn...
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Needs more lift and more lights
And more chequer plate, don't forget the chequer plate...!
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1. Is that a Fiat Brava door in photo number 5? What on earth ifs that roll cage about?Get a larger bucket for these 3 x gems
Classic Statement No 1 :
gosh really ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161091510702&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160
Classic Statement No 2 :
A|nd No 3:
Brace yourslfs ...........
No **** sherlock
Nige
2. Least said soonest mended...
3. Is it me, or does it look like it's riding strangely?
I'm going to say this, when you write on Ebay, I find the lack of bullet points, large bold fonts and bad spelling a real selling point!
Still, if I feel like I want to "pimp" Daisy (I don't, getting the head gasket fixed will suffice) I'll buy one of these wreaks and strip it fir parts!
Cheers,
Mike
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Crikey - a land rover that is a jeep !?
criminal...
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Cheers Ralph.
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Thanks Ralph, which one is it though? I cant see a 1.5 hole version!
Cheers,
Mike
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Got any pics, Mr HFH?
How scratch resistant is is?
PC is a bit of a nightmare for scratching unless you get it hard coated. Hard coating will also protect against oil, which eats PC (which is why they stopped making motorcycle helmets from it...)
Acrylic might be a better alternative, The fire brigade can also crack it more easily if you need to get through it.
Cheers,
Mike
gosh really ? 
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Toyotas are a little more 'agricultural' than the Range Rover... that said environment has a massive part to play, I suspect because we apply millions of tonnes of salt to roads in the winter our cars just rot. I don't mean just body work, all the components too... I suspect it's a conspiracy between the government and the car manufacturers so we have to buy more new cars... :-D