Coolant squirting from block.
#1
Coolant squirting from block.
Hi guys. Got major problem here and just wondering if there is a fix. My disco had power steering leak. Then i replaced the pump. After fix, coolant started to squirt right behind the pump mount and its coming from the block. Is there a possible fix? What to do. Thanks
Here is the video.
https://vimeo.com/190196254
Here is the video.
https://vimeo.com/190196254
#2
I think most here will agree that what you have there is a major head gasket leak. The fix is to replace it, actually replace both while you are in there. You're not going to want to drive it until it's sealed up tight again.
Weird that is started only after you replaced the PAS pump. Maybe it was on the ragged edge of failure and pulling the mounting bolts caused it to finally break free.
Weird that is started only after you replaced the PAS pump. Maybe it was on the ragged edge of failure and pulling the mounting bolts caused it to finally break free.
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LR03NJ (11-03-2016)
#3
Thanks Red5,
I have been using 1 litre of steering fluid a day for a week and a half until I got the part. Then this happened. Oh, well. So far, Im getting used to fixing this disco all the time now.
If a leak like that happened due to gasket failure, any possibility that I badly damaged the engine? I started the engine to bleed the steering fluid, then after 10 minutes, it started squirting, then I turn off engine immediately.
I took all the parts out again to check where the leak is coming from.
I have been using 1 litre of steering fluid a day for a week and a half until I got the part. Then this happened. Oh, well. So far, Im getting used to fixing this disco all the time now.
If a leak like that happened due to gasket failure, any possibility that I badly damaged the engine? I started the engine to bleed the steering fluid, then after 10 minutes, it started squirting, then I turn off engine immediately.
I took all the parts out again to check where the leak is coming from.
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Well, last night I purchased the head gasket kit for the leaking disco. I might do it myself. I guess im half way removing all the parts anyway.
#7
Ordered the part last night and would probably do it myself. Any special tools needed? Btw, i use Peak 50/50 green the blue container with yellow cap.
#8
Torque wrench at least. The rest is just ratchet stuff.
You may also need new head bolts (or studs if you go that route). I have re-used TTY bolts on other engines without issue but the Bosch engine may be less forgiving. I have not personally had the heads off of mine.
You may also need new head bolts (or studs if you go that route). I have re-used TTY bolts on other engines without issue but the Bosch engine may be less forgiving. I have not personally had the heads off of mine.
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Actually, I did the p/s pump myself. Lol! Nothing close to damaging the gasket during the process. I guess my disco was just showing off. Does not want to get fixed. Its like a dog making its territory everywhere it parked. In leas than a week, this is how much fluiid it used until i got the new part.
Fluid used less than a week.