farmerlake
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after sorting my lack of top speed problem, turns out that was a sticky actuator that I have a good seeing too with some mole grips, thanks to info gained from this sight, I have a couple of minor things next on the list.
Just spent big money on a decent alarm and immobiliser now to sort out some minor leaks.
1st. There is a drum shaped object which is attached between the rear prop shaft and transfer box (I'm new and learning part names so could be wrong here) that seems to be leaking a bit of oil. Now am I right in thinking this is the handbrake drum? And what may be the problem here?? I have included a picture.
2nd. There seems to be a little water leak on the right side of the engine. Just in front of the exhaust manifold is a big silver box type thing. On top of this there is a little coolant. Now I think it's coming from the copper pipe just above, that is joined to the manifold, and around to the EGR valve. Is this possible? I did buy a kit to remove the EGR but I seem to have a coolant pipe plumbed into the EGR, joins at a T-piece under the header bottle. now my kit didn't come with anything to remove this T-piece. Do people still just whip the EGR out and replace this t piece with a straight section? If so what diameter pipe do I need?
3rd. Another oil leak, but I think this is the top front of the cam cover, the loom one. This seems to run down the front around the alternator and cover the front and underneath with oil. The oil is a bit high on the dipstick (not done by me) so was wondering if this isn't helping by blowing out excess oil?
Sorry for the long post. I have a good old mechanic that is old school and repairs and renovates rather than just bolting on new parts, and I want to have a rough idea on part names and possible solutions for him. When I call him up.
Thanks experts.
Just spent big money on a decent alarm and immobiliser now to sort out some minor leaks.
1st. There is a drum shaped object which is attached between the rear prop shaft and transfer box (I'm new and learning part names so could be wrong here) that seems to be leaking a bit of oil. Now am I right in thinking this is the handbrake drum? And what may be the problem here?? I have included a picture.
2nd. There seems to be a little water leak on the right side of the engine. Just in front of the exhaust manifold is a big silver box type thing. On top of this there is a little coolant. Now I think it's coming from the copper pipe just above, that is joined to the manifold, and around to the EGR valve. Is this possible? I did buy a kit to remove the EGR but I seem to have a coolant pipe plumbed into the EGR, joins at a T-piece under the header bottle. now my kit didn't come with anything to remove this T-piece. Do people still just whip the EGR out and replace this t piece with a straight section? If so what diameter pipe do I need?
3rd. Another oil leak, but I think this is the top front of the cam cover, the loom one. This seems to run down the front around the alternator and cover the front and underneath with oil. The oil is a bit high on the dipstick (not done by me) so was wondering if this isn't helping by blowing out excess oil?
Sorry for the long post. I have a good old mechanic that is old school and repairs and renovates rather than just bolting on new parts, and I want to have a rough idea on part names and possible solutions for him. When I call him up.
Thanks experts.