Demonbiker
Active Member
new engine in and running after a few probs, replaced radiator too as it was full of clay!
got a starting issue still, runs a bit rough at startup but ok when warm, thinking it might be overtight valve clearances?
changed the oil today after doing about 500 miles on cheap oil, put some decent stuff in, fixed the pressure gauge- ready to roll!!
Leebastard
Active Member
is clay bad for radiators? im glad you got it running again.new engine in and running after a few probs, replaced radiator too as it was full of clay!
got a starting issue still, runs a bit rough at startup but ok when warm, thinking it might be overtight valve clearances?
changed the oil today after doing about 500 miles on cheap oil, put some decent stuff in, fixed the pressure gauge- ready to roll!!
stutab
Well-Known Member
Diesel floats on water so if you drain the tank from the bottom then the water will come out first, start from the tank and work forward, take the inlet off the inj pump and crank the engine, should pump the crap out of the system, change the filter re connect everything then crack the inj pipes at the block, crank again and should clear the inj pump and pipes, tighten everything up and cross your fingers. Might splutter and will prob be clouds of white smoke billowing out of the back but should clear in time.
Have fun
Leebastard
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thanks stu, it should be a learning curve. hopefully it's not terminal. it didnt sound too good when they tried bump starting it haha
Leebastard
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Titch1987
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Demonbiker
Active Member
It is when previous owner didn't Clean it off after visiting Devils Pit and it sets like concrete!! Was causing overheating above 50 mph - not enough airflow, and weighed about 50 kg!!! lol
Titch1987
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So your be out to play again soon?
Demonbiker
Active Member
Hopefully , now disco is running again, wife's car decided to break
think it has a broken piston ring - never rains but pours!!
Titch1987
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Hopefully , now disco is running again, wife's car decided to break
I know that feeling
stutab
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Diesel engine do sound rough when running on water. I got a electric pump for fuel if you struggling bleeding it, worked a treat on a 300tdi I replaced the fuel lines on.
Leebastard
Active Member
Well, I am covered in diesel but I have discovered that the sedimenter was hiding something that looked like rancid vegetable soup. Mmmmm
stutab
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Sounds like you are on the right track, is it running yet?
Leebastard
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Yeah it started on the button. However there appears to be black oil ****ing from the timing belt housing. Any thoughts?
Titch1987
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front oil seal?
Leebastard
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Titch1987
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only way to check is to strip the front down. but i cant think of any other way of oil getting in to the cover
Leebastard
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There's a chance it's rough water as there were no wading plugs in. But it's weird that it only comes out when the engine is running. Makes me think it's a gasket or oil seal of some description.
