Vinlander

Well-Known Member

• Oct 25, 2015

• #1

I'm leaking diesel at the 4 injector overflow, looks like an easy fix but is it a sign of trouble?

Also my alternator is rattling around at the top. Best fix it with a new mounting bolt and spacers, right?

Cheers

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Oct 25, 2015

• #2

Not really the leak-off pipes crack with age and need replacing is all. They become brittle over time.

Depends if it needs a new bolt and spacers or just needs tightening up ... only you know that!

 

L

lynall

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Full Member

• Oct 25, 2015

• #3

Leak off pipes are 3.2mm inside diameter, 4mm will leak very quickly.
If bolt is tight and alt is loose alt casing is probably fcuked, so even if you fit a new alt it may need need a washer as a spacer to keep it tight.

 

Vinlander

Well-Known Member

• Oct 25, 2015

• #4

Thanks for the advice.

No spacers on the alternator now and it definitely wants them. Casing has chipped away on one side of the mount, but there's a sleeve in it which seems OK and it charges good, so I'll quick fix, and keep an eye on it.

Will have a good look around for anything that wants careful cleaning after getting soaked in diesel too.

Just finished fitting a new starter when I "discovered" these, so no telling what's next

 

L

lynall

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• Oct 26, 2015

• #5

Theres always a next

 

Vinlander

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• Oct 27, 2015

• #6

Ha yep, even when it's mechanically sound there's always a bit of rust and an electrical fault somewhere.