steve2286w
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I had problems my 2286 diesel sometimes it would turn over nicely then kind of screech ,
The engine was out for a refurb so easy to get to and seen how worn the flywheel gear teeth was at diametrically opposites, and this must be the most common resting positions as it’s turned off, so if you have starter off next time can always check the teeth
You said you checked the earths there should be one next to starter as well as good earth on battery these really need to be onto shiny bright metal with the ring connectors clean too and that goes for positive leads onto starter solenoid on mine the solenoid could be dismantled for cleaning, have you a pic of yours or similar
It can spin fast without load I guess but if a bit tired might struggle turning engine
I didn't check the earth's properly only for tightness but I can say no screeches or squeals ? No sound of a slippage type ( missing teeth on the flywheel ) the earth strap from the starter to the chassis is a bare woven mesh type cable which does look a bit twisted and old I will try a straight forward jump pack to the starter next week and let you know if that's the problem Thanks Steve
Have you heard of Promec Nr Llantrisant, S. Wales. Landrover Specialists. 02920890567. Have very good reputation.
No I haven't Moggytom very much appreciated I will googe how far they are Wales is bigger then I thought it was when I moved here
dag019
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Completely agree with the above here. My 2.25 diesel has had a rear main seal leak since I bought it over 10 years ago. When it needs a clutch I will do the main seal at the same time but it has stubbornly refused to need a clutch so far. I just park over a couple of drip trays on the drive. The gearbox also leaks badly which is the same thing when it comes out for a clutch I will fix that at the saem time!
I have 2 buckets under mine at the moment I know now it's only under pressure is when it leaks oil so I am presuming crank seal ( I do know the oil filter case is leaking but that was my fault ) your all obviously aware but there is a UV supplement you can add to the engine or gearbox oil which will light up with a UV torch light. Around £23.00 or so ( haven't used it but I can see it saving time trying to find the leak . Does anyone know if a flywheel puller is needed to access that rear crank seal ? Also I read it can be done in situ ( instead of removing the engine ( mine s the petrol) can't fathom how you would pull the old seal out ? I have purchased a new rear seal which came with 2 small cork gaskets I am thinking that this may be a gasket part of the sump
