leaky or weepy?

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leaky or weepy?

Post by Pablobongo » Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:53 pm

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Any ideas where from?, certainly not much, and does not show on the ground :? .....any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by haydn callow » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:28 pm

I think you will find most Bongos have this on the front/drivers side of the engine....It is not a oil leak....most seem to think it is "crud" from the EGR system (exaust gas recycling) ...harmless
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Pablobongo » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:43 pm

Thanks for that Haydn, hence all the discussions on EGR blanking plates?
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by jaylee » Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:55 pm

Creepy!

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Is that a spider web top left?? :D
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Pablobongo » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:27 pm

certainly is Jaylee..........I did not want to disturb the brave little fellow :D
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Tripewriter » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:09 pm

Is that fuel or water?
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Tripewriter » Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:49 pm

If its fuel possibilities.
1 the small flexible hose on the fuel return behind the manifold is leaking.
2. An injector connection on the pump is leaking when cold.
3. The pump seals are leaking when cold.
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Pablobongo » Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:42 pm

Tripewriter wrote:Is that fuel or water?
Neither, gunk from EGR :D
Tripewriter wrote:If its fuel possibilities.
1 the small flexible hose on the fuel return behind the manifold is leaking.
2. An injector connection on the pump is leaking when cold.
3. The pump seals are leaking when cold.
Thanks very much, but I don't think its any of those :)
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Tripewriter » Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:41 am

If it is crud from the EGR then it must be leaking from somewhere, that would mean the inlet manifold is leaking and you would be able to see where and possibly hear it.

My bet ( £1 no more) is the rear seal on the pump spraying fuel when you put your foot down.

Do you smell diesel when static in traffic?
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Re: leaky or weepy?

Post by Pablobongo » Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:28 pm

Tripewriter wrote:If it is crud from the EGR then it must be leaking from somewhere, that would mean the inlet manifold is leaking and you would be able to see where and possibly hear it.

My bet ( £1 no more) is the rear seal on the pump spraying fuel when you put your foot down.

Do you smell diesel when static in traffic?
No smell of diesel, and no tell tale whistle/hiss when I accelerate hard, so I am pretty sure its not the inlet manifold :) ............I am inclined to agree with Haydn, as it has got no worse (noticeably)in the last year...£1 payable by paypal if you like! :wink:
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