Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
oil from FBH
I have noticed two patches on the floor, Under where the exhaust for the fbh is. It seems to be oily. but dries a little white ish. has anyone else had this? is it normal. had the car for over 6 months now and its only just started. No other car is ever parked in the spot where the D3 goes and the tarmac was new so it is from the D3 for sure.Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
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7th Mar 2010 9:14 pm
Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
anyone? help Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
7th Mar 2010 11:13 pm
bellautos
Member Since: 02 Feb 2006
Location: NorthYorkshire
Posts: 2532
It can only be residue from the exhaust fumes as only the fluids that enter the FBH are diesel.
Pete
7th Mar 2010 11:48 pm
Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
Pete thanks, I guess it could only be that but I have put my fingers up exhaust to feel for this. There isnt any only soot. not even condensation.Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
8th Mar 2010 12:03 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Stick your finger up the tube
(when cold) - sooty, so when it condensates, black drips!
At least yours works!
8th Mar 2010 12:16 am
Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
true, lots dont work so for that Im glad but im not up for this patch it makes
this is when it has been parked in a slight different place. hence why there is two patches.
Will try get a pic of what it looks like when dryCurrent: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
8th Mar 2010 12:29 am
philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
Posts: 1761
As Pete's already said, it's only diesel that goes into the FBH so whatever's causing the patch can only be diesel related.
Have you tried putting a drip tray underneath to see if you catch anything!Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
8th Mar 2010 12:41 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Has anyone seen that much unburnt diesel coming out of the FBH exhaust? I haven't
If it isn't the FBH and it feels/looks like oil, could it possibly be the power steering reservoir? 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
8th Mar 2010 9:37 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Paul - good point - all the reservoirs apart from brake are in that place - could be leaking and dripping down the pipe?
8th Mar 2010 10:10 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Yep - that's what I was thinking...it would also be very easy to check by just sticking your fingers around the side of the PS reservoir and seeing if there's any fluid where the pipes go into the bottom...2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
Or you could check the level in the PAS reservoir I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
8th Mar 2010 10:42 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Ahhh...but that wouldn't tell you were the leak was coming from.
It's just as quick to stick your hand under and see if there is fluid there....if there is, then you will also know where the problem is....
Stop trying to make things easy for everyone Al 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
8th Mar 2010 10:49 am
Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
I can't see any droplet of anything from under the car. I have lay righ under and theres nothing.
not a great pic but this is what it dries like.
Click image to enlarge
cheers for all the advise so far. Im going to go check the power steering nowCurrent: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
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