| Author | Message | ||
     Eric Olsen (Eric_olsen) Member Username: Eric_olsen Post Number: 50 Registered: 02-2003 |
I had what I thought was a starter problem (a clunk sometimes when I would try and start the Disco). Well I replaced the starter and the problem remained. Now the engine will turn over a couple of times then the "clunk". Something seems to be binding the motor and bringing the starter to a sudden stop. Once it is running everything seems fine. Today it did the same old thing, but it refused to turn over to the point that the it sounded as if I were stripping some gears or something at the starter. It did finally start and now is resting in the driveway and awaiting repairs. I have had a mysterious coolant leak for a few months, no puddles, no smell of coolant inside the vehicle. I am wondering if it has somehow found a way into the cylinder and maybe the source of this motor binding up??? The only other thing that is wrong is that the engine is slightly rough right after start up. I really need help with this one Eric Olsen 2000 DII 62K miles | ||
| Kenny Bissett (Jetson) New Member Username: Jetson Post Number: 11 Registered: 07-2003 |
Have you had any Check Engine Lights? | ||
| Eric Olsen (Eric_olsen) Member Username: Eric_olsen Post Number: 52 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yes, It has been idling rough at start up and the light has been on. I may have found the coolant leak. It is not dripping to the ground because it is dripping onto the engine and evaporating. I removed my new starter to find the housing that enters the engine in pieces. I am thinking that the flywheel may be the source of my trouble, any ideas??? Thanks Eric 2000 DII | ||
| Gilbert Leo (Corokia) New Member Username: Corokia Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2003 |
Possible head gasket probs. Coolant leaking into cylinder/s after stop. Initial start up, pistons have to force the water out(clunk!)first before any combustion and then will run fine. Found this out not in my Disco but my Outbord motor! Everytime we park at our fishing spot and then start up and move, similar symptom. My 2cents worth. Cheers | ||
| Kenny Bissett (Jetson) New Member Username: Jetson Post Number: 13 Registered: 07-2003 |
I never found out the source of my similar problem, but in my 99 series II, they had to replace my short block - under warranty thank goodness. Before that, I was in and out of the shop with check engine lights. Sorry I can't be more helpful... Kenny | ||
| Peter J. Kelly (Pjkbrit) New Member Username: Pjkbrit Post Number: 32 Registered: 05-2003 |
I would concur with Gilbert....sounds like head gasket. I bet there is coolant leaking down into a cylinder or 2. | ||
| bluesman (Hywy61) Member Username: Hywy61 Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2003 |
the radiators are bad on DIIs. I have no idea wether that would cause the clunk though. | ||
| ed petrush (Exp) Member Username: Exp Post Number: 58 Registered: 08-2002 |
you will need to do more research to find the coolant leak... could be 100 different things. There are dye kits available that you put into your coolant tank and after running it for a while, you use a black light to see if there are any external coolant leaks (the dye glows in the black light), you could also do a pressure test to see if the system hold pressure. There is also litmus (sp..) strips that test your coolant for the existence of combustion gases (a hint there might be a head gasket leak) The Dye kits are very helpful.. they are available for coolant, oil, & transmissions... As for the clunk.. I would check that you are not missing a few teeth on your fly wheel.. you said the housing was in pieces... when you changed the starter, did the new starter come complete? the clunk could also be a sign that the bendix spring on the starter is weak.. | ||
| Eric Olsen (Eric_olsen) Member Username: Eric_olsen Post Number: 53 Registered: 02-2003 |
I did find an external coolant leak, it was dripping onto the engine. I figure that is there are no puddles underneath. The coolant system does maintain pressure, as I have to wait to refill coolant first thing in the morning to avoid the back rush of coolant into the coolant tank. These litmis strips are they available at any autoparts store? I would like to test for the head gasket leak. I am going to pull the spark plugs tonight and look for any signs of rust, I am told that is a sign of water getting into the cylinder The starter that I installed was complete, I will check for damage to the flywhell tonight. If I do find damaged teeth I will not be sure if it is the cause of the "clunk" or a result of my starter exploding. This will be a tough one I think. I do appreciate the responses, they do give me ideas on where to look for the problem. Thanks, Eric | ||
| ed petrush (Exp) Member Username: Exp Post Number: 61 Registered: 08-2002 |
Napa sells the litmus strips.. I'd have to dig around to find the part #.. but any good parts store should stock them or be able to order it. As for the fly wheel.. you'll have to look in the bell housing inspection cover to see if there's any damage... | ||
| Eric Olsen (Eric_olsen) Member Username: Eric_olsen Post Number: 55 Registered: 02-2003 |
Thanks Ed, I will pick those strips up and give them a try | ||
| Eric Olsen (Eric_olsen) Member Username: Eric_olsen Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2003 |
Well, I pulled my spark plugs today and found 1 soaked with water. I am going to fix this myself (I think). I have the rave manual, I was wondering if someone could just give me a basic idea of what it will take to fix this problem. I also (as a result of this) have damaged my flywheel. I found a tooth while inspecting it today. That looks pretty straight forward, drop the tcase and then you can get to the flywheel? Any input on this would also be appreciated. Eric 2000 DII P.S. What could I have done to damage the engine in this way, I am not that hard on my rig???? |
