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Zinhead
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 06:29 am: | 
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Had my 97 Disco in for a 60K service and the dealer said the intake manifold gasket was leaking, and when it failed it would allow coolant loss. The vehicle has not been losing coolant, and the only evidence of a leak were some oil deposits at the rear of the engine. They wanted $500 to change it out.
Q: Is this a gasket leak I can monitor or should I have it done ASAP? Lord knows you should change you name to Sisyphus if you chase every leak in a Land Rover. |
Streak
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 06:58 am: |
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We had an inlet manifold leak in our 96 Disco.
It was very obvious. As you leave the accelerator after revving the engine a loud hi piched tweeeee sound could be heard as air was sucked in through the damaged gasket. Never any sign of coolant loss. The problem was fixed under garantee.
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Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 07:08 am: |
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99 D2. I just had mine fixed under warranty. I had significant evidence of leakage, smell, resevoir going down, and much visible evidence under the rig. I originally thought it was my transmission cooling line.
I think you'll want to fix this one if the gasket is trully bad, it does not appear to be a complex task. |
Zinhead
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 10:56 pm: |
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I am hesitant to have it fixed if there is no coolant leak. The only evidence that the gasket is going bad is some oil residue on top of the cover over the V in the block. |
jp
| | Posted on Monday, June 03, 2002 - 05:44 am: |
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It will turn into an oil and AIR leak, mess up your engine, and your idle. My dealer did it for ~$100. I had no coolant loss signs, and I would be surprised to see any - the only coolant is at the front and rear of the inlet manifold faces. There are some Service bulletins on this - put washers under the front and rear clamp bolts etc.
I would check the tightness of the front and rear bolts, and the rocker covers. These last are a b@stard, as you need a 12 point 8mm 1/4 drive socket to get at them, and these aint common here.
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Mike C
| | Posted on Monday, June 03, 2002 - 10:27 am: |
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Zinhead, I just had mine done. Actually I had the intake, valve covers and head gaskets all done. Mine started with the coolant leak as well and some oil. I just monitored the oil and coolant levels and I think I added like a quart over a two to three month period.When I went to take it to the dealer (last week) it seemed to stop losing coolant. I don't think you will do any damage if you keep a close eye on your oil and coolant levels. But your engine and compartment will get dirty. But on the other hand it was nice to have the dealer clean it (they had to before they would work on it) for no charge!
Mike |
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