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  1. 16th April 2018, 01:39 PM #1
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    Neon Green Fluid + Grease Splatter under auto tranny

    Hey all,

    Finally got around to taking a look at her underbits and found the following;

    - A neon green fluid what looks to be mixed with oil?

    - What looks to be a grease explosion.

    First time wrenching on a D2 (Land Rover in general) and have not seen anything like this before haha.

    Any hints?

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    Grease Explosion


    Also, car was inspected by a mechanic before purchase and this wasn’t picked up. Sooo, guess that may have been a waste.
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    Green stuff is coolant, find leak quickly. Clean grease explosion off and monitor
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    Grease splatter is likely from the front universal joint being greased and not wiped down afterwards. If the last service was by a knuckle-dragger with an air-powered grease gun, that's the sort of thing to expect.

    The "neon green" fluid sounds like aircon refrigerant, but I don't know why it is back on the bellhousing, unless it's been blown back by the fan. Have a good look further towards the front of the engine to see if you can locate the source.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 67hardtop View Post
    Green stuff is coolant, find leak quickly. Clean grease explosion off and monitor
    Thought most Td5's run red (OAT) coolant?
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    Who know whats been put in by previous servicing ppl.
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    LIVE UPDATE:

    Removed acoustic, and found this puddle of joy



    Also, coolant is green for some reason Neon Green Fluid + Grease Splatter under auto tranny

    The quest continues.
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    Yep. Them's coolant trails.
    Is there a welsh plug up under there? I'm tipping a leaking head gasket. What are your coolant levels doing?
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    @donh45 - pretty sure your bang on. My foresnsic skills deduct the splattering of grease eminating from the uni joint


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    @Mick_Marsh - Haha excellent, coolant trails were once red so I guess this was an ongoing issue.

    Coolant levels fine after a few thousand kms. Don’t have access to a pressure tester either.

    Any hints on locating that welsh plug without destroying my soft/supple hands
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