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    Oil In Booster - DIY advice

    Hi All,
    My 06 HSE has had the recall done, but has oil in the booster again. A significant amount actually, gurgles when brakes applied and vacuum is disrupted (hard pedal) if the car is not fairly level.
    I've trawled a few forums and it's been suggested that, whilst not a permanent fix, temporary relief can be gained by draining the accumulated oil from the booster.
    This sounds to me like an absolutely reasonable course of action but as usual, I can't find any threads or info on a tried and true method of doing this.
    Has anyone done this or can offer some advice?

    Cheers
    Ralph
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    I have done it on an RRC where the master cylinder failed and filled the booster.

    All you need is a big syringe from the chemist, and a bit of rubber hose that fits over the cone on the syringe.

    Loosen or remove the master cylinder enough to get the rubber hose in the hole and suck out the fluid.
    Regards Philip A

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    Actually I think you just have to pull one of the pipes out of the booster casing, to be able to insert the tube of the syringe for syphoning. If you can keep the oil level low enough in the casing it will stop it contaminating the master cylinder, you will however have to replace the booster as the rubber diaphragm will have been contaminated, and replace the re-call pipes, which are the cause of this fault.

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    Ive had to suck out oil in them before using the vac pipe port and a small diameter rubber pipe. And I've seen this on a d3 where the recall hoses have already been replaced. ..

    Jc
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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Ive had to suck out oil in them before using the vac pipe port and a small diameter rubber pipe. And I've seen this on a d3 where the recall hoses have already been replaced. ..Jc
    So I'm not alone then?Why does that not surprise me!

    Cheers
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    If it was a recall safety notice couldn't you take it to a dealer & say
    "Fix the Bloody thing!"?

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    I did. And because it was already performed they weren't interested. The fact that there was oil in the booster again went straight over their heads
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈

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    Hi again,
    This repair is getting close to the top of my list!
    I read on another related thread that someone (can't remember who) suggested that a similar year V8 Range Rover booster was an option?
    Reason being that because it was a V8 (I think) it was larger hence greater vacuum?

    Anyhoo, if I'm gunna purchase a booster and fix this, I would consider this option.

    But where is that thread? I must be a nong coz all the key word searches I've used have drawn a blank.

    Cheers
    Ralph
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    Okies,
    About to purchase one of these beasties:
    Brake Servo Booster 05-09 3.6 TDV8 4.2 SC (TRW) SJJ500080 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

    A chap on a British sister forum has shown me his 'how to' and it seems a really sensible option!

    But ...

    Should I also replace the master cylinder? In theory, whilst connected and adjacent, they are isolated from one another.
    The seals on the MC do wear but if there is no obvious bypass contamination (fluid looks clean and tasty) is it necessary?
    I know I should replace the vac pump as well, but gotta stretch the funding line.......

    Ps, I'll do the recall valve and pipes as well whilst I'm at it.

    Cheers
    Ralph
    01 D2 TD5 Auto...'Sweet Brown'.
    06 D3 TDV6 HSE...Zambesi Silver
    99 D2 TD5 Auto...in that Goldy colour. Donor
    81 S3 2.4 Trayback Ute - Gone now
    97 D1 LPG V8 in Blue - Gone now

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    Okies,
    I have received my goodies from Island 4x4, in Kent I believe although I have no idea where that is!

    SC RR vacuum chamber and new D3 master cylinder.

    So I've searched and not found a how to guide or thread. I could google it and will, but thought I'd throw it open here as well.
    I seem to have terrible luck searching on this forum and many other forums....I guess it's me lol.

    Cheers
    Ralph
    01 D2 TD5 Auto...'Sweet Brown'.
    06 D3 TDV6 HSE...Zambesi Silver
    99 D2 TD5 Auto...in that Goldy colour. Donor
    81 S3 2.4 Trayback Ute - Gone now
    97 D1 LPG V8 in Blue - Gone now

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