Thread: HELP - Coolant Manifold Outlet

Not sure which pipe you mean but assume its the metal one? I must have it wrong as you mention the sump!! In my limited experience, the AC and the Alternator do have to come off for almost anything but its very quick to do.

If its the pipe I'm thinking I believe there's a rubber seal inside.

Loyd

Originally Posted by DISCOBEAR

Hi all,
I posted this into the Discovery chat thread without any resposnse. Any help with the below problem would be greatly appreciated.

I recently noticed on MY03 Disco V8 4.0 that I have a subtle leak originating out of the Manifold Outlet Pipe next the ECT sensor between the rocker covers. I am only loosing about 1 litre a month which is not a problem but it's the corrosion that is taking place on all the bolts around the rocket cover and the sump that has me worried. My question is what is the easiest way to gain access the pipe so I can put a REAL hose clamp on rather than the flimsy crimp type that is currently in place. It appears to be in the most awkward of places where I will either have to remove the Alternator or A/C compressor or both to gain access.
Any help with steps on where to go from start to finish would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Glenn

Hi Glen
Post a picture of the "offending area" ..... To give us a better idea on what to do

Mike

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Hi Glen
Post a picture of the "offending area" ..... To give us a better idea on what to do

Mike

Hi Mike,
Sorry it has taken longer than expected... especially when the bin lids stole my new camera. Got some photos and look forward to any feedback. Thanks.

Cheers
Glenn



The offending leak is coming from the small black hose (you can see the OAT coolant stain) next to the ECT Sensor.

Have done this method before to the same type of problems
Have not done this hose problem on your's tho ....
My theory is "if you see it .... You can fix it"

looks as thou you have to be flexable here
You can buy the standard clamps that have the Hex (bolt) heads

Open it up and fit it to the hose up top ... then use pliers & socket set to start it (rejoined) to be closed .... Feed the now "closed clip" down the hose to where you want to clamp it

Use the quarter?? drive (Those tiny socket drivers) that has screwdriver handle attachment fits to extension bars fits to socket ... to tighten the clip ....as per diagram

Use a screwdriver to hold the clip in place while tightening clip as per diagram

Also a "Super long" nose pliers .... would help here

Hopefully this helps
(one of these days I'm gonna work out how to paste the picture in the page)

Mike's fix looks good if you are 100% sure its from there and its caused by the hose fitting. I would be wondering if its something else and checking the area. If its squirting from the temp controller for example. One good belt of the fan nut and it comes undone and then four bolts to move the AC aside will make sure. (obviously the fan belt must be removed also.)

i have the same year as you so let me know of any other odd things.

Cheers

Loyd

testing image

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Nope ... still can't paste it to the page .... Grrrrrrrrr

Sorry can't help but I must say that engine bay is to clean!

I would try to squeeze the base of the tensioner with a pair of "front" cutters as opposed to side cutters.
There is a special tool for this but the cutters adjust them well with gentle use.
regards Philip A