Diesel leakage

Rev Jules · 9th June 2023, 07:56

The Pearl has developed a leak nearside front, going too have to put her into a garage and put right, any ideas as to the what the problem could be,

Cheers. Rev.

Mike Noc · 9th June 2023, 08:08

Could be something as simple as a failed LP pipe connection O ring Rev. Needs a thorough cleaning and then with the engine at idle spotting the source. Had a weeping HP connection once coming from one of the injector supply pipes.Did the above and wrapped all the pipes with tissue paper and then watched the damp patch appear. Just needed nipping up.

trikey · 9th June 2023, 08:28

I'm guessing at a split fuel hose under the battery tray Julian, hope you resolve it soon.

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Arctic · 9th June 2023, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Could be something as simple as a failed LP pipe connection O ring Rev. Needs a thorough cleaning and then with the engine at idle spotting the source. Had a weeping HP connection once coming from one of the injector supply pipes.Did the above and wrapped all the pipes with tissue paper and then watched the damp patch appear. Just needed nipping up.

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Originally Posted by trikey

I'm guessing at a split fuel hose under the battery tray Julian, hope you resolve it soon.

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I will go with the guys above, seen it before the fuel hose can get burned on the hot pipe below.

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Rev Jules · 9th June 2023, 12:31

Hi Me again,sorry to be naive, is there a serious danger of fire if driven only can't get it booked in until the 21st of this month.

Rev.

Arctic · 9th June 2023, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Hi Me again,sorry to be naive, is there a serious danger of fire if driven only can't get it booked in until the 21st of this month.

Rev.

HI Jules.
Not serious danger of fire has diesel is not like petrol, but even so you need to check if it is the fuel hose i am talking about, because if it holes properly you will break down, it is easy enough to tie back out of the way with a cable tie.

daveo138 · 9th June 2023, 20:22

You don't want to be leaving a trail of diesel down the road for motorcyclists.

Devilish · 10th June 2023, 07:06

I have rectified several FBH fuel line leaks, one was a perishing rubber elbow under the battery box that threw its toys out the pram, new elbow & clips, sorted.
Whip out the battery box for a good butchers.
If you checkout the Haynes manual, you will have to whip off the rear bumper to get to the battery box.
You will have to remove the front road wheels to get to the rear bumper.
You will have to remove the air filter to get to the front road wheels.
Job done.

Rev Jules · 10th June 2023, 10:35

[QUOTE=Devilish;2970932]I have rectified several FBH fuel line leaks, one was a perishing rubber elbow under the battery box that threw its toys out the pram, new elbow & clips, sorted.
Whip out the battery box for a good butchers.
If you checkout the Haynes manual, you will have to whip off the rear bumper to get to the battery box.
You will have to remove the front road wheels to get to the rear bumper.
You will have to remove the air filter to get to the front road wheels.
Job done.[/QUOTE

You neglected too mention you have to take out the Sun Roof to open the bonnet, God knows what would happen if you didn’t, have a Sun Roof.

Rev.

9th June 2023, 07:56	#1
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,718 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Diesel leakage The Pearl has developed a leak nearside front, going too have to put her into a garage and put right, any ideas as to the what the problem could be, Cheers. Rev.

9th June 2023, 08:28	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,817 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I'm guessing at a split fuel hose under the battery tray Julian, hope you resolve it soon. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

9th June 2023, 12:31	#5
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,718 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Diesel Leak Hi Me again,sorry to be naive, is there a serious danger of fire if driven only can't get it booked in until the 21st of this month. Rev.

10th June 2023, 07:06	#8
Devilish This is my second home 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	I have rectified several FBH fuel line leaks, one was a perishing rubber elbow under the battery box that threw its toys out the pram, new elbow & clips, sorted. Whip out the battery box for a good butchers. If you checkout the Haynes manual, you will have to whip off the rear bumper to get to the battery box. You will have to remove the front road wheels to get to the rear bumper. You will have to remove the air filter to get to the front road wheels. Job done. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence Last edited by Devilish; 10th June 2023 at 07:12..

9th June 2023, 08:08	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,578 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Could be something as simple as a failed LP pipe connection O ring Rev. Needs a thorough cleaning and then with the engine at idle spotting the source. Had a weeping HP connection once coming from one of the injector supply pipes.Did the above and wrapped all the pipes with tissue paper and then watched the damp patch appear. Just needed nipping up.

9th June 2023, 20:22	#7
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 723 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	You don't want to be leaving a trail of diesel down the road for motorcyclists.

10th June 2023, 10:35	#9
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,718 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	[QUOTE=Devilish;2970932]I have rectified several FBH fuel line leaks, one was a perishing rubber elbow under the battery box that threw its toys out the pram, new elbow & clips, sorted. Whip out the battery box for a good butchers. If you checkout the Haynes manual, you will have to whip off the rear bumper to get to the battery box. You will have to remove the front road wheels to get to the rear bumper. You will have to remove the air filter to get to the front road wheels. Job done.[/QUOTE You neglected too mention you have to take out the Sun Roof to open the bonnet, God knows what would happen if you didn’t, have a Sun Roof. Rev.