CDT Slight powerloss turbo intercooler leak found - Page 2

martin1973 · 4th July 2007, 16:11

I was looking at the main Rad behind the grille at top RHS

Ti Rich · 4th July 2007, 18:35

I think you need to have the car on ramps and remove the bottom engine cover/splash shield Martin.

martin1973 · 4th July 2007, 18:54

Hi Rich

I was starting to think it must be one of the lower hoses as the photo view doesnt look like anything I can see looking down from the top.

Ive got the car booked in to a diesel specialist tomorrow to run some checks regarding the over fuelling (the bosch MAF and MAFAM are smoking as much as the piersburgh, and pick up isnt as good so Bosch must be out of spec) so hopefully it maybe something as simple as a leaking hose, will print off the info and pass it on to them. They will let me know what it will cost to put right if they find anything but the remap, mafam and tu3b might throw a spanner in the works so hopefully they might test with and without.

My ZT obviously didnt realise there was a smoking ban from 1st July in public places!!!!!!

pondweed · 4th July 2007, 19:24

no car in front of me, but isnt the order.. (from front)
1. condenser ABOVE intercooler
2. radiator behind all the above?

myjess · 9th July 2007, 19:47

Jules, could you pull away a bit on your next photo shoot. Just to get a better idea where this pipe is?

Thanks.

Jules · 9th July 2007, 21:10

Yes Myjess! That shot was with the bumper & slam panel off.

(just written another jules tips on a quick way of slam panel removal)
It is difficult to see with bumper on, but you will possibly see the pipe with a mirror from the top down past the battery. I'm just waiting to get the parts catalogue on CD EPC and hopefully an exploded view is on there

martin1973 · 18th July 2007, 16:30

Had my ZT looked at today for a so far unfound rattle and leak, and got them to check the intercooler hose.

Anyway mine is a June 04 plate pre-face lift cdti and MG must have realised this was a fault as mine (and said has seen the same on others) is a push over fit with a jubille clip so no way of leaks unless the hose itself split.

Jules · 18th July 2007, 18:00

Not sure whether intercooler housing design was changed round about the age of yours. 53 Plate to 04 plate so it's not Facelift dependant. This is also same time Rover did away with the secondary diesel fuel pump by the battery.

Jules · 2nd September 2008, 09:30

Edited my pics in POST #No 1 to make this subject clearer and to clarify there is less dismantling than we originally thought.

Remove Bumper & passenger headlamp only slam panel can remain in place.
Takes about an hour for whole job, but don't forget to check all the other things mentioned while front is off

billnick · 2nd September 2008, 19:58

Thanks Jules, with your permission I am going to print pics no's 3 & 4 and stick them up in the garage that does my car, as he was the one that told me I only needed one o ring. (he's my mate so he wont mind)

regards bill.

4th July 2007, 18:35	#12
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4th July 2007, 18:54	#13
martin1973 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 456 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Rich I was starting to think it must be one of the lower hoses as the photo view doesnt look like anything I can see looking down from the top. Ive got the car booked in to a diesel specialist tomorrow to run some checks regarding the over fuelling (the bosch MAF and MAFAM are smoking as much as the piersburgh, and pick up isnt as good so Bosch must be out of spec) so hopefully it maybe something as simple as a leaking hose, will print off the info and pass it on to them. They will let me know what it will cost to put right if they find anything but the remap, mafam and tu3b might throw a spanner in the works so hopefully they might test with and without. My ZT obviously didnt realise there was a smoking ban from 1st July in public places!!!!!! Last edited by martin1973; 4th July 2007 at 19:13..

9th July 2007, 21:10	#16
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yes Myjess! That shot was with the bumper & slam panel off. (just written another jules tips on a quick way of slam panel removal) It is difficult to see with bumper on, but you will possibly see the pipe with a mirror from the top down past the battery. I'm just waiting to get the parts catalogue on CD EPC and hopefully an exploded view is on there __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block Last edited by Jules; 16th September 2007 at 14:20..

18th July 2007, 18:00	#18
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Not sure whether intercooler housing design was changed round about the age of yours. 53 Plate to 04 plate so it's not Facelift dependant. This is also same time Rover did away with the secondary diesel fuel pump by the battery. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block Last edited by Jules; 2nd September 2008 at 09:27..

2nd September 2008, 09:30	#19
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Edited my pics in POST #No 1 to make this subject clearer and to clarify there is less dismantling than we originally thought. Remove Bumper & passenger headlamp only slam panel can remain in place. Takes about an hour for whole job, but don't forget to check all the other things mentioned while front is off __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th July 2007, 16:11	#11
martin1973 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 456 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was looking at the main Rad behind the grille at top RHS

4th July 2007, 19:24	#14
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	no car in front of me, but isnt the order.. (from front) 1. condenser ABOVE intercooler 2. radiator behind all the above?

9th July 2007, 19:47	#15
myjess Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stokesville Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jules, could you pull away a bit on your next photo shoot. Just to get a better idea where this pipe is? Thanks.

18th July 2007, 16:30	#17
martin1973 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 456 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had my ZT looked at today for a so far unfound rattle and leak, and got them to check the intercooler hose. Anyway mine is a June 04 plate pre-face lift cdti and MG must have realised this was a fault as mine (and said has seen the same on others) is a push over fit with a jubille clip so no way of leaks unless the hose itself split.

2nd September 2008, 19:58	#20
billnick Loves to post ex 75 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Abergele Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Jules, with your permission I am going to print pics no's 3 & 4 and stick them up in the garage that does my car, as he was the one that told me I only needed one o ring. (he's my mate so he wont mind) regards bill.