Fluid Loss.

davepitch · 1st November 2015, 18:00

Hi after a 20 mile journey parked up my diesel and returned to car ten minutes later noticed fluid leaking appears to be comming from the rear of engine. It was getting dark so difficult to explore further. It appears to be water although level in expansion tank appears fine. Any pointers to what it is likely to be...thanks in advance. dave

Heddy · 1st November 2015, 18:02

The only time I had a rear leak (Ahem) was when I filled the tank and it leaked from the screwed ring (digging a hole here) on top of the fuel tank.
Just seen rear of engine, best find out if it's water ,oil or diesel, have you been running the air-con?

First_damned · 1st November 2015, 18:08

Check your plenum chamber asap they are at the back of the engine and it maybe full of water which can damage your ecu. Clear the drainage tube just below the ecu / cabin filter.

klarzy · 1st November 2015, 18:12

most probably air con condense water...
if your plenums are empty and your coolant does not need topping up then panic over...

davepitch · 1st November 2015, 18:13

Thanks checked plenum chamber other day but will do it again in morning. Used the heater on auto for first time today could that be the cause. Thanks

First_damned · 1st November 2015, 18:14

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Originally Posted by davepitch

Thanks checked plenum chamber other day but will do it again in morning. Used the heater on auto for first time today could that be the cause. Thanks

Bingo...its just the moisture draining off from the air con

Arctic · 1st November 2015, 18:26

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Originally Posted by davepitch

Thanks checked plenum chamber other day but will do it again in morning. Used the heater on auto for first time today could that be the cause. Thanks

Hi Dave.
yes defo the air con condense water, after using the Auto heater always try and use the A/C at least once a week it keeps the compressor in good nick, how is the old girl must be coming up to a year now, time as flown not far off her annual service Arctic

DMGRS · 1st November 2015, 19:00

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Originally Posted by davepitch

Thanks checked plenum chamber other day but will do it again in morning. Used the heater on auto for first time today could that be the cause. Thanks

If using auto, check the fan is working OK at the front - next time you have a minute, start the car and put the heating on 'auto'. Go to the front, and check the fan is continuously spinning.

Arctic · 1st November 2015, 19:42

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

If using auto, check the fan is working OK at the front - next time you have a minute, start the car and put the heating on 'auto'. Go to the front, and check the fan is continuously spinning.

You have to be joking

this was my old car and anyone who knows me it would be working then and now, also it as new brushes and a new gold resistor,

so David you are safe on that score.

davepitch · 2nd November 2015, 08:42

Hi Steve your old Tourer is proving to be a fine work horse and is used daily. We took her fully loaded to Scotland and she never missed a beat. Have changed the oil since I bought the Tourer and now need to do the other filters in the next couple of weeks. Will catch you soon just off to check them pesty plenums. Dave

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davepitch Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Telford Posts: 113 Thanks: 61 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Fluid Loss. Hi after a 20 mile journey parked up my diesel and returned to car ten minutes later noticed fluid leaking appears to be comming from the rear of engine. It was getting dark so difficult to explore further. It appears to be water although level in expansion tank appears fine. Any pointers to what it is likely to be...thanks in advance. dave

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First_damned Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,272 Thanks: 267 Thanked 100 Times in 93 Posts	Fluid Loss. Check your plenum chamber asap they are at the back of the engine and it maybe full of water which can damage your ecu. Clear the drainage tube just below the ecu / cabin filter.

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	most probably air con condense water... if your plenums are empty and your coolant does not need topping up then panic over... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	The only time I had a rear leak (Ahem) was when I filled the tank and it leaked from the screwed ring (digging a hole here) on top of the fuel tank. Just seen rear of engine, best find out if it's water ,oil or diesel, have you been running the air-con?

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davepitch Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Telford Posts: 113 Thanks: 61 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks checked plenum chamber other day but will do it again in morning. Used the heater on auto for first time today could that be the cause. Thanks

2nd November 2015, 08:42	#10
davepitch Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Telford Posts: 113 Thanks: 61 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Steve your old Tourer is proving to be a fine work horse and is used daily. We took her fully loaded to Scotland and she never missed a beat. Have changed the oil since I bought the Tourer and now need to do the other filters in the next couple of weeks. Will catch you soon just off to check them pesty plenums. Dave