Normal FBH behavior ? - Page 3

Leo31 · 5th January 2021, 13:11

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Originally Posted by bendrick

Yup that pipe is very close.

I used one of those asbestos substitute mats that plumbers and Gas fitters use to protect surrounding woodwork and stuff when using their blowlamp in a tight corner and used a couple of cable clips to secure it after wrapping it round the exhaust after also securing the larger silicone / rubber hose just to be on the safe side.

The blow lamp protection mats are quite flat/ thinnish and are probably around a foot square and are only a couple of quid in a plumbers or central heating suppliers

Ok thanks I'll try to find these materials.

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Never jet wash in the engine bay. --That's just asking for trouble.--

--( Long handled brush with engine cleaner, carefully rinsed off afterwards. )

I've used lumps of foam between all those rubber pipes and metal edgings from the time I bought the car --13 years ago. It has worked perfectly for all that time. ( plus the cable tie on the air-con pipes. )

Cabin heater exhaust excepted.

COLVERT.

Thanks COLVERT

While the engine was running, I didn't see any leaks from the power steering pump or hoses/pipes around it.

I'll fix the rubber pipe touching FBH exhaust issue first.

trebor · 5th January 2021, 17:44

You can buy some lagging to go over the FBH exhaust which helps protect any pipes that sit close to it

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBERSPACH...4AAOSwElpeHxDe

Arctic · 5th January 2021, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Leo31

UPDATE :

I checked the hoses and pipes, and there was one touching the alternator

So I used a tie plastic cable as you did to !

While I was filming the pipes and hoses, looking for any leaks right after the engine startup, I smelled something burning and then I noticed smoke coming out of engine bay .....

I looked under the car to check the FBH exhaust, no visible smoke was coming out whereas on the video we can hear the FBH working.

There was a pipe touching the FBH exhaust, the pipe was burning

I used cable ties to prevent the hose from touching the exhaust (temporary fix).

FULL VIDEO : https://youtu.be/mldX84dlTMk
The moment I figured it out : https://youtu.be/mldX84dlTMk?t=283

2021 is already off to a good start

Hi Leo.
Your intercooler hose is past its best now anyways, as it as swollen and is porous, have you noticed it is wet sticky, slimly, after a certain mileage this happens, a new hose will not touch the FBH exhaust, link below.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...wAAOSwyvBV-C5O

you could also modify a BMW alloy intercooler pipe with some short hoses.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263957255024

Good time to check the intercooler O-rings at the same time use only Viton O-rings.

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Leo31 · 6th January 2021, 16:50

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Originally Posted by trebor

You can buy some lagging to go over the FBH exhaust which helps protect any pipes that sit close to it

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBERSPACH...4AAOSwElpeHxDe

Hi Trebor, I went to the some local stores but unfortunately I couldn't find the same item so I bought it from eBay, thanks !

Until I receive the lagging cover, I would like to temporarily turn off the FBH, to prevent further damage to the pipe(s) next to the FBH exhaust.
Can you confirm me that by removing the fuse F8, the FBH won't be working anymore ?
I'll just have to plug the fuse back once the sagging cover received and installed, and then the FBH will start working normally right ?

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Leo.
Your intercooler hose is past its best now anyways, as it as swollen and is porous, have you noticed it is wet sticky, slimly, after a certain mileage this happens, a new hose will not touch the FBH exhaust, link below.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...wAAOSwyvBV-C5O

you could also modify a BMW alloy intercooler pipe with some short hoses.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263957255024

Good time to check the intercooler O-rings at the same time use only Viton O-rings.

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Hi Artic, thank you really much for your help, I really appreciate

The previous owner told me that his mechanic changed the intercooler a few years ago, but I guess he didn't change the hose ... The intercooler rings don't seem to be leaking on mine.

I bought the FBH exhaust cover (thanks to Trebor), I will buy the new hose later (thank you for the links).
My main goal right now is to find and fix the leaks, but so far, I haven't found any with the engine idling.
I'll turn off the FBH (if it's possible) and drive for 20 minutes, maybe it's only leaking when driving.

trebor · 6th January 2021, 17:24

Yes Leo just remove fuse 8 under the bonnet

Leo31 · 6th January 2021, 20:19

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Originally Posted by trebor

Yes Leo just remove fuse 8 under the bonnet

Thank you Trebor

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,522 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Yes Leo just remove fuse 8 under the bonnet __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)