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by nigel22
Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:00 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: A Puzzle to solve!
Replies: 14
Views: 6650

OK, just been told by the technician that as they bypassed the EGR, there wouldn't be any coolant going through it, therefore the EGR is not the problem! So, either a cracked head or head gasket. Or both!
What a bummer, man!

Cheers all
by nigel22
Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: A Puzzle to solve!
Replies: 14
Views: 6650

Thanks so much for the replies. Ive been worried it was a cracked head but what captain has said is pretty much the same as the technician so it kindof checks out with what I was hoping it was. Ok, now to find an egr valve for less than 700 quid! Yep, seriously, £700!!! I nearly fell over! Good old ...
by nigel22
Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: A Puzzle to solve!
Replies: 14
Views: 6650

Thanks so much for the replies. Ive been worried it was a cracked head but what captain has said is pretty much the same as the technician so it kindof checks out with what I was hoping it was. Ok, now to find an egr valve for less than 700 quid! Yep, seriously, £700!!! I nearly fell over! Good old ...
by nigel22
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:44 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: A Puzzle to solve!
Replies: 14
Views: 6650

Hi, thanks for the quick reply. Should have said it's a 2.5 diesel. The smoke is bluish but only on start up and then stops when up to temp within 10minutes. As long as it's not been sat for more than 5 or 6 hours, it starts fine. The chap in the garage said it's coolant getting into the cylinder an...
by nigel22
Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: A Puzzle to solve!
Replies: 14
Views: 6650

A Puzzle to solve!

Hi, I've just found this forum, thankfully, and really hope one or two of you can help me resolve my problem. Had my 2006 Path for 4 years. Never had any problem with it. Four months ago the rear rad aluminium pipes corroded so cut them out and replaced with HP hose. No issue since. Three weeks ago,...

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