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Diesel marks on ground under truck
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:16 pm
by vandewc
Not much of a mechanic. I have noticed what smells like diesel spots under my truck on the drive.
I cant see any obvious signs but then again not sure where Im meant to be looking.
Any advise for a novice?
Re: Diesel marks on ground under truck
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:28 pm
by sibainmud
Is it coming out under the left lower control arm?
edit, RIGHT!
Hmm, Terrano, fuel leak, not much.........
Injection Pump.
Common problem.
Find second hand pump or get a firm quote from a specialist.
If it is any consolation, mine has been leaking for about a year.
Just a warrant issue and it wreaks the rubber mounts on that side,
like the engine, sway bar mounts, and the control arm bushes
Cheers,
Re: Diesel marks on ground under truck
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:32 pm
by haydgq
vandewc wrote:Not much of a mechanic. I have noticed what smells like diesel spots under my truck on the drive.
I cant see any obvious signs but then again not sure where Im meant to be looking.
Any advise for a novice?
If the underbody is really muddy etc you are better off giving it a good clean under there then park it over a big sheet of cardboard or similar so you can pin point the areas were the drips are coming from, then climb under the there with a torch and have a good look around.
It could be old perished hard lines/hoses or loose hose clamps etc