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gegs750k4 · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 19:09 Post subject:

try washing all the side of the engine from top to bottom with the intercooler off.
let it dry and throw some talc at the engine.
start it up,
you will be able to see exactly where your leak is and where it's tracking to.
the brakefluid thing is primarily for the front fuel pump seal which allows the diesel to leak into the oil sump so wouldn't show on the outside.
as much as everyone is raving about brakefluid at the end of the day it's a bodge and one that can end badly. it means you put off sorting the job until it's really necessary and that's usually when it's too late.

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markopollo · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 19:20 Post subject:

johndps · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 17:26 Post subject:

I am wondering now.
Are we all on the same page here?
Reason I ask is that I have an issue on my 2.8 in that I believe the front pump seal needs replaced.
On reading doughnut's original post, doesn't say if the fix was effetive on a 2.5 or 2.8.
Usually, the 2.5 leaks externally leaving drips and the 2.8 doesn't.
The 2.8 symptoms are normally start up, runs, dies, hard to start, then fine all day.

Doughnut and others who have tried this - we talking about a 2.8?

snagz · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 17:52 Post subject:

I'm still wondering what made you think of brake fluid in the first place?

REVOGEL · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 18:14 Post subject:

He said in his original post, he used to use it on CO2 paintball [I think] guns when the seals shrunk/got hard because of the CO2.
I am also interested on if it is still good.
Think Someone Prob Simon [time he got a job and stopped Fiddling] been messig again. Im sure there was more on this, certain I remember Doghnut posting he had done 18000 miles since he did it and was now considering it a permenant repair.

doughnut · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 0:29 Post subject: fuel pump quick fix

hi pajero is 2.8 tdi short wheelbase fuel pump leak was external( top seal ) all fuel connections were ok .
its been 6mths leak free since 500ml brake was introduced into fuel tank
no problems with front seal but i do check the engine oil regularly for signs of fuel contamination and vice versa, check the fuel for engine oil. vehicle has suffered no ill affects and is running well
if fuel pump had to come off might have considered scrapping it , as last pajero a 2.5 , i owned was a real dog first head gasket went. then starter motor then alternator ,waterpump , the point i am trying to make here is you can keep chucking money at em and something else just goes.
so if a cheap fix works dont knock it

johndps · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:03 Post subject:

Thanks for clarifying that mate.

REVOGEL · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:15 Post subject:

Thanks Doughnut. I had missunderstood though, I was thinking front seal, as I think were others.
I dont think I have a problem with mine, except every now and then [Maybe twice a week] I have a problem starting and clouds of grey/whitish smoke, and wondered if the ambient high temperature here was causing slightly different symptoms.
I'm going to try the brake fluid as I cant see it doing any harm, but maybe some good Confused

kenthepipe · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 17:00 Post subject:

REVOGEL · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:18 Post subject:

Think your right Ken, Not K seal though but Steel seal. Senior moment there Wink

brain addled.

Walt · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:39 Post subject:

REVOGEL · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:30 Post subject:

Jozsi

jimbnmth

just come across doughnuts brake fluid theory ,can see the logic and will try it on my top leak.will keep posted as to result.

wilwil_uk · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 18:17 Post subject:

will be nice to know if it will fix the 2.5 top leak problem, post back ur result mate
i know 2.5 will burn almost anything happily, so i dont think theres any ill effect even if it doesnt work