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LFF64 Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 BICESTER OXON Gender: Drives: 2.5 CDX AUTO 1998 2.8 TDi SWB PAJERO 1994	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #420 - 12. Sep 2007 at 10:15 Dilute it, its best when a foam I would tip about a cup full in a bucket and fill with water and then use a broom to scrub it
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #421 - 12. Sep 2007 at 13:37 Marks DTM Calib wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 09:45: I have the diesel tools being sent to me......when they can find them. Much appreciated - I know how busy you've been, so didn't want to badger you about it....
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #422 - 12. Sep 2007 at 13:38 Jubilee clips put on fuel lines, not curd the leak. I looks like its leak from back of pump, where the 6 injection pipes are attached. I bet I know which one is leaking - what do you reckon LFF64?
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #423 - 12. Sep 2007 at 13:40 LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 10:15: Dilute it, its best when a foam I would tip about a cup full in a bucket and fill with water and then use a broom to scrub it How much dilution - the bottle says 1:80 for general use, is that too weak/strong? I emphasise again, its tarmac...
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #424 - 12. Sep 2007 at 19:22

I know its very naughty but the container it is in is not the correct one I forgot to take the label off I have used it on tarmac no problems . That pipe did do up pretty tight in the end have you nipped up the injectors and the pipes to the top of them I think we said they would need to be nipped when it was back in the car. If your unsure about the cleaner I try some tesco or similar washing up liquid the cheap stuff that should be harmless to the tarmac

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #425 - 12. Sep 2007 at 19:51

LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 19:22:

I know its very naughty but the container it is in is not the correct one I forgot to take the label off I have used it on tarmac no problems . That pipe did do up pretty tight in the end have you nipped up the injectors and the pipes to the top of them I think we said they would need to be nipped when it was back in the car. If your unsure about the cleaner I try some tesco or similar washing up liquid the cheap stuff that should be harmless to the tarmac

Ah, so I'll ignore the instructions then Grin

It wasn't the one we thought, it was another - still at the bloody bottom though, so had to remove 2.

So fixed the fuel leak (I think - see later), involved obviously all the intake off again (stupid bloody BMW design Angry

), topped up the autobox. Whilst doing the autobox, I noticed (again Angry

) a clear liquid dripping from the front. Thought it was diesel, and at first thought it smelt of diesel (but may have been due to previous fuel leak). Carried on doing the autobox, then went and checked. The liquid was hot, so presumably from the cooling system? Engine too hot to start stripping, but top hose to block connection most likely....

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LFF64 Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 BICESTER OXON Gender: Drives: 2.5 CDX AUTO 1998 2.8 TDi SWB PAJERO 1994	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #426 - 12. Sep 2007 at 20:25 You are right this car must be the most jinxed car in the world
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LFF64 Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 BICESTER OXON Gender: Drives: 2.5 CDX AUTO 1998 2.8 TDi SWB PAJERO 1994	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #427 - 12. Sep 2007 at 20:27 Other than the leaks is it actually running though
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Golfbuddy Omega Baron Offline I'm On An Economy Drive Posts: 4189 Cornwall Gender:	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #428 - 12. Sep 2007 at 20:27 If the liquid was hot and the engine was too hot to work on, then it must run and run properly. Surely that's progress?
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LFF64 Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 BICESTER OXON Gender: Drives: 2.5 CDX AUTO 1998 2.8 TDi SWB PAJERO 1994	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #429 - 12. Sep 2007 at 20:29 I should have engaged brian before asking that last question sorry
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #430 - 12. Sep 2007 at 21:13

LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 20:27:

Other than the leaks is it actually running though

Yup, starts on the flick of the key (well would if the battery wasn't flat due to some idiot trying to start it with the pump unplugged Roll Eyes

) and idles as expected. Haven't tried moving it yet, except up and donw the drive to clear the huge oil slick last night...

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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #431 - 12. Sep 2007 at 21:14 Oh, and to prove its jinxed, seems to have a slight ATF leak near the front, yet to pinpoint.
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Golfbuddy Omega Baron Offline I'm On An Economy Drive Posts: 4189 Cornwall Gender:	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #432 - 12. Sep 2007 at 21:18 LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 20:29: I should have engaged brian before asking that last question sorry You leave Brian out of this. He's had enough trouble with Jim Davidson.
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #433 - 12. Sep 2007 at 21:23

TheBoy wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 13:40:

LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 10:15:

Dilute it, its best when a foam I would tip about a cup full in a bucket and fill with water and then use a broom to scrub it

How much dilution - the bottle says 1:80 for general use, is that too weak/strong? I emphasise again, its tarmac...

Im suprised your driveway has melted away by now.....over 6 ltrs oil spilt on it....soaking into tarmac....has gotta make it soft Undecided

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #434 - 12. Sep 2007 at 21:34

Taxi Driver wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 21:23:

TheBoy wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 13:40:

LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 10:15:

Dilute it, its best when a foam I would tip about a cup full in a bucket and fill with water and then use a broom to scrub it

How much dilution - the bottle says 1:80 for general use, is that too weak/strong? I emphasise again, its tarmac...

Im suprised your driveway has melted away by now.....over 6 ltrs oil spilt on it....soaking into tarmac....has gotta make it soft Undecided

It is getting soft, even axle stand left an impression today...

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