75ZT Community

[9060davidj]

hi to all
i have noticed that after the engine oil and filter have been changed the oil becomes dirty quickly i have used engine flush and still the same result so what is the best way of flushing the old out is it using diesel kerosene red diesel or paraffin i also noticed that the crank case breather is thick with old oil has anyone done this job

[Arctic]

Remove the engine cover three times 8mm or should be.
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Lift out of the way and lay it safe.
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Next remove the air duct two screws.
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Three 8mm or 10mm on the slam panel.
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Pull duct backwards.
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Lift out and remove the air duct, put it with the engine cover.
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Next undo the intercooler hose clip.
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Pull the hose from the EGR and ...

[Bermudan 75]

Diesel under bonnet pipes.jpg

The attached photograph illustrates where the aircon metal pipe is used to secure the lower power steering reservoir hose by means of a cable tie. This also helps to prevent the hose from coming into contact with the pulley.

[Arctic]

Once again the MOT is coming to it's date 24th April, so today i started to get the NUK ready.

Since the last MOT it has had a new rear subframe with upper and lower arms, drop links.

Front brake hoses, had it's usual autumn service beginning of September, oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, PCV filter, pollen filter, clean manifold & EGR also MAP sensor.

Four new tyres and four wheel alignment.

Today ...

[Bermudan 75]

My car has a leak as shown in the attached photographs

Leak1.JPG

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The leak is coming from the power steering hoses.
Is the cure to replace the jubilee clips as the original ones don't seem to be ones that you can tighten up.

[Bermudan 75]

Does anyone know what size the bolts are that secure the exhaust heat shields?

Thanks

[Arctic]

I was asked recently if i could post up how to change the wiring in a four wire 3 speed diesel control box, this was/is so it could be added to a known good fan motor from a petrol V6 with two wires coming from the motor.
V6 two wire 2 speed fan motor Fig 1
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Wiring leads will need to be long enough so the black wire is cut after the join Fig ...

[Bermudan 75]

I am replacing my intercooler on my diesel 75, it is a used replacement.

What is the best way to clean these?

Mike

[Bermudan 75]

Some years ago I changed a solenoid in my autobox. I have since noticed that on the Jatco parts list/diagram it shows a gasket for the cover plate.

Is this an addition?

[Bermudan 75]

Can anyone recommend a good battery for my 75 diesel?

Thanks