Coolant in Exhaust 2007 CRD 2.8 188,000km

[glend]

Mitch, sorry I missed your call, I did try to call you back. Ring me again if you can. There are a few things to investigate.


For readers, I wish to point out that I sold my KJ CRD over two years ago, and person that purchased it from me, eventually sold it to Mitch. At the time I sold it, it was in perfect condition and all service was up to date. I cannot comment on current condition or what it has been through since I sold it. My assistance on this problem is simply aimed at informing on possible causes based on my knowledge of the CRD.

[glend]

Mitch, read this thread.


http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ght=Thermostat

Previous coolant leak due to thermostat bolt loose. See sms sent to you.

Glen

[MitchD]

Thanks Glen.

Your meticulous maintenance is what got it this far I think. It has never overheated in my ownership and I can’t speak to the in between owners, but I’m sure it will continue for a long time yet.

🙂

[Lancer]

Originally Posted by glend

Mitch, sorry I missed your call, I did try to call you back. Ring me again if you can. There are a few things to investigate.


For readers, I wish to point out that I sold my KJ CRD over two years ago, and person that purchased it from me, eventually sold it to Mitch. At the time I sold it, it was in perfect condition and all service was up to date. I cannot comment on current condition or what it has been through since I sold it. My assistance on this problem is simply aimed at informing on possible causes based on my knowledge of the CRD.

Glend - I don't think anyone would question either your maintenance regime, or the standard of your KJ when you sold it!

[glend]

Hey Mitch, how is it going with that leak? Did the additive stop it sufficiently to be called a success?

[MitchD]

Hi Glen

Apologies for the slow reply, it is that time of year and I was up in QLD for three weeks (I flew up).

It was a success until recently, I have once again got coolant disappearing at a steady rate. No milky oil, no milky coolant, and no noticeable white smoke.

I am going to pull out the glow plugs and see if I can confirm my fears, pressurising the system and turning over the engine (expecting to see coolant out a glow plug hole). If that comes back positive. It will be a case of finding the location where I can complete the repair as I don't think my garage has the capacity (we shall see).

It was a great lead to ask the Sydney Jeep Club for direction to who might complete the repair, but I just know if I do it myself I can put those labour costs towards the replacement of engine parts. All of this is to be confirmed, I may end up biting the bullet and letting the team out west work their magic.

Needless to say, I am invested and think the vehicle is worth keeping as it is a great example of the remaining KJ crd's. If I had a bigger garage, it would already be underway!

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Mitch

[MitchD]

Alright, glow plugs out, coolant shooting out of cylinder 2 (from the front) and glow plug number 2 with some oxidation on the stem so that adds up.

Confirmed leak in the head, gasket or cracked head TBC.