My '97 2.8TDI LWB looses water over long distances but no sign of a leak. Its fine in around town. Just noticed this when I drove to Nelspruit on friday the temp gauge started rising and I quickly went into a filling station and it took a lot of water too. Same thing when I came back.
It sounds like a blown head gasket. The water is lost through the combustion chamber.
Have the cooling system checked for the presence of exhaust gasses in the cooling system.
Most decent radiator shops should be able to do this for you.
Have the cooling system checked for the presence of exhaust gasses in the cooling system.
Most decent radiator shops should be able to do this for you.
Gerhard Fourie
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If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
Tx man, but I pray its not the head. I have jst bought this motor second hand three weeks ago. It moves very well, got power and no signs of blown gasket but will have it checked though. Had another one bust the block in march after spending R30K to redo the motor from scratch in november. This is my 5th motor, have tried the colt 2.8s in the past nd decided to go back to pajero this time. Would you happen to have a name of a workshop I can try?4ePajero wrote:It sounds like a blown head gasket. The water is lost through the combustion chamber.
Have the cooling system checked for the presence of exhaust gasses in the cooling system.
Most decent radiator shops should be able to do this for you.
Unless you tell us where you live, we can't recommend a workshop.SQUIRE wrote:Would you happen to have a name of a workshop I can try?
Silverton should have a branch somewhere close to you.
Gerhard Fourie
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
Squire,
I would agree. Have your radiator tested and pressure tested while you are at it. I paid at silverton R300 for complete check , some combing and pressure test and you sommer get a free spray job with it.
I had the same problem with my 3.5 and hence the removal of the heads was decided on. I could not establish where the water went . I had lifters that just wouldn't stop clattering so I decided that repairing the heads was the way to go.
Once the heads are refitted I will know whether my excercise worked.
I would agree. Have your radiator tested and pressure tested while you are at it. I paid at silverton R300 for complete check , some combing and pressure test and you sommer get a free spray job with it.
I had the same problem with my 3.5 and hence the removal of the heads was decided on. I could not establish where the water went . I had lifters that just wouldn't stop clattering so I decided that repairing the heads was the way to go.
Once the heads are refitted I will know whether my excercise worked.
Hi
Had the same problem on mine and found that my intake manifold had a crack between the under side water jacket and the intake fuel. This caused the water to combust with the fuel out the exhaust When I removed the manifold there was rust on the inside tubes into the head. Cleaver mechanic at Pajero explained, I was useing about 2litres of water in 50 km's
Regards
Derek
Had the same problem on mine and found that my intake manifold had a crack between the under side water jacket and the intake fuel. This caused the water to combust with the fuel out the exhaust When I removed the manifold there was rust on the inside tubes into the head. Cleaver mechanic at Pajero explained, I was useing about 2litres of water in 50 km's
Regards
Derek
Squire
I forgot to mention on mine it seems that all the water or most of what I was losing went through the exhaust in such that I could see it dripping out-thats one reason why I had the heads done.
My heads are currently with Mitspro in Centurion
You can call Freek at 012-644 2888
They are very professional and costing is less than the dealers.
Hope you get helped soon.
I forgot to mention on mine it seems that all the water or most of what I was losing went through the exhaust in such that I could see it dripping out-thats one reason why I had the heads done.
My heads are currently with Mitspro in Centurion
You can call Freek at 012-644 2888
They are very professional and costing is less than the dealers.
Hope you get helped soon.
Mine was also leaking and a pressure test didn't pick up anything. Turns out it was the hose that leads to the heater that was leaking. I'm not sure whether there is always water in those hoses, or only when the heater is operating, but the problem only started this winter, so I guess it is related to the heater operation.
On the Gen 3, the heater hoses are very close to the exhaust and gets burnt through if the heat shield is missing, don't know if its the same with the Gen 2.
On the Gen 3, the heater hoses are very close to the exhaust and gets burnt through if the heat shield is missing, don't know if its the same with the Gen 2.
Pierre-Andre
2001 Pajero 3.5 GLS LWB
2001 Colt 3000i 4x4 D/C (SOLD)
2001 Pajero 3.5 GLS LWB
2001 Colt 3000i 4x4 D/C (SOLD)
Make sure your engine is at operating temperature when doing all these tests....