Right it keeps popping a pas fluid pipe of near the gearbox.
Ive had this put back on twice now and it comes back off after a couple of days.
So im assuming there is to much pressure in the system.
I phoned VTS yesterday and they believe the seals have gone in the Transfer box.
But the box was overhauled just over a year ago replaced all seals etc.....
Plus my 4x4 light is not coming on, and the 4x4 is still active.
Im a little in the dark on this one, can anyone provide any infomation at all?
Where was it reconditioned? Its quite hard I believe and I'm sure some places do a better job than others.
I dont know without looking and i dont have it with me?
Can it have gone even though the 4x4 light is not on and is still active? i would have thought it would have just packed up all together if this problem occured?
Has the system been bled since you had the original leak?
Do you want to pop it round tonight Teddy and I'll have a look, the presurized pipes into the tbx shouldn't be able to "pop-off" as the should be of the crimped variety rather than jubilee clips.
Which pipe exactly comes off ?
I think its some kind of breather.
Its not pouring pouring out, i have to top the fulid up every other day.
I think its a pipe from the TXB to the pas system.
But to be honest mate im not sure.
The system was bled when fixed before, and they were fixed on properly no mucking around.
Its a weird one.
A is the pressurized connection and
B is the breather
(Sorry if the pics a bit naff) either of these ?
another thought is are you filling the resevoir with the engine running or off ?
I heard that when the seals go in the txb the fluid comes out of the breather. it is by the expansion tank probably zip tied to a few others.
I think its A Lee,
James - I have spoken to VTS and Courtneay this morning and they have both suggested the TXB needs overhauling.
Never heard of fluid coming out of the A before, or the pipe popping off...
According to VTS a seal has gone in the TXB and under load pushing to much fluid and pressure though hence pop.
That hose should be crimped to a male connector like a fuel line and shouldn't be able to pop off, unless off course theres been a bit of a botch and the hose is jubileed onto the connector.
If it comes off it'd be under about 800 psi and would go everywhere.
A's good as B would mean fooked seal and dead tbx.
Exactly.Originally posted by redxiii
If it comes off it'd be under about 800 psi and would go everywhere.
A's good as B would mean fooked seal and dead tbx.
I can't understand how it;s the transfer boxes fault if the hose keeps blowing off unless the thread is stripped on the pipe connection?
Does the accumulator have a white ring and been changed in the last 6 years ?
Well according to my receipts it has already been overhauled.
Teddy's just been round and it's a dead tbx, fluid comes out the breather. It pops off because the breather pipe didn't end under the header tank but instead had some sort of oneway valve on the end, then another piece of pipe from that ran along the bulkhead to the accumulator with a pressure cap stuck in the end.
I think he's taking it back but I'll leave him to say for sure what he's doing with it. the car itself is a fantastic example for a "K", almost spotless.
so does the breather pipe end up into the PAS tank Cap ?
I've oftern thought of doing this as a temp work around.
Fancy teddy not spotting this the first time it blew off
I have to agree, it is so clean it is unreal and the bodywork is perfect bar a tiny dent on the nearside door.Originally posted by redxiii
Teddy's just been round and it's a dead tbx, fluid comes out the breather. It pops off because the breather pipe didn't end under the header tank but instead had some sort of oneway valve on the end, then another piece of pipe from that ran along the bulkhead to the accumulator with a pressure cap stuck in the end.
I think he's taking it back but I'll leave him to say for sure what he's doing with it. the car itself is a fantastic example for a "K", almost spotless.
If it was me I would just bite the bullit and get the tx box fixed.
Veni,Vidi,Scubi
Yeah me too Trevor. He may well do that when he's had a think, even offered him my spare one on a "pay after it's fitted and definately works" deal, although I think he's seen the light and fancies a cav
No, normal breather/filler pipe to usual location, some sort of oneway valve on the end of that then into an extra pipe across the bulkhead to the bonnet switch area and just cable tied with a pressure cap stuck on the end, when they go they make a enough mess but this would have sprayed it everywhere. I can't think whyOriginally posted by Andy K
so does the breather pipe end up into the PAS tank Cap ?
I've oftern thought of doing this as a temp work around.
Fancy teddy not spotting this the first time it blew off
My brothers 4x4 GSi had the set-up you mention Andy although he wouldn't have bought it had I seen it first as it looks dodgy.
Yes the TXB is dead.
Yes im thinking about getting a Cav Turbo
Yes im thinking about having it overhauled due to its condition.
Yes im still thinking about keeping it and doing the work.
Thanks for looking anyway Lee.
Still undecided.
Teddy, from the conversation we had I reckoned we were talking about the high pressure hose and as someone pointed out that would have to be the actual connection.
However, that is obviously not the case and from what has been described, this is clearly a fiddle to fool the unsuspecting into thinking the 4x4 is ok.
Your first port of call is to take it back to the dealer and take up the warranty - they are not going to like that and will resist, but stick with it.
Let us know how you get on.
richard@cav16.co.uk
I thought when the seals go that the PAS fluid and Txb fluid can mix? Wouldnt this then be dumping the fluid mix back into your unmixed PAS fluid or will this have become mixed also?Originally posted by Andy K
so does the breather pipe end up into the PAS tank Cap ?
I've oftern thought of doing this as a temp work around.
Fancy teddy not spotting this the first time it blew off
yes you're right Blued you'll get tbx oil in your PAS fluid, but that's better than no fluid in the PAS in an emergency.Originally posted by blued
I thought when the seals go that the PAS fluid and Txb fluid can mix? Wouldnt this then be dumping the fluid mix back into your unmixed PAS fluid or will this have become mixed also?
Even though im running it 2 wheel drive its still leaking really badly.
Richard - thank you for your phone call i was obviously wrong in what i thought the problem was the garage are saying they will pay 50% towards the costs of the repair and im refusing to pay a penny, trading standards have said in conjuction with the value of the car and the cost of the repair this is the best im going to get (repair speaking)
Tbh i dont want to fork out for a second hand box for it not to work then i will be seriously out of pocket when the guy has said he will take it back and give me a full refund.
I should be looking at a Cav Turbo this weekend.
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