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skid1963



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black
Diesel Leak under engine

Hi Guys and Gals

As per title

Was doing a bit of work during this lockdown on my RRS, got low power mode come up on dash so thought i'd start her up for a bit to recharge battery.
I do know these motors don't like sitting there idling for any length of time so i only had it ticking over for about 5 minutes.
Stepped out of car and noticed a small river of fluid spreading on the concrete sloping drive i have from under the car, dipped fingertip in and could smell it was diesel.
I had cambelt/oil pump/water pump/gearbox flush/all filters changed about 2 months ago.

My question is could the fuel filter not have been seated correctly if that is a "thing", seems to be a lot of fuel for it to be anything else, the whole underside of the rear of the engine and the gearbox looked quite wet so it clearly has been occurring whilst driving also.

Any ideas appreciated

Thanks 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

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skid1963



Member Since: 24 Mar 2018
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Anybody???? 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

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rob cupples



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I had an issue with non genuine fuel filter not sealing properly. Fitted a genuine and problem solved. Drain underneath can also work loose or snap if over tightened.

Post #597755 Tue Apr 14 2020 10:57pm
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skid1963



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Ok, thanks for replying.....will check it out when i can 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

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knwatkins



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I would give it all a good clean and then try to see where it's coming from. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Post #597768 Wed Apr 15 2020 2:52pm
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skid1963



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Yeah thanks Kev, will need to get underneath and remove the covers and the heat shield to reveal the fuel filter, then start her up and see where it's coming from 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

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Andy K



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remove the plastic under tray below the gearbox (where the front doors are)

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skid1963



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Yeah thanks Andy, seen a video on youtube 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

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skid1963



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Update:

Turns out it was the tiny o-ring on the water-in-fuel sensor attached to the top of the fuel filter, my indie just popped the plastic plug that comes with the filter in it's place, he said it happens a lot and many RRS's are running around the same, will see about getting the o-ring or a new sensor when it comes to my service........in short, leak stopped Very Happy 2006 L320 4.2 Supercharged
2009 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2007 L320 2.7TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue - Gone
2011 Jaguar XFS 3.0V6 Diesel - Gone
2009 (59) L320 Facelift 3.0TDV6 HSE White Wrap - Gone
2008 BMW X5 M-Sport - Gone
2005 Audi A6 3.2V6 Quattro S-Line - Gone

Post #597930 Mon Apr 20 2020 4:05pm
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