Re: My First Car - Y3 2.1TD
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:33 pm
It is also worth checking that the belt driving the hydraulic pump is tight and in good condition.
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The rubber coating on the upper side of the plate is just for corrosion protection.Mitki4a wrote: ↑Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:20 am
Are you saying that the peeling rubber on top isn't structural and just there to keep moisture from getting in?
I did a quick peek at the struts from below and metal seems solid. To check the rubber do I have to disassemble anything, or just have it on a lift with wheels hanging?
DownUnderXM wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:27 pmGreat detective work, and great photos!
However I haven't a clue what your first photo in your most recent post is showing. I am pretty certain it has nothing to do with the hydraulic system - it might be to do with vacuum.
The 2nd photo is definitely the reservoir - totally agree with your deductions - reservoir overfilled (no big deal unless it's actually overflowing), and fluid looking a bit old. The suction line is the fat one on the left.
Your pump should look like this:
hydraulic pump.jpg
As well as the hard/thick rubber suction line, it has two metal high pressure tubes attached. As I noted before - it is usually found above the alternator and driven by the same belt (I haven't seen the layout of your engine bay - only the petrol V6).
That engine bay picture isn't mine, I took it off the internet to show what part I was looking at.White Exec wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:06 pmJust noticed that your Purflux fuel filter has lost its priming button, and been stoppered off with a bracket and bolt.
A replacement priming button/diaphragm is available as a spare part (any good motor factor), or you can replace the complete filter top (also available as a part) if you prefer. Looks quite a tidy bodge, though!
Google 'Purflux diesel filter' to see what it should look like.