Orange residue on the water pump bracket

ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE WATER PUMP BRACKET

Model

Discovery Series II Defender

Affected vehicles

All Td5 derivatives

Date

2002-01-30

Reference

Bulletin 0008, CDS ref L8755bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series II Defender

AFFECTED RANGE:

All Td5 derivatives

PROBLEM:

ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE WATER PUMP BRACKET

CAUSE:

The orange residue is due to evaporation of the coolant, which originates from the water pump and forms the orange residue. The residue accumulates around the drain hole in the water/power steering pump housing and also inside the housing, refer to illustration 1, arrows A and B respectively.

ACTION:

Water pumps must not be replaced because of the orange residue unless coolant can physically be seen running/dripping from the water pump. The residue is normal and has no detrimental effect on the operation of the water pump.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not Applicable.

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Not Applicable.

Bulletin N o : 0008

1

Area where residue is found