Some Sportero Problems ah havin

lexx · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:51 pm Post subject:

I have my turbo timer set for 2 min all the time. Confused

I will take down the intercooler and check it, but i find it strange that if the turbo is leaking the oil, then why is the hoes that is by the throttle body the only one that is oily. All the others that run from the turbo to the intercooler look normal. I am starting to think that the backpressure may be the cause.

I spoke to a mechanic that told me that the 10w-40 mobil devac oil i was using was to thin and may be contributing to this as well, so i changed to RP 20W-50. I have to say the engine got real quiet compered to when it was with mobil 1. Shocked

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

Hmm.. But are you losing oil?

Like I said: same problem on a Mazda B2500, but that is 9 years old doing 200K+ km...

lexx · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

I don't really check the oil regularly, i mean sometimes i might pop the hood a look around to make shore everything looking normal, and when i check the oil it always looks normal. you know when u buy a new vehicle and u service it by the company u expect that everything should be in order under that hood.

biggy82 · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:23 pm Post subject:

never assume that nah.....

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

lexx · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject:

What i need to learn is how to get on like a mad animal when i go D.M. Dealing with them like a normal human don't work. Twisted Evil

sweeks · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject:

Good analysis/info guys.

tiger12 · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

dear tuners.
i am new to this blog.
i have a sportero 3.2 1year old.
i observ when you in drive with the brake compressed
and you turn the steering all the way to the left or right
you hear a funny kind of noise.
not loud but kind of rubbin sound.
could any of you help me out here.
when vehicle driving no problem.
also when vehicle park for a 10 mins or so an you start and drive
off you hear a lil humm sound and then it clears up.
this happenin long time
the other prob now start.

venum · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:08 am Post subject:

You need to provide a lil more details

tiger12 · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

ok ,
the humm i hear only happen when the vehicle switck off for a lil while.
it dos only happen as the vehicle move off after that nothing til you park up again.
is just a kind of humm and thats it,
about two days ago a notice the other prob.
ok you start vehicle,put it in drive and if you lock the steering eighter way
when it reach almost
all out you hear a slight rubbing slight grate sound.
when you driving you dont hear it.
only when you on the brakes in drive

tiger12 · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

it not leaking steering oil
or anything
everything under neath looking good.
they tell me at diamond motors is when the pressure releasin
ah have on 20'. could it be this

sweeks · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Switch back to the 16" rims and try it ... I suspect the 20s are your problem.

kriticalkase · Ricer Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Tech posts: 20 My 2NRide:

tiger12, sorry to hear about your dilema.
I also have a 3.2 for approx 1 year and since I read your concern I had to try to see if this is occuring.
I presently have 18" and did not here any unual sound. Maybe you ought to try what was suggested and install the 16" if you still have them in an effort to troubleshoot this.

venum · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject:

that sounding liek when teh power steering pump dead-heading

tiger12 · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

dear tuners.
when ah driving on bumpy roads with meh sportero
it pull slight to the side (left)
on smooth road its ok.
is this toe alignment problem.
if so who you recomend to do a good alignment.

lexx · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject:

Guys i'm getting a squeaky noise from the leaf springs... i try shock oil... grease... i carry it to DM... they fix it and it start back squeaking in the morning the next day... so idk... i came across this website http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=35409 .... tell me what u guys think

lexx · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

tiger12,
i dont think that would be the rims... i have on 22's and don't hear anything like what you describe

tiger12 · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

i had that same squeaky prob after one week of purchase.
took it to diamond they put a flat screwdriver and pryed between springs.
stopped then started back then went away on its own.
sales man said that its a prob with most of them

kriticalkase · Ricer Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Tech posts: 20 My 2NRide:

tiger, i had the same issue with the squeak and i was about to freak out because i was thinking that some rubber was dry.

When I took it in for the 5000kms service I told them about it and they fixed the problem. I think they said it is a torsion bar that has to be readjusted/tightened after the vehicle is delivered to its customer.

The service guy said it is common with all of them and the problem ought not to reoccur.

Since then there has been no squeaks and i recommend that you take it back in to the firm.

lexx · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:04 am Post subject:

Yes I'v had this squeaking noise since new... however it seems to go away and then come back again on its own... The first time i brought it in for service they told me they readjusted/tightened the leaf springs and it stoped for a while but it keeps coming back... i've also heard it's a common problem but there must be a proper way to fixing this for it to stop forever.

venum · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject:

I got that squeaking prob on my 2003 K74 as well

It is the leaf springs

There are rubber inserts that can be placed between the individual lifts to quieten them

Don't need to put between all the lifts, just the obes with the biggest spaces between them

When u grease up with shock oil after an underwash it gets quieter for a while

Just don't make the same mistake that I DiD - use grease between the spring lifts

makes a terrible mess

If you hear a knocking noise than it is the leaf spring hanger bushings

But you shoukdn't get that till the truck is abiut 3 - 4 years or drive in really bad roads a lot or do a lot if off-roading

lexx · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:04 pm Post subject:

venum,
Question: Do you have any idea what those rubber inserts are called and where i can get a set... i was just taking a look at my spring leaf and noticed that those rubber insert are really worn out and i was actually able to pull of a peace of it.

lexx · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:47 am Post subject:

Guys now and then when the road is wet i engage my 4 wheel drive just to give the gears and stuff in the front a lil work out... I have noticed that above 80kmh there is a humming sound coming from the front diff... and is i accelerate it gets louder... When i disengage the 4 wheel drive it goes away... does anyone have an idea if this is normal or should i get it checked???

i really can't remember if it was always like this or it just started doing that.

monk_t · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject:

I could be wrong but from what I have read thus far I don't think you supposed to exceed 80km when in 4 wheel drive.

Someone with more experience with 4x4's could probably shed some light on it. That being said if it's humming over 80km I wouldn't push it past that till you get a clear indication why it's doing that.

ryanm · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject: