Greetings,
I apologize if my translation is not quite accurate.
I own a 2012 L320 5.0 V8 Supercharged and do some maintenance alone in my garage. Ultimately, Land Rover has been transforming owners into technicians since the 1970s. 🤣 Confident in my abilities, I resolved to replace the main and secondary belt on the L320.
I executed all procedures accurately, and the transaction was successful.
Upon reassembly, it was necessary to replenish the coolant.
I opened the valve next to the supercharger and the cooling tank valve. When the valve near the supercharger began to continuously expel liquid without air, I closed it and proceeded to the tank valve, waiting for the bubbles to dissipate before closing it as well and replenishing the tank with coolant.
However, this attempt failed two or three times, resulting in overheating, until I ultimately succeeded in evacuating all the air from the cooling system.
Upon stabilizing the temperature, I let the vehicle to idle for five minutes to ensure everything was functioning properly.
I switched off the vehicle, satisfied with my accomplishment, and began to organize my workplace, storing the tools when I heard a pressure release followed by the sound of liquid and air escaping forcefully, accompanied by a powerful odor of gasoline.
In my moment of despair, I feared that everything would ignite; but, after my apprehension, I started an investigation into the source of the gasoline leak.
The strong odor emanates from the left side when seen from the front of the engine; however, upon inspection from above, no evidence of a leak was observed.
I inspected under the vehicle and saw fluid droplets emanating from the oil pan shield, which I subsequently removed to ascertain the source of the leakage.
I have reached this point and am seeking assistance from experienced friends who may have encountered this situation before.
Upon removing the crankcase protection, I saw gasoline leaking above the starting motor, but I am unable to identify the source of the leak.
Upon opening the driver's door or activating the electrical component, a leak reoccurs. This seems favorable, as I surmise there are no issues with the pumps, including the one in the fuel tank and the two in the engine, which continue to function properly. I suspect that a fuel line connection has been disengaged, but I am uncertain of its precise location relative to the starter or the underlying cause of this occurrence.
I feel that the unsuccessful efforts to evacuate air from the cooling system and the subsequent short overheating I experienced prior to achieving this may be related, or it might well be a significant coincidence that would have occurred anyway.
I am just appreciative that it occurred at that time, when I was around and able to see it.
Consider the scenario in which I fail to see it and proceed to start the engine. I suppose it may transform into a conflagration; my gratitude, thank you.
This is my joyful Sunday narrative.
Has any acquaintance encountered this issue and can provide guidance on the circumstances and potential solutions?
I am unable to precisely identify the source of the leak; I only see it dripping onto the starting motor when I open the driver's door or activate the electrical system.
I await your presence, my friends.
