Hello,

I started working on my 2015 AB lwb 4.4sdv8 today, around 200k kms.
I have a coolant leak where the coolant is dripping from the bellhousing on the skidplates underneath the vehicle.

For some weeks i was already topping up the coolant regularly as i had time constraints to start working on the engine.

By pressurising the coolant system and having removed the intake manifold, i quickly diagnosed the bottom thermostat housing to be yet the first culprit.

Now, can someone point me to other possible/very common leak points so i can change/repair them while I'm yet in this phase rather then having to open everything again next year...

Something i have noticed, very few times, was a slight oil/burned diesel smell in the cabin.

I will be replacing the coolant pump already (bought new already).

Thanks for your help! MY2008 Buckingham Blue Supercharged - gone
MY2016 Santorini Black 4.4 SDV8 LWB AB

EGR cooler

Both sections of the thermostat housing, not just the leaking section, and all coolant hoses and fittings in the V.

Hi,

Thanks. What connections on the egr cooler? Just the water connections? MY2008 Buckingham Blue Supercharged - gone
MY2016 Santorini Black 4.4 SDV8 LWB AB

I have changed both heater hoses and the little manifold assembly that they connect to.

Chris. L405 - 4.4SDV8 Vogue
P38 - 4.6V8 HSE
Land Rover series IIA V8