Oil cooler pipe replacement

[JumboBeef]

Hi all,

Discovery 3.9 V8 auto 1996.

This motor has a leak from an oil cooler pipe.  I took it to a local garage who cleaned it all off underneath (ATF everywhere) and pointed out the pipe which is weeping.  It is the one which runs from the top rear near side of the rad, straight down and under the rad.

They quoted me 'two to three hours' to replace it and 'it's £60+vat from a dealer for the part'.

I went to my local dealer and I think the part required is an ESR3695 at about £23+VAT.

Now, is the garage trying a fast one with a huge mark up, or is it the wrong part?

Can I replace this pipe myself?   I'm not brill at DIY but if all it takes is to loosen two nuts and replace the pipe, then I could do that.

If I do do the job, anyone got any hints?

Cheers!

[bogie]

Theres plenty of places to get one made,its just finding one,for example nuneaton hose fittings,proberly cost £20 to get it made.

[JumboBeef]

Thanks, but I don't mind buying the proper part, it's only £20-odd. I was more interested to know if it is a difficult job to do.

[bogie]

Shouldnt be hard,but could be dirty,just follow the route of the old one when refitting.

[JumboBeef]

Thanks.  Do I need to worry about air locks with fitting the new pipe?

[crazymac]

Thanks.  Do I need to worry about air locks with fitting the new pipe?

Nope, just be prepared to get oily and for some oil to spill!

[JumboBeef]

Did this job today: easy!  :lol:  :dance:

Thanks to all!

[Range Rover Blues]

I'm told the oil is fed from the return and as such is low pressure, no need to worry about bleeding it.

[JumboBeef]

Yes, thanks.

A week or so on, and the leak is (still) solved.  I'm a happy bunny  :dance:

[bogie]

STAY OUTA THE HEADLIGHTS RABBIT!