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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: JumboBeef on October 14, 2009, 18:54:35

Title: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: JumboBeef on October 14, 2009, 18:54:35

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!

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: bogie on October 14, 2009, 21:02:50

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

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: JumboBeef on October 15, 2009, 10:56:51

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.

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: bogie on October 15, 2009, 18:38:47

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

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: JumboBeef on October 15, 2009, 18:52:36

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

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: crazymac on October 15, 2009, 19:58:52

Quote from: JumboBeef on October 15, 2009, 18:52:36

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!

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: JumboBeef on October 26, 2009, 16:02:33

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

Thanks to all!

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 01, 2009, 03:48:24

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

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: JumboBeef on November 02, 2009, 15:33:20

Yes, thanks.

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

Title: Re: Oil cooler pipe replacement
Post by: bogie on November 03, 2009, 18:47:14

STAY OUTA THE HEADLIGHTS RABBIT!