andycam82
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Hi Guys
First of all thank you. This site has been a brilliant resource which has been built up over the years.
My 2.5 diesel auto has the "classic" weeping symptoms on both the feed and return oil cooler pipes.
On the many threads on here I understand (and discussing with a couple garages) removing said pipes without messing up the thread on the oil cooler is a difficult task! I've also seen the works arounds but want to keep it as it is unless I am strongly convinced otherwise!
Had a look at RAVE and there doesn't appear to be a step by step process for removing the pipes and cooler and hence a few questions:
1. Do the connections on the engine seize just as badly as the ones to the oil cooler? If these get knackered, what needs replacing and at what cost?![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
2. I've been advised to you use genuine land rover parts for the pipes as the longevity of other parts is questionable....any thoughts on this?
3. Assuming the pipes are removed without damaging any connections, should anything be put on the threads to help the aluminium/steel from bonding in the future or is this inevitable?
Is there anything else I should be aware of when refitting the new pipes (and cooler)?
First of all thank you. This site has been a brilliant resource which has been built up over the years.
My 2.5 diesel auto has the "classic" weeping symptoms on both the feed and return oil cooler pipes.
On the many threads on here I understand (and discussing with a couple garages) removing said pipes without messing up the thread on the oil cooler is a difficult task! I've also seen the works arounds but want to keep it as it is unless I am strongly convinced otherwise!
Had a look at RAVE and there doesn't appear to be a step by step process for removing the pipes and cooler and hence a few questions:
1. Do the connections on the engine seize just as badly as the ones to the oil cooler? If these get knackered, what needs replacing and at what cost?
2. I've been advised to you use genuine land rover parts for the pipes as the longevity of other parts is questionable....any thoughts on this?
3. Assuming the pipes are removed without damaging any connections, should anything be put on the threads to help the aluminium/steel from bonding in the future or is this inevitable?
Is there anything else I should be aware of when refitting the new pipes (and cooler)?