Detroit Disco
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Yesterday, my '04 Disco 2 dropped all her transmission fluid along a two-lane road in Germany. Apparently like many (all?) Discos, the line failed at the factory crimp. The LR dealer in Traunstein re-secured the line using a jubilee clip, pushed 7-8 litres of ATF into the transmission, and had us back on the road promptly. Many thanks to Reinhold for his efficient help.
Question for the board: Is a jubilee clip a viable long-term solution, or should I replace all or part of the line?
The line appears to be a rubber / alloy hybrid, and it looks difficult to fish in / out of position without collateral damage. The LR board in AU and South Africa are filled with stories about hybrid repairs (cut steel line, replace with a new fabrication from a hydraulic shop, use a pipe union to re-join alloy line). Just curious what members of the board have done.
Detroit Disco
Question for the board: Is a jubilee clip a viable long-term solution, or should I replace all or part of the line?
The line appears to be a rubber / alloy hybrid, and it looks difficult to fish in / out of position without collateral damage. The LR board in AU and South Africa are filled with stories about hybrid repairs (cut steel line, replace with a new fabrication from a hydraulic shop, use a pipe union to re-join alloy line). Just curious what members of the board have done.
Detroit Disco