Leaky oil-cooler line.
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The upper oil-cooler line (from behind the filter to the rad) is leaking pretty badly on my D1. It's coming from the rubber portion of the line, not an o-ring or fitting.
I took the entire line to Napa as they make hydraulic lines and such there. They came up with a way to crimp on a couple new pieces although we would have to take one of the small bends out of the steel portion of the hose to make it work. Anyway, those fittings were $20 apiece, then another $8 for the hose.
I decided to try cutting off the failed hose at the crimp(s) and using new rated hose and dual hose clamps on each end. Has anyone else done this and if so, what were your results? If it leaks I will pop for the crimped ends I guess...alreadt have the hose at least. Can't find the OEM LR hose for less than $70.
Oh, also found all the o-rings to replace thoughout the system at local hardware. $0.31 apiece.
I took the entire line to Napa as they make hydraulic lines and such there. They came up with a way to crimp on a couple new pieces although we would have to take one of the small bends out of the steel portion of the hose to make it work. Anyway, those fittings were $20 apiece, then another $8 for the hose.
I decided to try cutting off the failed hose at the crimp(s) and using new rated hose and dual hose clamps on each end. Has anyone else done this and if so, what were your results? If it leaks I will pop for the crimped ends I guess...alreadt have the hose at least. Can't find the OEM LR hose for less than $70.
Oh, also found all the o-rings to replace thoughout the system at local hardware. $0.31 apiece.
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Here's another option:
Lucky8 Llc. - Take the road less traveled...
Obviously it's expensive, but I'm sure you could piece together the same setup for less.
Lucky8 Llc. - Take the road less traveled...
Obviously it's expensive, but I'm sure you could piece together the same setup for less.
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OK, did the ghetto-repair on the oil cooler line and guess what...it works! Cost was $10.56 (I splurged and bought new hose-clamps @ $2.99).
You won't believe this though...now the other one is leaking.![Stick Out Tongue](https://landroverforums.com/forum/images/smilies/peaexB2.png)
I think this one actually may have been the culprit to begin with. Oh well, at least I know what to do now.
Here are some photos of my handi-work:
You won't believe this though...now the other one is leaking.
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I think this one actually may have been the culprit to begin with. Oh well, at least I know what to do now.
Here are some photos of my handi-work:
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You're welcome ESPN. I used a cut-off wheel on an air-grinder but certainly a hacksaw would work. I was also careful to de-burr the ends and shot some carb cleaner in there to clean out any metal shavings, etc that might of been left behind.
The only downside I can see is I won't have my on-board rust-proofing device any longer... ;-)
The only downside I can see is I won't have my on-board rust-proofing device any longer... ;-)
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The only downside I can see is I won't have my on-board rust-proofing device any longer... ;-)
I did read one thread on here about taking the old oil when you do an oil change, put it in a spray bottle and use it for the same purpose, just spray the entire underneath as rustproofing treatment.
I did read one thread on here about taking the old oil when you do an oil change, put it in a spray bottle and use it for the same purpose, just spray the entire underneath as rustproofing treatment.
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The only downside I can see is I won't have my on-board rust-proofing device any longer... ;-)
I did read one thread on here about taking the old oil when you do an oil change, put it in a spray bottle and use it for the same purpose, just spray the entire underneath as rustproofing treatment.
I did read one thread on here about taking the old oil when you do an oil change, put it in a spray bottle and use it for the same purpose, just spray the entire underneath as rustproofing treatment.
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