Topic: TJ autobox oil pipe leak (Read 3671 times)

gazjeep · « **on:** September 10, 2012, 07:02:44 PM »

Have traced the source of the BBQ under the bonnet to a connection on what I think is a transfer case oil cooling pipe. There are two pipes which go from the tanny case to either side of the bottom of the rad.

Are we talking replacing both pipes, just trying to tighten the connector or what folks.

Will have a search around for replacement bits but any tips or links would be much appreciated ta

wildwood · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2012, 07:10:35 PM »

Are you sure they are from the transfer case and not the autobox?

Me thinks auto box so yes a good idea to replace both pipes

gazjeep · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2012, 07:12:43 PM »

Honest answer is no I aint sure but your probably right mate

So guess my search would be for autobox cooler pipes

Changed subject heading..... now feeling foolish

scrw · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2012, 07:28:18 PM »

Just try tightening them up first, IIRC there is a copper washer in the joint, could be wrong though, I just do them up BFT and have had no issues

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2012, 08:40:29 PM »

there the autobox oil cooler pipes and they may just need nip up

gazjeep · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:06:27 PM »

Will do, then i'll give it a good clean up to make sure its stopped

MM · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2012, 06:57:46 PM »

Jeeze, let him out alone with ma jeep and he breaks it, again!!!!!

(runs and hides very quickly, love you hun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

gazjeep · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2012, 11:27:58 AM »

OK, its not the joint, its actually leaking from the pipe/s right behind where it snakes around the joint of the exhaust / manifold.

So unless those with knowledge say different, looks like I am into a new set of pipes. Would no doubt make sense to change the front flexi pipes that are joined to the steel ones & then to the bottom of the radiator.

Links please, credit card time

scrw · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:07:05 PM »

Get down to your local Pirtek and get some made up

gazjeep · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:14:52 AM »

Cheers Wrighty, I'll have a look at them

bgbazz · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:51:22 AM »

Pirtek guys usually deliver the goods Gaz..used them in the past for pressure lines and hoses on diggers and JCBs. A lot of the local branches have a mobile service for on-site repairs as well.

gazjeep · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:14:46 AM »

Pirtek can make up new / replacement bits but dont deal with removal from cars, only lorries / tractors & the like because they can get at the big stuff, cars need a pit / jacking up etc.

Will try lighty's for a laugh later.

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:26:21 AM »

Get hands dirty gaz

MOCAJ · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:14:28 PM »

get them off Gaz

then plonk them on the counter at Pirtek Redditch, they are in Padgetts lane mate

gazjeep · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:24:33 PM »

Dont mind getting hands dirty, just dont want to f@ck something up by tinkering unsupervised

Time to dig out the manual & have a read to see whats involved

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2012, 02:13:10 PM »

Just undo the with a drip tray underneath to catch the fluid
when you refit the new ones just top up the fluid
or if you need to do a trans fluid change drain the box first

gazjeep · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:18:10 AM »

Cant find bugger all about changing the "cooler lines" anywhere in the manual

Need to know if removing is just gonna loose whats in the pipes or if the whole thing needs draining first

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:59:36 AM »

When I did mine I just lost what's in the pipes and rad

gazjeep · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2012, 01:09:56 PM »

A plan is forming with a wise Birty, considering going down the route of replacing / re-routing with flexi pipes courtesy of Pirtek

Cheers for that Dave

gazjeep · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2012, 10:46:12 AM »

Pipes are off courtesy of MJS mobile services

Fiddley suckers, off to Pirtek Monday to get some replacements. Going for complete flexi's

scrw · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2012, 04:00:48 PM »

did you get your hands dirty making the brews then?

gazjeep · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2012, 10:35:00 AM »

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