I have an S plate, 1998 Discovery 1 Tdi Auto.
Following a nice easy removal of my a frame and grill, in order to replace the air-con reciever/drier pipe, it was obvious that my transmission oil cooler pipe was massively corroded (see pic of connection to oil cooler). As I had to move the oil cooler out of the way whilst I was doing the job, I dis-connected the clamp securing the steel pipes, and dropped the cooler out of the way, supporting it so as not to strain the flexible hoses.
When I'd done the job and re-connected everything, I re-started the car to move it, and - almost inevitably, there was a leak from just below the union shown in the photograph. This is not a small drip, but a nice steady pour!
Now I have the unenviable task of replacing either the pipes, and possibly the cooler as well, as the union looks so fused to the pipe, that I doubt that it will be disconnected without damage.
Now, after all this rambling, the question is:
Is there a good after-market kit for replacing the whole kit and caboodle at a reasonable cost? The pipes don't have any local connection to the oil cooler, so replacing a section doesn't look like a goer, so it'll have to be the whole length, back to the transmission housing.
Be grateful of any pointers/recommendations.
Following a nice easy removal of my a frame and grill, in order to replace the air-con reciever/drier pipe, it was obvious that my transmission oil cooler pipe was massively corroded (see pic of connection to oil cooler). As I had to move the oil cooler out of the way whilst I was doing the job, I dis-connected the clamp securing the steel pipes, and dropped the cooler out of the way, supporting it so as not to strain the flexible hoses.
When I'd done the job and re-connected everything, I re-started the car to move it, and - almost inevitably, there was a leak from just below the union shown in the photograph. This is not a small drip, but a nice steady pour!
Now I have the unenviable task of replacing either the pipes, and possibly the cooler as well, as the union looks so fused to the pipe, that I doubt that it will be disconnected without damage.
Now, after all this rambling, the question is:
Is there a good after-market kit for replacing the whole kit and caboodle at a reasonable cost? The pipes don't have any local connection to the oil cooler, so replacing a section doesn't look like a goer, so it'll have to be the whole length, back to the transmission housing.
Be grateful of any pointers/recommendations.
