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colrospeake
13th June 2007, 06:37 PM
We had a very cold day in Towoomba and I noticed a waterspot under the motor of the disco.
On closer inspection I found that the fuel heater/cooler is leaking out the front flat end.
This looks like s seal behind a clip. Easy enough
I went to the dealer today -- No mate its a sealed unit .
How much I ask -- $700/800 I know its a big local dealership but I did not want to pay all the wages with one purchase . Has anybody got any ideas about stopping the slow drip.
Why is it not a repairable seal. It looks like a cheep clip to be removed and an oring installed Any Ideas Please
andkat
13th June 2007, 06:39 PM
What sort of vehicle mate?:)
George130
13th June 2007, 06:56 PM
Wow. Thats expensive!
colrospeake
13th June 2007, 06:58 PM
Sorry about that // Its a disco 99 td5
I thought it was a bit exy to. but the disco is worth it
Colin
ladas
13th June 2007, 07:17 PM
Certainly seems very expensive for a simple heat exchanger. I'd certainly get a 2nd opinion from a Land Rover Specialist supplier (ie non dealer)
ladas
13th June 2007, 07:31 PM
Did a search, you can buy them from the UK for

PIB000060Fuel Cooler - Td5https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 95.50
Ex VAT112.21

Less than 100 quid, plus postage

100 Quid = AU$240.00 +/-

Even if postage was $50.00 (which it shouldn't be, more like $25.00) then you would still get it for less than $300.00

Which is a bit more realistic

The link to the supplier is
http://www.beamends-lrspares.co.uk/BeamEnds/Defender/Engine/Td5/FuelCooler/index.html
Defender=1st
15th June 2007, 04:52 PM
Iam Not trying to be a smarta22 iam serious but does the cold have anything to do with it ?? eg will cold bugger them ?
Michael2
15th June 2007, 05:01 PM
See my post in the Tech Forum entitled "TD5 Fuel Cooler Leaks".

Apparently they can be pulled apart and there is an O-Ring fix. Provided we are talking about the same part.

A mate's fixing his this w'end, so I can keep you posted on the progress of that.

As with yours, his only leaks in when cold.
justinc
15th June 2007, 10:29 PM
See my post in the Tech Forum entitled "TD5 Fuel Cooler Leaks".

Apparently they can be pulled apart and there is an O-Ring fix. Provided we are talking about the same part.

A mate's fixing his this w'end, so I can keep you posted on the progress of that.

As with yours, his only leaks in when cold.


Adrian, Does this sound familiar? I don't believe in coincidences, but....

We may be up to see you soon me thinks, warm the kettle and I'll need a little bench space...

JC