Thread: A/T cooler pipe replacement...aaaahhhh!

Mike, when I did mine I took the cross member and the transfer box mounts off and lowered it down for better access. make sure the O-Ring is correctly fitted when you do it up.

Hi Roger,
Thanks for that, yes if t was on the floor of the garage it would have helped...however, I've proved that it can be done from under the car . Even if I've since learnt that you can access it via the trans tunnel cover
Cheers
Mike

It's been a while but I think I used a socket extension bar then a swivel joint then the crows foot, with the transmission not lowered.

Oh yay, I have to tighten mine back up, not looking forward to it now
Seriously considering removing the centre console tbh

Hi DM
Yes that was some late advice I received...I considered it, but wasn't sure I could get far enough forward through the top, and now I can't tell you.
I ended up using the crow's foot alone to tighten by hand till it was "tight" then nipped it up with socket wrench & crow's foot. No doubt it's all a lot easier if you're in a garage and can drop the box a bit etc.

One question: I have to have the car running to finalise my fluid top up? And run it through the gears, checking the level? Oh for a pit

Then out with the degreaser and pressure washer, those pipes sure make a mess when they fail
Mike

Originally Posted by 2 rocks

Hi DM
Yes that was some late advice I received...I considered it, but wasn't sure I could get far enough forward through the top, and now I can't tell you.
I ended up using the crow's foot alone to tighten by hand till it was "tight" then nipped it up with socket wrench & crow's foot. No doubt it's all a lot easier if you're in a garage and can drop the box a bit etc.

One question: I have to have the car running to finalise my fluid top up? And run it through the gears, checking the level? Oh for a pit

Then out with the degreaser and pressure washer, those pipes sure make a mess when they fail
Mike

I used 4 car ramps, drove onto the front ones and then jacked up rear to slide the rear ramps under the rear wheels, this gave me a level surface to do the trans service. In your case you won't be able to drive it on.

** Re the top pipe , I found it was still fiddly even with the trans tunnel exposed from the top. Hands were just to big to get access. Lots of swearing and patience strained

** Chemtech CT 14 degreaser concentrate mixed with water and ordinary garden hose cleans up the mess very well.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

I used 4 car ramps, drove onto the front ones and then jacked up rear to slide the rear ramps under the rear wheels, this gave me a level surface to do the trans service. In your case you won't be able to drive it on.

** Re the top pipe , I found it was still fiddly even with the trans tunnel exposed from the top. Hands were just to big to get access. Lots of swearing and patience strained

** Chemtech CT 14 degreaser concentrate mixed with water and ordinary garden hose cleans up the mess very well.

Thanks Mario
Yes, I think I even invented some words yesterday...I got about 4 litres into it, so have some drive back and I'll move it into the garage to do the final fill. Only have 2 ramps so I'll try not to burn my nose on the centre muffler!
Chemtech sounds good as it is a hell of a mess
Cheers
Mike

Given that the box is empty, according to UPs guide he filled it normally and ran it for 30 seconds at idle at a time or so, which sucked all the fluid into the system. Did that a couple of times then fill as normal.
I need to try and find a 19mm crows foot locally...