Thread: R380 cooler

Quite a big job without the original (or after market) thermostat housing. You could drill/tap the gearbox case but that would be best done by stripping it to keep the swarf out.
The case is ported without thread so the thermostat housing is sealed against the case with recessed o rings located in the thermostat housing.then clamped with three bolts.
I havent paid to much attention to the non cooler fitting in place of the thermostat housing, maybe you could mod that to suit.

A quick postage check from me to Romania is about $35 aud.

I've just looked at the price of the thermostat housing BLOODY HELL it's not cheap is it

I can see why Ashcroft made their own housing now.

Originally Posted by kelvo

I've just looked at the price of the thermostat housing BLOODY HELL it's not cheap is it

I can see why Ashcroft made their own housing now.

Yep just a idea Land Rover Parts - 18: TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT & HOSE HOUSING - R380 MANUAL GEARBOX

Originally Posted by rangieman

Yep just a idea Land Rover Parts - 18: TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT & HOSE HOUSING - R380 MANUAL GEARBOX

That's a bargain if it's a new one, the photo would suggest it's a used part though.

This was the cheapest I could find online Your Search Results >

Originally Posted by kelvo

That's a bargain if it's a new one, the photo would suggest it's a used part though.

This was the cheapest I could find online Your Search Results >

The part does look new and in the ad The gear box is used there is no mention of new or used so my assumption would say it`s new
But in saying just about all r380 gearbox`s here have one so im guessing with dead gear box`s there should a few kicking around
Funny how you post a UK site and it would be tripple the price than here in OZ , Just goes to show it is not always cheaper from over sea`s.

Originally Posted by strangy

A quick postage check from me to Romania is about $35 aud.

I've sent you a PM, much obliged

If it does not have the pump housing on your gearbox, may be a bit more involved. Then maybe the Ashcroft is worthwhile if it comes with all that. Have you had a look at your box to sse if there is a pump on the side or even a cover plate? If not going to be much harder. I know mine as standard has the pump and a basic pipe cooler. I am looking at cutting the pipes and fitting a cooler at some point.
Cheers
Craig

Originally Posted by sierrafery

Thanks for that....tell me a bit more please, i can get some oil cooler from other modell but how i make the connections to the box? off course that the oil circuit holes are blanked now but that's all i should do? connect the cooller with some pipework to them and job done, that's all? where on the gearbox casing are those plugs to be removed?

Originally Posted by CraigE

If it does not have the pump housing on your gearbox, may be a bit more involved. Then maybe the Ashcroft is worthwhile if it comes with all that. Have you had a look at your box to sse if there is a pump on the side or even a cover plate? If not going to be much harder. I know mine as standard has the pump and a basic pipe cooler. I am looking at cutting the pipes and fitting a cooler at some point. Cheers Craig

All R380 have a pump. It's located in the rear of the alloy casing. It's just LR didn't feel Europe need the cooler as well so they just fitted a "bypass" fitting which connects the two oil port galleries ( inlet & outlet)