Thread: Disconnecting oil cooler

The push-lock connector is the 'clip' they are talking about. You need to hold the flexible hose end of the fitting with one hand, and push the outer ring on the cooler end of the fitting with the other hand, then pull the hose off the cooler pipe.

It is quite difficult and you need to be careful you don't twist or bend the pipe into the cooler as it is very soft and WILL leak/ split if you are too rough with it.

JC

sounds good. where is it meant to split, at the large end nearest the cooler where the black plastic collar is or right at the end of the flexible pipe. I'm getting movement at both points

The black plastic collar end is where it joins the pipe to the cooler. If yours is an auto, then replace BOTH cooler lines now, as there should be NO movement at the swaged end of the fitting. If left, it WILL burst leaving you stranded.

JC

You were not kidding JC when you said it is difficult, however 1 hour later I finally got them off. Mine is an auto so I will replace the pipes and the radiator hoses at the same time. Don't want to go through that again. JC your advice is very much appreciated. My business Falcon blew a radiator last year, the mechanic came out to me and in less than half an hour had the new one fitted and I was on my way again. Why can't land Rover make life that easy. If we didn't love them, well enough said. Again many thanks