Thread: leaking coolant from the fuel cooler

If you are talking about the clamps that hold the cooler together, I have always reused the original ones.

Most hose clamps are skinny type if they are over 50mm diameter.

Best are the ABA ones. Makes sure you use a socket rather than a screwdriver.

If you can, get slightly thicker o rings and if you really can, get Viton rubber ones. Give Caterpillar a call, I think there is one a similar size available.

Cheers

Andrew

Urban Panzer does a 'how to' on his website.

www.discovery2.co.uk - Leaking Fuel Cooler Fix

I have the same issue too, keep us posted Andy on how you go, I've heard it's hit and miss on whether it works or not.

Baz.

Hey Andy

Congrats i have just got the issue on the deefer too, as the coolant is nice and new it really did look like it was bleeding

couldnt beleive that cold caused it to leak!

now just got to source the rings.. i'll be guessing Transeals...

Be interested to find out where you get the bits... if i can source anything for you let me know..

Steve

Andy

CBC Malaga have the orings in stock.. 3.70 each

did you want me to pick some up for you and post them down?

If i can get some specs about the jubilee clips too i can see about sourcing them? (dia / width)

Thanks

Steve

OK it started leaking very badly today, so we had to use a stop leak until we can get it sorted, so we are going the fix it route.

Apparently our mechanic had over 5 requests for fuel coolers before lunch, must be the unusually cold weather we are having.

Baz.

Thanks Steve.
Deb got me 4 from Narrogin today.$1.40 for the lot
Unsure if they are Viton like I asked for as I havent seen her yet.
Andrew